Area Hotlist — The Hills District QLD
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the The Hills District area
Area Hotlist — The Hills District (Qld)
Arana Hills Plaza
Woolies, Kmart and 50-plus specialty stores turn this breezy centre into the suburb’s social pulse. Shaded parking keeps summer errands cool, while weekend pop-up markets and an indoor playground mean you can combine groceries, coffee catch-ups and kid wrangling without leaving postcode 4054.
Brisbane CBD
Queen Street Mall, South Bank and riverfront offices lie 25 minutes away via the Ferny Grove train line or Waterworks Rd bus lanes. Fast commutes let Hills residents enjoy bush-backyard tranquillity yet dip into big-city dining, sport and culture on a whim.
Brookside Shopping Centre
Myer, Big W and a bustling fresh-food hall anchor Brookside’s 120 retailers just five clicks down Samford Rd. Free undercover parking and a central bus hub keep Saturday errands and after-school snack runs blissfully rain-proof.
Ferny Grove State High School
Environmental STEM programs, industry-grade film studios and GPS-level rowing give students diverse pathways on leafy 18-hectare grounds. Direct rail links trim the school run for Hills and inner-city families alike.
Arana Leagues Club
Footy fields, bistro schnitzels and live tribute bands make “The Leagues” the district’s weekend magnet. Kids hit the indoor play zone while parents tackle trivia or NRL screens—community spirit served with chips and gravy.
Patrick’s Road State School
High NAPLAN results meet rainforest-edged ovals at this sought-after primary. A kitchen-garden program and BYO-iPad classrooms fuse nature play with digital literacy, all within scooter distance of most Arana cul-de-sacs.
Ferny Grove Train Station
End-of-line convenience brings frequent seats, secure bike cages and a new transit-oriented precinct with cafés and apartments. Express services hit Central in 30 minutes—no need to wrestle Gympie Rd traffic.
Prince of Peace Lutheran College
Dual junior and senior campuses five minutes apart blend values-based learning with contemporary STEM labs and award-winning music ensembles. Bushland backdrops and small class sizes foster calm, community-minded schooling.
Grovely Train Station
Paved park-and-ride bays, all-day city services and adjoining Kedron Brook Bikeway connections make Grovely a handy alternative to Ferny Grove. Grab a pre-train latte from the station café and slide into the city without car stress.
Brisbane Airport
Airtrain transfers via Roma Street or a 25-minute Airport Link dash place 30+ domestic and international destinations within easy reach. FIFO rosters and long-weekend getaways feel less taxing when check-in rivals the CBD commute.
Grovely State School
Open-plan learning studios, Stephanie Alexander kitchen garden and an on-site creek study program celebrate hands-on curiosity. Friday markets under jacarandas let parents stock up on local honey after assembly.
Bunyaville Conservation Park
Tower-tall ironbarks shade 10 km of mountain-bike single-track, koala-spotting walking loops and BYO-BBQ sites. It’s a bush escape five minutes from driveway to trailhead—nature therapy without a petrol bill.
Northside Christian College
Acclaimed musical theatre, robotics squads and OP-grade academics share a leafy Everton Park campus. Parents relish the eight-minute school run; students enjoy international mission trips and a tight-knit alumni network.
Ferny Hills State School
Small-school warmth pairs with modern Makerspace labs and bush-tucker gardens. Safe cycle paths and valley vistas encourage active travel, while community movie nights turn the oval into an outdoor cinema.
Mitchelton State High School
Fresh $15 million upgrades deliver digital-media studios, hospitality kitchens and elite basketball courts. Proximity to Kedron Brook Bikeway means students often cycle to class and still grab a smoothie at Blackwood St on the way.
George Willmore Park
Shaded playgrounds, BMX pump track and weekly parkrun make this Ferny Hills reserve the suburb’s meeting point. Easter fireworks and Christmas carols pull crowds, while off-leash zones keep four-legged locals happy year-round.
McDowall State School
High academic scores, Mandarin immersion and STEAM projects have families crossing suburb lines for a spot. A new performing-arts hall and forest-edged ovals round out a well-resourced, future-focused primary experience.
Leslie Patrick Park
All-abilities playground, undercover skate bowl and monthly food-truck gatherings infuse this Arana oasis with energy. Shaded picnic tables and level paths invite grandparents, scooters and toddlers to share the same leafy space.
Samford Village
Ten minutes west, this hinterland hamlet dishes up paddock-to-plate cafés, an artisan bakery and boutique gin distillery. Weekend drives morph into lazy brunches and creek-side picnics without committing to a full day trip.
Bunya Crossing Reserve
Native forest spills into a freshwater swimming hole where locals launch kayaks, cast yabbie nets and cool off mid-summer. Picnic tables, rope swings and rainbow lorikeets complete a secret-spot vibe minutes from suburban driveways.