Area Hotlist — The Gap - Enoggera QLD
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the The Gap - Enoggera area
Area Hotlist — The Gap – Enoggera
Brisbane CBD
Queen Street Mall, riverside offices and South Bank’s cultural precinct sit 15 minutes away via direct Ferny Grove line trains or Waterworks Road bus lanes. Quick commutes mean locals enjoy suburban calm yet dive into city dining, sports and major events whenever the mood strikes.
Brookside Shopping Centre
Brookside’s 120 retailers—anchored by Myer, Big W and a fresh-food hall—keep errands close. Free shaded parking, a bus interchange and kids’ indoor play zone turn Saturday chores into a comfortable family outing just ten minutes from most Gap and Enoggera addresses.
Toowong Village
Rising above the train station, Toowong Village blends boutique fashion, rooftop fitness clubs and a full-line Coles beside riverside bike paths. City-bound professionals duck in for express grocery runs or post-work drinks with skyline views—no car required.
Kedron Brook
This leafy creek corridor threads 29 kilometres of off-road trails and dog parks through Brisbane’s north-west. After-school footy, weekend park-runs and impromptu paddleboard sessions give residents an ever-changing backyard playground alive with water dragons and kookaburras.
Westfield Chermside
With 500+ stores, rooftop dining and a 16-screen cinema, Chermside is the southern hemisphere’s second-largest Westfield. Late-night trading and abundant parking make big-ticket shopping or date-night movies a breeze despite its 15-minute drive from The Gap.
Northside Christian College
Set on leafy Everton Park acreage, this Prep–Year 12 college pairs strong academic results with award-winning performing arts and robotics programs. Parents appreciate the five-minute school run, students enjoy spacious ovals and industry-grade music studios.
McDowall State School
Consistently ranking in Brisbane’s top primary schools, McDowall offers Mandarin immersion, STEM Makerspaces and well-shaded adventure playgrounds. Safe cycle paths and dedicated kiss-and-go lanes keep morning drop-offs flowing smoothly for busy families.
Brisbane Airport
Domestic and international terminals lie 20 minutes away via Airport Link tunnel, placing 30+ destinations within a short Uber ride. Early-morning business trips and long-weekend getaways start stress-free, with AirTrain links for car-light travellers.
Kedron Brook Bikeway
Cyclists, joggers and scooter-towing kids share 22 kilometres of traffic-free asphalt connecting Mitchelton to Nudgee Beach. Coffee carts pop up at bridge crossings, while shaded dog parks break long rides into bite-sized adventures.
Arana Hills Plaza
Woolworths, Kmart, medical suites and a pocket dining court cluster in this easy-parking plaza five minutes from The Gap’s northern edge. Grab dinner ingredients, a haircut and a barista coffee without battling city crowds.
Everton Plaza
Laneway precinct “Park Lane” hides craft-beer bars, ramen joints and a cult gelateria amid the 1960s shopping centre bones. Live-music weekends and twilight markets give locals an inner-city foodie vibe without leaving postcode 4053.
Everton Park State High School
Fresh $18 million facilities deliver commercial kitchens, film studios and robotics labs. Students arrive via extensive bike-path network, then stay late for e-sports leagues, hospitality pop-ups and thriving arts programs.
Brisbane Boys’ College
GPS sporting prestige meets rigorous academics at this Toowong campus overlooking the river. Boarding and day students access Olympic pools, music conservatorium and a rich Old Collegians network within a 15-minute train ride from Enoggera.
Peace Lutheran College
Often referred to locally as Prince of Peace, this dual-campus Prep–12 school in Everton Hills blends values-based learning with modern labs and vibrant music ensembles. A scenic forest backdrop and strong community events calendar foster authentic neighbourhood ties.
Blackwood Street Dining Strip
Craft-beer gastropubs, vintage cafés and monthly Twilight Markets light up Blackwood Street beside Mitchelton station. Grab a cold brew after the commute, browse artisan candles, then walk home in minutes—big-city culture in pocket-size form.
Wilston State School
Nestled behind jacarandas, Wilston’s high-performing primary offers open-plan classrooms, STEAM projects and a vibrant fete famed for gourmet street food. Walk-to-school catchments and nearby rail keep mornings car-light for parents.
Wilston Village
Café terraces spill onto Kedron Brook Road serving ricotta hotcakes and late-night tapas. Independent boutiques, florists and a heritage pub create a friendly hub where Saturday brunch often stretches to sunset drinks.
Toowong State School
Founded in 1880, Toowong SS pairs heritage buildings with tech-rich learning centres and a bilingual Spanish program. Close proximity to river bikeways and train lines gives students safe, active travel options every day.
Newmarket Village
Coles, Reading Cinemas, medical suites and chic eateries cluster around generous undercover parking. Tuesday cheap flicks, post-ride sushi and Pilates sessions before work all slot easily into local routines at this revamped centre.
Mt Coot-tha Lookout & Trails
Brisbane’s highest vantage crowns 1,600 hectares of forest five minutes west of The Gap. Dawn coffee at the summit café, mountain-bike runs down trails or twilight picnics beneath city lights—nature and skyline merge in one iconic backyard.