Area Hotlist — Capalaba QLD
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Capalaba area
Area Hotlist — Capalaba
Capalaba Park Shopping Centre
More than 110 retailers—anchored by Kmart, Coles and Woolworths—turn Capalaba Park into the suburb’s retail heartbeat. Weekend craft markets fill the mall, while free undercover parking and an on-site medical hub make errands, brunch and health check-ups a one-stop breeze.
Capalaba Central Shopping Centre
Just across Redland Bay Road, “Central” adds Big W, Event Cinemas and a buzzing dining terrace to the retail mix. Late-night trading, kids’ play zones and live-music pop-ups mean date nights and school-holiday escapes without the city drive.
Redland Hospital (Cleveland)
The bayside’s 24-hour emergency, maternity and specialist centre sits 10 minutes east in Cleveland. Ongoing upgrades are adding extra beds and a new mental-health wing, giving Capalaba families big-city care minus highway stress.
Sheldon College
Independent Prep-to-Year 12 campus famed for its Australian School of the Arts, robotics labs and international immersion programs. A scenic eight-minute drive through acreage blocks swaps morning commutes for eucalypt-fringed drop-offs.
Coolnwynpin State School
High NAPLAN gains, rainforest discovery trails and a thriving kitchen-garden program shape this sought-after primary. Safe cycle paths from nearby cul-de-sacs keep morning traffic low and community spirit high.
Capalaba Bus Interchange
Redlands’ major hub dispatches high-frequency buses to Brisbane CBD, Carindale and Cleveland. Real-time screens, bike racks and adjoining park-and-ride bays make car-free commutes and CBD nights out refreshingly easy.
Redlands College
Cleveland’s co-ed Christian college delivers Olympic-grade rowing, STEAM labs and OP-level academics. Students bus from Capalaba in under 15 minutes, enjoying bayside breezes and strong university pathways.
Cleveland Train Station
End-of-line certainty means seats for the 55-minute journey to Central, plus 600 + park-and-ride spaces and seamless bus connections. Day trips to the Ekka or Broncos games skip the M1 entirely.
Capalaba Regional Park
A lake, all-abilities playground, flying-fox and BMX track make this 14-hectare park the suburb’s backyard. Food-truck Fridays and outdoor cinema nights turn it into a community festival ground after sunset.
Leslie Harrison Dam
Ringed by hoop-pine forest, this drinking-water dam offers peaceful paddle-boarding, bird-watching platforms and a lakeside walking circuit. A five-minute drive feels like a hinterland escape without leaving suburbia.
Cleveland CBD & Raby Bay Marina
Bay-view restaurants, Sunday markets and Moreton Bay ferry departures sit 10 minutes east. Locals pair sunset tapas with pelican watching, or hop a passenger ferry to Straddie for spontaneous beach days.
Alexandra Hills Shopping Centre
Woolworths, ALDI, gyms and bulk-bill medical suites cluster in this easy-parking plaza. Grab mid-week essentials or a drive-through coffee without braving Redland Bay Road traffic lights.
Capalaba State College
Junior and senior campuses back onto native bushland, offering trade training, media studios and a celebrated music academy. A walkable catchment and after-hours community classes keep the grounds humming day and night.
Birkdale Fair Shopping Centre
Coles, bakeries and sushi bars sit opposite Birkdale station, making it a handy pit stop on the commute home. Fresh produce markets and undercover parking keep Saturday morning bustle stress-free.
Brisbane CBD
Queen Street Mall and South Bank’s cultural precinct lie 35 minutes away via the Eastern Busway or 40 minutes by car off-peak. City careers and university lectures pair nicely with Capalaba’s leafy, family-friendly vibe.
Capalaba Sports Club
Bowls greens, pokies, live tribute bands and a popular carvery make this not-for-profit club a local staple. Cheap schnitty nights and free courtesy buses keep social calendars full without Uber fares.
Redlands Sporting Club
Located in Wellington Point, “Redso” hosts rugby, netball and cricket on surrounding ovals, while indoor dining lounges serve wallet-friendly meals. Friday meat-tray raffles and kids’ discos cement its community-hub status.
Moreton Bay Cycleway
Sealed coastal paths link Birkdale to Cleveland, delivering mangrove views, café pit stops and sunrise pelican encounters. Weekend rides swap stationary bikes for sea breezes without leaving the Redlands rail corridor.
TAFE Qld — Alexandra Hills Campus
Automotive bays, commercial kitchens and nursing wards provide hands-on certificates and diplomas minutes from home. Evening classes suit career-changers, while school leavers enjoy direct bus links from Capalaba interchange.
Sirromet Winery
Mount Cotton’s award-winning winery pairs cellar-door tastings with vineyard picnics and open-air concerts starring Aussie icons. A scenic 12-minute drive turns lazy Sundays into gourmet getaways—no Sunshine Coast trek required.