Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
22 Wellstead Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low density residential
LEP: Brisbane City Plan 2014
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Coorparoo is a well-serviced inner-south Brisbane suburb with a strong public primary school on-site and proximity to Yeronga State Secondary College. Catholic and independent alternatives (Lourdes Hill, St. Agatha's, Brisbane Boys' College) are within 1–3 km, offering families choice across sectors. Always confirm catchment boundaries with official QLD school finder tools.
Likely public catchment
Coorparoo State School is the likely primary public catchment school; Yeronga State Secondary College is the likely secondary public catchment. Verify with the QLD Education Department.
Nearby schools
Coorparoo State School
In catchmentStones Corner State School
Yeronga State Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Agatha's School
Lourdes Hill College
Brisbane Boys' College
Villanova College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
22 Wellstead Avenue, Coorparoo is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has good access to major arterial roads and is well-connected to Brisbane's transport network.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) typically see increased traffic on nearby arterial roads, particularly Cavendish Road and Old Cleveland Road, with moderate congestion affecting access to Brisbane CBD and southbound routes.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest bus stops on Cavendish Road with regular TransLink bus services; approximately 1.5km to Coorparoo train station on the South Coast Line providing rail access to Brisbane CBD
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Cavendish Rd at Emlyn Street, stop 31/30 (0.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Cavendish Rd at Emlyn Street, stop 31/30
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Cavendish Rd at Mt Carmel School, stop 32
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Old Cleveland Rd at Coorparoo, stop 23
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Old Cleveland Rd at Coorparoo Stop 23
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Cavendish Rd at Loreto College, stop 35
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Cavendish Rd at Loreto College, stop 35
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Old Cleveland Rd at Saint Leonards Street Stop 21
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Old Cleveland Rd at Camp Hill, stop 30
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Old Cleveland Rd at Camp Hill
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Cavendish Rd at Meridian Street, stop 37a
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Flood Risk
Coorparoo is located within the Brisbane River catchment and portions of the suburb fall within the Brisbane River 1% AEP (1 in 100 year) flood overlay as mapped by Brisbane City Council. The suburb experienced significant inundation during the 2010–2011 Queensland floods. Properties in the flood-affected areas face medium flood risk with mandatory planning controls on new development and substantial renovations.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor level requirements relative to Brisbane River design flood level
- •Flood-compatible construction standards for buildings in the overlay
- •Development assessment against Brisbane City Council flood risk mapping and Queensland Reconstruction Authority guidelines
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Coorparoo is an inner-suburban Brisbane locality with dense residential development, limited bushland, and minimal vegetation continuity. The area does not fall within Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping and presents low bushfire risk. Standard construction practices apply; bushfire-specific AS 3959 mitigation is unlikely to be mandated.
Crime & Safety
Coorparoo is an inner-Brisbane suburb with crime rates generally consistent with Queensland averages for similar residential areas. Theft-related offences represent the largest category of reported crime. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with no significant recent escalation or improvement trends.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Coorparoo is experiencing moderate urban infill and transit-oriented development activity, anchored by the completed Coorparoo Square precinct and rail station proximity. Council approvals favour medium-density residential, mixed-use and shop-top housing on infill sites, with incremental commercial and public realm upgrades supporting the established local centre along Gladstone Road.
Coorparoo Square Mixed-Use Precinct
0.2 kmMixed-use development featuring residential apartments, retail and dining along Gladstone Road, anchoring the local town centre.
Determination: 2022
Residential intensification - Station Precinct
0.5 kmMulti-unit residential development targeting sites near Coorparoo rail station as part of Brisbane council's transit-oriented development strategy.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local retail and commercial upgrades
0.3 kmIncremental upgrades and refurbishment of shop-top housing and local retail frontages along Gladstone Road corridor.
Medium-density residential DA pipeline
0.8 kmOngoing council approvals for dual-occupancies and smaller apartment buildings on infill sites within the suburb.
Determination: 2024-2026
Active transport / pedestrian infrastructure
1 kmLocalised streetscape and active transport improvements supporting the station precinct and town centre connectivity.
Heritage & Conservation
Coorparoo is a suburban residential area in Brisbane's inner south-east with limited heritage overlay protection. While the suburb contains some heritage-listed institutions and churches, individual residential properties are not typically subject to heritage conservation restrictions. The area developed substantially from the early-to-mid 20th century onwards and lacks a formal heritage conservation area designation.
Nearby Heritage Items