Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1203/16-30 Prospect Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Brisbane City Plan 2014
Height Limit
9m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Kangaroo Point is an inner-city Brisbane suburb with good access to public, Catholic, and independent schooling options. The local public primary is Kangaroo Point State School, while Brisbane State High School serves the secondary catchment. Several well-regarded Catholic and independent schools are within 2–4 km, making this an area with diverse educational choice.
Likely public catchment
Kangaroo Point is likely zoned for Kangaroo Point State School (primary) and Brisbane State High School (secondary); always verify with the QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Kangaroo Point State School
In catchmentSouth Brisbane State School
Brisbane State High School
In catchmentSt. Laurence's College
St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, South Brisbane
Clayfield College
Ranelagh School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Kangaroo Point has moderate traffic conditions with good access via the Story Bridge and surrounding arterial roads. The location benefits from proximity to the Brisbane CBD but experiences congestion during peak hours on connecting routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) create significant congestion on Story Bridge and Prospect Street as commuters travel to/from the CBD. School hours add additional localized congestion.
Public Transport
Excellent proximity to public transport: Kangaroo Point CityCat ferry terminal approximately 400m away, South Bank bus station within 600m, and multiple bus routes servicing Prospect Street
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Sydney Street ferry terminal (0.7km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Sydney Street ferry terminal
ferry
Riverside ferry terminal
ferry
Mowbray Park ferry terminal
ferry
Brunswick St at New Farm Junction, stop 14
bus
Adelaide Street Stop 43 near City Hall
bus
Adelaide Street Stop 20 at City Hall
bus
Adelaide Street Stop 18 at City Hall
bus
Brunswick St at Bowls Club, stop 16
bus
Brunswick St at Bowls Club, stop 16
bus
North Quay ferry terminal
ferry
Flood Risk
Kangaroo Point is situated on a peninsula bounded by the Brisbane River and Yarra Bend Road, placing it directly within the Brisbane River flood overlay. The suburb experienced severe inundation during the 1974 and 2011 floods and remains at high risk. Properties are typically subject to strict planning overlays and floor-level requirements under the Brisbane City Council planning scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Mandatory floor level requirements above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) elevation
- •Development restricted or conditional in high-hazard zones; filling/raising of land may be required
- •Flood Impact Assessment and hydraulic modelling required for new developments
- •Mandatory disclosure of flood affectation to prospective buyers under QLD land tenure legislation
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Kangaroo Point is a dense inner-city suburb of Brisbane with predominantly urban development, low vegetation density, and limited bushland interface. Bushfire risk is minimal due to the suburb's built-up nature and distance from significant bushfire-prone vegetation. Properties in this area are generally not mapped as bushfire-prone under QLD SPP/SP3.
Crime & Safety
Kangaroo Point is an inner-city Brisbane suburb with crime rates moderately above Queensland averages, primarily driven by theft and property-related offences typical of dense urban areas. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns year-on-year with a moderate presence of street-level offences. Community safety programs and increased police presence in high-activity zones help manage incident rates in this popular residential and entertainment district.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Kangaroo Point is experiencing moderate-to-strong infill development pressure as part of Brisbane's inner-city intensification strategy, driven by proximity to the CBD, South Bank Parklands, and excellent active-transport connectivity. Recent approvals and proposed projects reflect a mix of residential apartments, mixed-use riverfront renewal, and strategic transport infrastructure supporting the precinct's role as a high-amenity urban village. Council prioritisation of walkability and heritage-sensitive design is shaping development character in this historically industrial-to-residential transition zone.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs residential tower
0.2 kmMid-rise residential development leveraging iconic cliff-top location and proximity to Brisbane CBD.
Determination: 2025-2026
South Brisbane riverfront mixed-use precinct
1.2 kmMajor riverfront renewal with residential, retail and cultural uses adjacent to South Bank Parklands.
Determination: 2026
Kangaroo Point to Holman Street pedestrian/cycling link
0.5 kmCouncil-led active transport infrastructure connecting Kangaroo Point to inner-city precincts.
Determination: 2025-2027
Recent residential DA – Vulture Street precinct
0.8 kmInfill townhouse and small apartment development capitalising on inner-city location and transport links.
Determination: 2024-2025
Brisbane CBD edge office-to-residential conversion
1.5 kmPost-COVID adaptive reuse of office space into residential apartments within walking distance of CBD.
Determination: 2025-2027
Heritage & Conservation
Kangaroo Point is an inner-city Brisbane suburb with significant heritage value centred on the iconic sandstone cliffs and their cultural/scenic importance. The area contains a mix of early-20th-century residential properties and heritage-listed structures, with a conservation area overlay protecting the character of established streets. Proximity to Story Bridge and South Bank Parklands reinforces its heritage precinct status.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Development must consider proximity to Kangaroo Point Cliffs scenic value
- •Certain properties subject to Brisbane City Council heritage overlay restrictions
- •Riparian and water protection requirements near Brisbane River
- •Height and setback limitations in designated character zones
Nearby Heritage Items