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Brisbane's surrounding shires and surrounding cities are inlcuded in
the Greater Brisbane Area. They include Caboulture, Ipswich, Logan,
Pine Rivers, Redcliffe and Redland shire. Here you'll find a brief
overview of Brisbane's shires and surrounding cities.
The Caboolture ShireCaboulture Shire is nestled between Brisbane and the
Sunshine Coast. In the Caboolture Shire Herald area there is a blend of
rural suburbs and affordable housing as well as more prestigious
suburbs. The Caboolture Shire area is the traditional home of the Kabi
Aboriginal people who gave the area the name, "Caboolture" which means
the, "Place of the Carpet Snake." The major local shopping centres
providing for the ever-growing population are the Caboolture Park
Shopping Centre, Morayfield Shopping Centre, Bribie Island Shopping
Centre and Burpengary Plaza.
The areas covered by the Caboolture Shire include: Caboolture,
Bellmere, Woodford, Banksia Beach, Bellara, Bongaree, Woorim, Godwin
Beach, Ningi, Sandstone Point, Beachmere, Morayfield, Burpengary,
Narangba, Deception Bay, Brisibe Island, Wamuran, D'Aguilar, Meldale,
Toorbul and Donnybrook.
The Logan Shire Logan Shire is located midway between Brisbane and the Gold
Coast and its population is growing steadily. With its easy access to
Brisbane's CBD through the M1 and the South-East Freeway, the area is
an ideal location for both residents and businesses alike. The area is
also a popular choice for first home buyers and young families, with
pockets of upmarket residential estates and acreages.
The major employers in the area are industrial businesses. Major
shopping centres include the Logan Hyperdome and Logan Central with
other shopping localities in Springwood, Loganholme, Beenleigh,
Woodridge and Marsden.
The areas covered by the Logan shire include: Springwood, Loganholme,
Daisy Hill, Meadowbrook, Mt Warren Park, Slacks Creek, Underwood,
Cornubia, Kingston, Edens Landing, Shailer Park, Bethania, Woodridge,
Tanah Merah, Marsden, Beenleigh, Rochedale South, Loganlea, Crestmead,
Waterford West, Holmview, Ormeau, Windaroo and Eagleby. The rural areas
covered are: Bahrs Scrub, Wolfdene, Yatala, Luscombe, Stapylton, Jacobs
Well, Pimpama, Alberton, Gilberton, Norwell, and Coomera.
The Pine Rivers Shire Pine Rivers Shire enjoys a blend of urban and rural
living. Many new housing estates are being developed in the area, which
is predominately populated by young families and first home buyers. The
major residential areas are Strathpine, Kallangur, Petrie, Lawnton and
Dayboro. Brendale and Lawnton areas provide a mixture of light and
heavy industrial estates, whereas there are many retail outlets at
Strathpine and Kallangur. The major local shopping centres within the
area are the Westfield Strathpine, Kensington Village, Woolworths
Market Place, Tulip Town and Brendale Shopping Centre.
The areas covered by Pine Rivers Shire include: Mango Hill, Kallangur,
Murrumba Downs, Petrie, Lawnton, Bray Park, Warner, Strathpine, Bald
Hills, Brendale, Kurwongbah and Dakabin. The newspaper is also
delivered to the following rural areas: Griffin, Joyner, Cashmere,
Whiteside and Clear Mountain.
The City of Redcliffe Redcliffe City is home to approximately 50,000 people
situated on a true peninsula. Redcliffe is linked to Brisbane by one of
the longest bridges in the Southern Hemisphere, which is called the
Houghton Highway. For those who have chosen Redcliffe as their home,
the lifestyle is relaxed with a distinct focus on leisure and
recreation. Fishing and prawning are the principal primary industries,
with mostly light industries located at Clontarf and Kippa-Ring.
Tourism is also an important industry to the area with approximately
500,000 tourists visiting each year. The major shopping centres in the
area are Peninsula Fair, Redcliffe City Heart, Kippa-Ring Village and
Margate Shopping Centres. Most large national retailers have outlets in
Redcliffe.
Suburbs of Redcliffe included: Scarborough, Kippa-Ring, Redcliffe,
Margate, Clontarf, Woody Point, and Rothwell.The City of Redcliffe is
home to approximately 50,000 people and is located 35 minutes north of
Queensland's capital city, Brisbane (Queensland is a state of
Australia). The city contains the suburbs of Redcliffe, Clontarf,
Scarborough, Woody Point, Rothwell, Kippa-Ring and Margate.
Redland ShireRedland Shire is part of the booming area of south east
Queensland, nestled along the coastline of Moreton Bay. Covering an
area of 539 square kilometres, the Redlands includes the sub-tropical
islands of North Stradbroke, Peel, Karragarra, Lamb, Russell, Macleay
and Coochiemudlo, and boasts more than 50 kilometres of coastline.
Redland Shire is just 35-40 minutes by road from Brisbane City, the
International Airport and the Port of Brisbane.
The Gateway Arterial Road forms the western boundary to the area and
provides easy access to and from the north and south coasts. Wynnum and
Manly are two of Brisbane's most beautiful suburbs with a vast history
and are a gateway to Moreton Bay. Manly boasts Brisbane's best marina
facilities and Brisbane's only sandy beaches, together with a large
number of recreational areas and entertainment facilities. There are
approximately 5km of foreshore parklands and you can ride or walk from
Elanora Park in Wynnum to Fig Tree Pocket in Lota. The major shopping
centres include Capalaba Park, Capalaba Central, Wynnum Plaza, Bayside
Shopping Centre, Manly Harbour Village and Wynnum Central, all catering
to local needs with most retailers operating in these centres.
Suburbs include: Wynnum, Manly, Lota, Wynnum West, Manly West,
Tingalpa, Belmont, Hemmant, Wakerley and Capalaba. The paper is also
distrubuted to the following rural areas: Gumdale, Ransome, Capalaba
West and Chandler.
Ipswich City Queensland
Ipswich Queensland is located in south-east Queensland at the joining of
the Brisbane, Lockyer and Fassifern Valleys. It is centrally positioned
as part of a national road network - 40 minutes drive from Brisbane, an
hour's drive from the Gold Coast and 45 minutes drive from domestic and
international air and sea ports. Ipswich comprises an area of 1207
square kms and has a population of 140 000 people. Residents come from
115 different ethnic backgrounds, speaking 84 languages. Ipswich offers
all the modern facilities and attractions of a progressive city.
Updated 17.4.06
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Brisbane Shopping
Here's a list of stores at MacArthur
Central located on the corner of Queen Street and Edward Street in Brisbane's CBD.
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Fun Stuff
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When looking to dine out in Brisbane, it is helpful to understand the different
precincts for
restaurants in Brisbane.
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