Sunnybank Plaza

347 votes

Dumpling houses, a 24-hour Asian supermarket and more than 130 specialty stores give Sunnybank Plaza its round-the-clock buzz. Residents dash in for late-night groceries, bubble-tea meet-ups or a film at the adjoining Hoyts—everyday convenience that keeps nearby townhouse vacancies near zero.

2

Brisbane CBD

342 votes

The Queen Street Mall, riverside bars and major employers sit 15 minutes north via the Pacific Motorway or express buses. City access without inner-city rents makes Nathan a sweet spot for hybrid workers chasing leafy surrounds and quick commutes.

3

Griffith University Campus

321 votes

Set amid Toohey Forest, Griffith’s Nathan campus hosts 13 000 students, cutting-edge eco-research labs and the famed Sir Samuel Griffith Centre. A lively student scene underpins strong demand for share houses and micro-apartments in surrounding streets.

4

Coopers Plains

196 votes

Heritage cottages, a major industrial estate and the south-side’s handiest train station intersect at Coopers Plains. Five-stop rides to the CBD and nearby arterial roads keep logistics simple for tradies, medical staff and students alike.

5

Weller’s Hill State School

179 votes

Bilingual Japanese programs, thriving music ensembles and leafy campus grounds propel Weller’s Hill to the top of many family wish-lists. Catchment boundaries translate into keen competition for three-bedroom post-war homes in neighbouring Tarragindi streets.

6

Westfield Garden City

171 votes

Myer, David Jones, a bustling rooftop dining precinct and 430 specialty stores make Garden City the retail heavyweight of Brisbane’s south. Weeknight errands and Saturday fashion runs stay local—no M1 trip required—adding lifestyle ease to Nathan’s appeal.

7

Moorooka State School

159 votes

Known for its inclusive culture and brand-new STEM labs, Moorooka SS services a catchment rich in character Queenslanders. Walk-to-school convenience and before-care programs drive steady buyer interest in high-set homes on post-war quarter-acre blocks.

8

QEII Hospital

157 votes

Specialist surgical theatres, a busy emergency department and allied-health training hubs anchor hundreds of clinical jobs beside Kessels Road. Shift-friendly public transport and ample parking fuel low vacancy rates for units within a 2-kilometre radius.

9

Robertson State School

124 votes

Regularly ranking among Queensland’s top primaries, Robertson SS offers Mandarin immersion, robotics clubs and leafy learning nooks. Homes inside the tiny catchment—especially low-maintenance townhouses—rarely linger on the market.

10

Brisbane’s CBD

114 votes

Whether it’s South Bank galleries, riverside cycling paths or Eagle Street lunches, the CBD sits within one transit zone, keeping cultural events and white-collar jobs comfortably close for Nathan residents.

11

Griffith University Nathan

109 votes

Home to the Environmental Futures Research Institute and a thriving student guild, Griffith’s Nathan hub hums with on-campus gigs, markets and free fitness classes—lifestyle perks that landlords love highlighting in share-house ads.

12

Westfield Mt Gravatt

108 votes

The original Garden City section still hosts big-name retailers, medical suites and Government service centres. Easy busway links mean residents can tick off errands without braving CBD parking.

13

Gold Coast

105 votes

Surf, theme parks and airport connections lie under an hour south via the M1. Weekend day-trips or quick FIFO commutes add holiday flexibility to everyday south-side living.

14

Salisbury State School

92 votes

Small-school warmth, new playgrounds and heritage brick classrooms give Salisbury SS a village feel. Proximity to Toohey Forest and bike paths strengthens its healthy-lifestyle credentials for young families.

15

Sunnybank Private Hospital

75 votes

Elective surgery suites, maternity wards and day oncology support a skilled health workforce—good news for investors targeting steady, professional tenants chasing quick commutes and after-hours parking.

16

Griffith University’s Nathan

74 votes

Eco-designed lecture theatres powered by rooftop solar and Toohey Forest fauna corridors set this campus apart, underscoring the suburb’s deep-green reputation among students and researchers.

17

Pacific Motorway

72 votes

On-ramps at Klumpp Road and nearby Mains Road funnel drivers north to the CBD in 12 minutes off-peak and south to surf in under an hour—hard-to-beat accessibility that underpins Nathan’s popularity with commuters.

18

Brisbane Christian College Campus

67 votes

Set on leafy acreage, BCC blends Prep-to-Year 12 continuity with strong music and sports programs. Dedicated school-bus loops widen enrolments and bolster rental demand for larger family homes in Salisbury and Tarragindi.

19

Sunnybank State High School

66 votes

Vibrant multicultural enrolments, high-tech language labs and specialist STEM academies give Sunnybank SHS a progressive edge. Investors note consistent demand for dual-living setups suited to extended families and international homestays.

20

Yeronga State High School

63 votes

Inner-south parkland surrounds, a renowned Intensive English Centre and new performing-arts hub place Yeronga SHS on many parents’ radar. Easy train and bus connections make living slightly further south entirely practical.

Area Hotlist — Nathan QLD