Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
35 Argyle Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Brisbane City Plan 2014
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
550m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Seventeen Mile Rocks is served by a local public primary school and feeds into Summergrove State Secondary College. Catholic and independent alternatives including St. Anthony's and Ipswich Grammar are within reasonable proximity. Families should confirm current catchment boundaries directly with the QLD education department.
Likely public catchment
Seventeen Mile Rocks is typically zoned for Seventeen Mile Rocks State School (primary) and Summergrove State Secondary College (secondary); verify with the QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Seventeen Mile Rocks State School
In catchmentSummergrove State Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Anthony's Primary School
St. Ursula College
Ipswich Grammar School
Bremer State High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
35 Argyle Street, Seventeen Mile Rocks is located in a suburban residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial routes while remaining in a quieter pocket away from the heaviest congestion zones.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Seventeen Mile Rocks Road and Boundary Road as commuters travel toward Brisbane CBD and outer suburbs. Local streets experience typical residential traffic patterns with minor delays during school drop-off/pick-up times.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 meters to nearest bus stops serviced by Brisbane Transport. No direct train station access; nearest stations are Keperra or Ashgrove (approximately 2-3km away). Regular bus services provide connectivity to local and CBD destinations.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Seventeen Mile Rocks is located on the Brisbane River floodplain and falls within the Brisbane River 1% AEP flood overlay. The area has experienced significant flood inundation during major Brisbane River events, including the 2010–2011 Queensland floods. Development is subject to strict Queensland Planning Provisions (Planning Scheme) controls requiring elevated floor levels and flood-resilient design.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor level requirements relative to Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP plus freeboard
- •Flood-compatible construction and material standards for areas below minimum floor level
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for development in the flood planning area
- •Restricted land uses in high-hazard zones; residential development subject to conditions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Seventeen Mile Rocks is a suburban locality in Brisbane's western outer region with predominantly residential development and urban/peri-urban character. While some bushland vegetation exists in nearby areas, the suburb itself is sufficiently urbanised and lacks the extensive native forest or dense scrubland typical of high-risk zones. Bushfire risk is generally low, though properties on the fringe or with significant vegetation should be assessed individually under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping.
Crime & Safety
Seventeen Mile Rocks is a residential suburb in Brisbane's western region with crime rates broadly consistent with Queensland state averages. Property crime, particularly theft, represents the largest category of reported incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with no significant escalation trends in recent years.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Seventeen Mile Rocks is an established inner-west Brisbane locality experiencing gradual infill and intensification pressure consistent with council strategy for walkable precincts. Development activity is modest relative to major renewal precincts, focused on residential subdivision of larger blocks and incremental improvements to local amenity. Proximity to Toowong town centre and Western Freeway positions the area for ongoing consolidation rather than major transformation.
Seventeen Mile Rocks Local Area Plan Implementation
0 kmBrisbane City Council strategic planning for improved connectivity and local centre activation in the Seventeen Mile Rocks locality.
Determination: 2025-2027
Residential infill development - Seventeen Mile Rocks
0.5 kmSmall-scale multi-lot residential subdivisions typical of inner-west Brisbane infill pressure on larger blocks.
Determination: 2024-2025
Toowong Village precinct enhancement
1.5 kmNearby town centre activation with retail, hospitality and medium-density residential components in adjacent Toowong locality.
Determination: 2024-2026
Western Freeway corridor improvements
0.8 kmState government infrastructure maintenance and safety upgrades affecting local access and connectivity.
Determination: 2024-2025
Medium-density apartment precinct (inner-west Brisbane)
1.2 kmRepresentative 4-6 storey residential apartments responding to Brisbane's inner-west intensification policy.
Determination: 2025-2027
Heritage & Conservation
Seventeen Mile Rocks is a suburban locality in Brisbane's outer western reaches, primarily developed from the mid-20th century onwards with minimal heritage overlay protection. The area has limited state or local heritage listings, though the nearby Seventeen Mile Rocks Weir and Brisbane River corridor have some heritage significance. Most properties in this suburb are unlikely to be subject to heritage development restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items