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21 Radunz Place

Birkdale, QLD 4159
3 bed 2 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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LDR

Low Density Residential

LEP: Redland City Plan 2006

Height Limit

9m (2 storeys)

Min Lot Size

600m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling houseHome-based businessCaretaker's dwellingGarden centrePassive recreation

❌ Prohibited Uses

Multi-unit dwellingCommercial premisesIndustrial useService stationMaterial change of use to centre
Source: StMate AI — QLD planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Birkdale is a southwestern Brisbane suburb with Birkdale State School as the established local public primary option. Waterford State High School serves as the secondary catchment school. The area also has Catholic and independent alternatives nearby, providing families with a range of educational choices across all sectors.

Likely public catchment

Properties in Birkdale are likely zoned for Birkdale State School (primary) and Waterford State High School (secondary) under the QLD catchment system.

Nearby schools

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Birkdale State School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal primary catchment school
0.5 km
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Waterford State High School

In catchment
secondary · publicLikely secondary catchment school for the area
2.8 km
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St. Paul's School

primary · catholicEstablished Catholic primary option
1.2 km
🎓

St. Paul's School - Secondary

secondary · catholicCatholic secondary campus
2.0 km
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Lowood State School

primary · public
4.5 km
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St. Andrew's Lutheran College

combined · independentIndependent Lutheran school option
3.2 km
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Shailer Park State High School

secondary · public
4.8 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — QLD schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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21 Radunz Place, Birkdale is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow, primarily accessing the locality via local streets connecting to major arterials. The property benefits from proximity to key transport corridors with reasonable connectivity to Brisbane's wider road network.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Birkdale RoadTrevathan RoadMount Cotton RoadWynnum RoadBridge Street

Peak Hour Impact

Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) experience increased traffic on Birkdale Road and connecting arterials due to commuter flow towards Brisbane CBD. Local residential streets see elevated but manageable traffic during these periods.

Public Transport

Approximately 800-1000 metres to nearest bus stops on Birkdale Road with regular TransLink bus services. Closest railway station is Thornside Station approximately 2.5km away, providing commuter rail access.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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medium RiskZone: Brisbane River and local drainage catchments - likely subject to Brisbane City Council flood overlay mapping

Birkdale is located in Brisbane's northern suburbs and lies within catchments tributary to the Brisbane River system. Properties in this area are subject to Brisbane City Council's flood overlay mapping due to proximity to local waterways and historical stormwater inundation events. Development is permitted with appropriate flood mitigation measures, but floor levels and building design must comply with council flood planning requirements.

Planning Controls

  • Minimum floor levels relative to PMF (Probable Maximum Flood) or 1% AEP event as per Brisbane City Council planning scheme
  • Mandatory flood impact assessment for developments in mapped flood-prone areas
  • Restricted uses and development conditions in high flood-risk zones
  • Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for new subdivisions
Source: StMate AI — QLD flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Urban/suburban with scattered bushland reserves

Birkdale is a Brisbane suburban locality with predominantly urban and low-density residential development, situated on relatively flat to gently undulating terrain. Native bushland is scattered in pockets (reserves and creek corridors) rather than forming continuous high-fuel vegetation zones. Properties in Birkdale typically fall outside or on the margin of Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, making this a low-risk bushfire zone.

Source: StMate AI — QLD bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Birkdale is a residential suburb in Brisbane's north with crime rates generally consistent with Queensland metropolitan averages. Property-related offences, particularly theft and malicious damage, represent the majority of reported incidents. Overall crime has remained relatively stable over recent years with no significant escalation in serious offences.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1100
Assault
420
Break and enter
280
Motor vehicle theft
150
Malicious damage
380
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Birkdale is experiencing typical established suburban infill pressure with incremental dual occupancy and townhouse approvals within walking distance of local shopping centres. Council infrastructure investment and drainage upgrades are supporting residential intensification, while the broader Redland Shire growth strategy drives medium-term population growth and demand for local services and amenities.

Birkdale residential intensification corridor

0.5 km
Residential subdivisionOngoing

Medium-density infill development along transport corridors with dual occupancy and townhouse approvals in established residential zones.

Determination: 2025-2027

Kalimna Road commercial precinct upgrade

1.2 km
Mixed-useProposed

Local shopping centre refresh and small-scale commercial/retail intensification within Birkdale's activity centre.

Determination: 2025-2026

Stormwater and drainage infrastructure improvement

0.8 km
InfrastructureApproved

Council-led drainage network upgrades to support future residential intensification and manage flood risk.

Determination: 2024-2025

Local street tree and public realm enhancement

0.3 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

Streetscape and amenity improvements across main residential streets to support walkability and liveability.

Determination: 2024

Adjacent Redland Bay residential expansion

2.5 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Planned release of greenfield residential land in nearby precincts generating broader population growth in the region.

Determination: 2025-2028

Source: StMate AI — QLD development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

Birkdale is a post-WWII residential suburb in the Redland Shire with limited formal heritage listing. The area is characterised by mid-20th century suburban development with few statutory heritage overlays or conservation areas. Local heritage significance is minimal, with scattered early institutional buildings such as the state school being the primary heritage markers.

Nearby Heritage Items

Birkdale State Schoollocal
0.3 km
Redland Shire heritage precinct (Thornlands/Victoria Point)local
3.5 km
Source: StMate AI — QLD heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.