Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
315/1 Gray Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Brisbane City Plan 2014
Height Limit
9 metres (2-3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
New Farm is an inner-city Brisbane suburb with strong access to the well-established New Farm State School and selective Brisbane State High School. Independent and Catholic alternatives such as St. Paul's School and St. Joseph's Nudgee College are nearby, offering families a mix of public and private schooling options within walkable distances.
Likely public catchment
Properties in New Farm are likely zoned for New Farm State School (primary) and Brisbane State High School (secondary); always verify with the Queensland Department of Education's School Catchment Maps.
Nearby schools
New Farm State School
In catchmentBrisbane State High School
In catchmentSt. Paul's School
St. Joseph's Nudgee College
St. James Lutheran Primary School
Kelvin Grove State School
Fortitude Valley State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
315/1 Gray Street, New Farm is located in a well-connected inner-city residential area with moderate traffic conditions. The location benefits from proximity to major arterial roads and good public transport access, though local streets can experience congestion during peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on Gray Street and Brunswick Street as commuters travel to/from the CBD. Local residential streets experience higher volumes during these periods, though the area generally experiences less severe congestion than inner-city hotspots.
Public Transport
Excellent public transport access with New Farm train station approximately 400-500m away (6-7 minute walk), serviced by the Ferny Grove line. Multiple bus routes operate on nearby Brunswick Street and Gray Street providing connections throughout Brisbane.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
New Farm is a low-lying riverside suburb directly adjacent to the Brisbane River and experiences significant flood risk from riverine inundation. The suburb has a documented history of major flooding events (notably 2011 Queensland floods and 1974 Brisbane floods) and falls within Brisbane City Council's designated flood overlay zones. Strict development controls and elevation requirements apply to mitigate risk.
Planning Controls
- •Mandatory flood-resistant construction standards and elevated floor levels for new development
- •Flood impact assessment and hydraulic modelling required for development applications
- •Restrictions on basement/ground-level habitable areas in designated flood zones
- •Mandatory notification of flood risk in property sales documentation
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
New Farm is an inner-city Brisbane suburb with predominantly urban development, residential gardens, and minimal bushland. It is not mapped as a Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping and falls outside high-risk zones. Bushfire risk to properties in New Farm is low, with BAL-LOW rating typical for the locality.
Crime & Safety
New Farm is an inner-city Brisbane suburb with crime rates moderately above Queensland averages, primarily driven by theft and assault incidents typical of mixed residential-commercial areas. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with property crime being more prevalent than violent crime. Community engagement and local policing initiatives continue to address public safety concerns.
Total Incidents
4,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
New Farm is experiencing steady medium-density infill development focused on residential apartments and mixed-use renewal along established commercial corridors like Brunswick Street. Council support for inner-city activation and riverside precinct improvements is driving complementary infrastructure investment. Development activity reflects Brisbane's broader trend of consolidation in accessible inner suburbs with heritage character and established amenity.
New Farm Precinct Mixed-use Renewal
0.5 kmMedium-density residential with ground-floor retail and hospitality along Brunswick Street corridor.
Determination: 2025-2026
Brisbane River Precinct Upgrade
0.3 kmPublic space and riverfront pathway improvements coordinated with Council's inner-city amenity program.
Determination: 2024
Recent Residential Apartments (Toorak Street)
0.4 km4-5 storey apartment complex delivering ~60-80 units in medium-density infill location.
Determination: 2023
Local Heritage Conversion Project
0.7 kmAdaptive reuse of heritage-listed industrial or commercial building to residential apartments.
Determination: 2025
Active Transport Network Extension
1.2 kmBikeway and pedestrian connectivity improvements linking New Farm to inner-city cycle network.
Determination: 2024-2025
Local Centre Activation (Bowen Bridge Road)
1 kmSmall-scale retail/hospitality and residential infill supporting local commercial viability.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
New Farm is an inner-Brisbane suburb with significant heritage character, featuring a conservation area overlay that protects early 20th-century residential and civic architecture. The area includes the Queensland Heritage Register-listed Newstead House and numerous local heritage properties reflecting Edwardian and Federation-era development. Properties within the conservation area are subject to heritage design review for external modifications and demolition.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Prohibition or requirement for approval of external alterations to heritage-listed buildings
- •Limitations on demolition of structures within conservation area
- •Requirements to maintain character-defining architectural features
- •Setback and fence height controls to preserve streetscape character
Nearby Heritage Items