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4/16 Musgrave Terrace

Alderley, QLD 4051
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: Brisbane City Plan 2014

Height Limit

2 storeys

Min Lot Size

450m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling housesSecondary dwellingsHome-based businessCommunity gardensDomestic animal husbandryParks and outdoor recreation

❌ Prohibited Uses

High density residentialCommercial premisesIndustrial useShopping centresHotels and resortsMajor entertainment facilities
Source: StMate AI — QLD planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Alderley is a well-serviced inner-westside Brisbane suburb with its own public primary school and proximity to the reputable Indooroopilly State High School. Strong Catholic and independent options (St. Ursula, St. Andrew's, Brisbane Boys' College) are also within 3–4 km, offering diverse schooling choices for families.

Likely public catchment

Properties in Alderley are likely zoned for Alderley State School (primary) and Indooroopilly State High School (secondary); however, always verify with the QLD Department of Education.

Nearby schools

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Alderley State School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary serving the suburb
0.5 km
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Auchenflower State School

primary · publicWell-regarded public primary nearby
2.1 km
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Indooroopilly State High School

In catchment
secondary · publicStrong public secondary, likely catchment school
3.2 km
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St. Ursula College

secondary · catholicEstablished Catholic girls' school
2.8 km
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St. Andrew's Lutheran College

combined · independentIndependent Lutheran school, primary to secondary
4.1 km
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Toowong State School

primary · publicNearby public primary option
2.5 km
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Brisbane Boys' College

secondary · independentIndependent boys' secondary school
3.8 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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4/16 Musgrave Terrace in Alderley benefits from a relatively quiet suburban location with moderate traffic flow on nearby main roads. The area experiences typical Brisbane suburban congestion patterns with peak impacts during morning and evening commute times.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Musgrave RoadAlderley RoadSouth Pine RoadAshgrove AvenueWaterworks Road

Peak Hour Impact

Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) see increased traffic flow on Musgrave Road and South Pine Road as commuters travel to Brisbane CBD and surrounding employment areas. Weekend traffic remains relatively light.

Public Transport

Approximately 600-800 meters to nearest bus stops on Musgrave Road/South Pine Road corridor; closest train station (Ashgrove) approximately 1.5km away providing access to the Ferny Grove line

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low RiskZone: Brisbane River catchment (low probability area)

Alderley is a predominantly elevated inland suburb in Brisbane's western suburbs with limited exposure to major river flooding. While the Brisbane River catchment extends across the region, most of Alderley sits above the 1% AEP flood level. Local stormwater and creek-based flooding remains a consideration for properties near minor watercourses, but the suburb is not identified as a historically significant flood-risk area.

Planning Controls

  • Brisbane River 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) flood overlay may apply to lower-lying properties near watercourses
  • Compliance with Queensland Development Code (QDC) minimum floor level requirements for flood-affected land
  • Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements under local planning scheme
Source: StMate AI — QLD flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Urban fringe with scattered eucalyptus woodland and managed gardens; relatively low fuel density in developed areas

Alderley is a Brisbane inner-western suburb with predominantly residential, suburban development and moderate tree coverage. While some eucalyptus vegetation exists, the area is substantially urbanised with low to moderate bushfire risk. Properties are unlikely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area under Queensland's SPP/SP3 mapping, though verification against current QLD bushfire-prone area maps is recommended for any specific property.

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

Crime & Safety

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Alderley is a residential suburb in Brisbane's inner-north with crime rates moderately below Queensland state averages. The suburb experiences typical urban property crime patterns with theft being the most prevalent category. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with community policing presence in the area.

Total Incidents

2,800

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Below Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
680
Assault
420
Break and enter
280
Motor vehicle theft
140
Malicious damage
360
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Alderley is experiencing modest infill intensification typical of established inner Brisbane suburbs, with dual occupancy and townhouse approvals increasing residential density. Proximity to the Brisbane Metro corridor and nearby commercial precincts (Brookside) is driving medium-density residential and mixed-use development interest, though activity remains conservative compared to major urban renewal precincts.

Alderley residential infill developments

0 km
Residential subdivisionOngoing

Multiple dual occupancy and townhouse approvals on former single-lot properties across the suburb as Brisbane tightens urban density.

Brookside Shopping Centre precinct upgrade

2.5 km
Mixed-useApproved

Proposed retail and residential intensification around the Brookside Shopping Centre to capitalise on existing commercial anchor.

Brisbane Metro stations (Kelvin Grove/Herston corridor)

4 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

Brisbane Metro line development driving medium-density residential and mixed-use precincts in adjacent localities.

Local residential DAs (medium-density)

0.5 km
Residential apartment buildingApproved

Small-scale apartment blocks (3–5 storeys) approved near Alderley train station and commercial nodes.

Ashgrove Avenue corridor intensification

1.5 km
Mixed-useProposed

Local council planning focus on uplift along key transport corridors to support transit-oriented infill.

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

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

Alderley is a suburban locality in Brisbane's inner west developed primarily from the late 19th century onwards as a residential area. While the suburb contains some early landmarks such as heritage-listed schools and churches, most of the area is not subject to formal heritage conservation overlays or restrictions. Properties are generally subject to standard Brisbane City Council planning and zoning requirements rather than heritage-specific controls.

Nearby Heritage Items

Alderley State Schoollocal
0.5 km
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Alderleylocal
1.2 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.