Area Hotlist — Sunnybank QLD

20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Sunnybank area

Area Hotlist — Sunnybank

1

Sunnybank Plaza

886 votes

Anchored by Coles, Kmart and Event Cinemas, Sunnybank Plaza pairs 130+ specialty stores with a buzzing food court and ample free parking. Frequent buses on Mains Road put grocery runs and late-night movie sessions within a five-minute ride for most Sunnybank households.

2

Market Square

800 votes

Brisbane’s unofficial Chinatown, Market Square crams bubble-tea bars, Korean BBQ and 24-hour Asian grocers into a neon-lit complex that hums until 2 am. Weeknight dinners feel like mini holidays, all just steps across the street from Sunnybank Plaza.

3

Brisbane CBD

488 votes

Queen Street Mall, riverside offices and cultural precincts lie 20 minutes north via direct rail and busway links. That fast commute lets Sunnybank professionals enjoy suburban tranquillity without losing access to capital-city careers, nightlife and major events.

4

Sunnybank Hills

476 votes

Leafy Sunnybank Hills blends mid-century homes with new townhouses, stitched together by pocket parks and walking trails. Café clusters along Beenleigh Road supply weekend brunch, while frequent city buses and nearby trains keep car dependence low.

5

Pinelands Plaza

425 votes

Compact yet mighty, Pinelands Plaza packs Woolworths, medical suites and cult Hong Kong-style bakeries into an easy park-and-dash strip. It’s the mid-week grocery stop that often turns into an impromptu yum-cha lunch with neighbours.

6

Eight Mile Plains

397 votes

Home to Brisbane Technology Park and the southern busway hub, Eight Mile Plains offers tech-job opportunities, express public transport and leafy cul-de-sacs only five minutes east of Sunnybank—ideal for commuters who value both convenience and green space.

7

Sunnybank Hills State School

397 votes

Rated among Queensland’s top publics, this Prep–Year 6 campus mixes modern STEM labs with vibrant music programs and a multicultural fete that draws thousands. Walkable catchments and dedicated kiss-and-go lanes keep drop-offs painless.

8

Westfield Garden City

357 votes

Luxury labels, rooftop dining and 400+ stores await at Garden City, 10 minutes up Kessels Road. Freeway access and 4,700 parking bays turn Saturday fashion hunts or post-work drinks into an effortless outing.

9

Runcorn State High School

349 votes

Runcorn SHS champions robotics, language immersion and elite volleyball, supported by fresh STEM centres and shaded sports courts. Students bus or bike from Sunnybank in under 10 minutes, freeing parents from long school commutes.

10

Westfield Mt Gravatt

335 votes

Also known as Mt Gravatt Plaza, this centre complements Garden City with fresh-food markets, gyms and specialty outlets geared to day-to-day shopping. Quick detours on Logan Road mean errands stay close and crowd-free.

11

Runcorn Plaza

329 votes

Bubble-tea stalls, Korean grocers and late-night BBQ restaurants make Runcorn Plaza a cult foodie haunt. Plenty of surface parking and bus stops along Gowan Road transform spontaneous supper cravings into reality within minutes.

12

Griffith University

326 votes

Griffith’s Nathan campus borders Toohey Forest, offering world-class environmental science, business and health faculties. Express buses from Sunnybank reach lectures in 15 minutes, enabling easy post-graduate study or steady rental demand from students.

13

Sunnybank State High School

253 votes

Multicultural excellence drives Sunnybank SHS, where students access language exchange, robotics clubs and inter-school sport on spacious grounds a short walk from Market Square—great for a celebratory bubble tea after exams.

14

Warrigal Road State School

245 votes

This sought-after primary boasts Mandarin immersion, gifted-and-talented streams and modern STEM labs. Proximity to the Gateway Motorway draws enrolments from a wide catchment, yet local families still ride or scoot to class.

15

Warrigal Square

235 votes

ALDI, fresh-produce grocers and Vietnamese bakeries line this breezy strip mall on Warrigal Road. Undercover parking and click-and-collect lockers make mid-week top-ups swift, freeing weekends for family time and foodie explorations.

16

Gateway Motorway

214 votes

Entry ramps at Eight Mile Plains plug Sunnybank into a 30-minute airport dash and quick Gold Coast getaways. Fast motorway access boosts property appeal for FIFO workers and beach-loving families alike.

17

Sunnybank Private Hospital

200 votes

Offering boutique maternity suites, surgical theatres and rehabilitation wards, Sunnybank Private delivers shorter wait lists and private-room comfort. On-site cafés and ample parking make family visits a breeze during recovery stays.

18

Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown

184 votes

Over 130 retailers—including Kmart, Coles and dining terrace—serve the southern catchment at this two-level mall. Frequent bus services and generous undercover parking keep the weekly shop weather-proof and stress-free.

19

Brisbane’s CBD

176 votes

Duplicate listing for emphasis: direct rail from Sunnybank Station lands commuters on Edward Street in 17 minutes off-peak. Fast, reliable transit lets residents chase city-fringe salaries while returning to suburban serenity each evening.

20

Calamvale Central

173 votes

Neighbouring Calamvale families rely on this convenient centre for Woolworths, fresh-food markets and casual eateries. A five-minute drive south via Beaudesert Road means Sunnybank locals enjoy overflow parking and crowd-free grocery aisles on busy weekends.