Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
43B Terrace Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Brisbane City Plan 2014
Height Limit
2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Toowong is an inner-west Brisbane suburb with strong public school options and excellent nearby Catholic and independent schools. Toowong State School serves as the primary catchment school, while Indooroopilly State High School is the typical secondary catchment. The area also offers proximity to selective Catholic schools (St. Joseph's, St. Ursula's) and independent alternatives.
Likely public catchment
Toowong is zoned for Toowong State School (primary) and Indooroopilly State High School (secondary) under QLD catchment rules; always verify with the Queensland education department.
Nearby schools
Toowong State School
In catchmentIndooroopilly State High School
In catchmentSt. Joseph's College
St. Ursula's College
Brisbane State High School
St. Anne's School
Rangi Ruru School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
43B Terrace Street, Toowong is located in a relatively quiet residential area with good access to major arterial routes. Traffic conditions are generally moderate with predictable peak-hour congestion on nearby connecting roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) see increased traffic on Auchenflower Road and Mount Coot-tha Road as commuters travel toward the city and western suburbs. Terrace Street itself experiences light to moderate congestion during these periods.
Public Transport
Toowong railway station is approximately 800-900 meters away, providing frequent CityCat train services to Brisbane CBD and western suburbs. Multiple bus routes service the area via nearby stops on Auchenflower Road.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Camp St near Market St, stop 27 (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Camp St near Market St, stop 27
bus
Stanley Tce at Bywong Street, stop 21
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Stanley Tce at Bywong Street, stop 21
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Stanley Tce at Moorak Street, stop 20
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Stanley Tce at Harrys Road, stop 18
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Walker St at Frederick Street, stop 18
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Moggill Rd at BBC, stop 16
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Morrow St near Beatrice St, stop 17/18
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Main Ave near Haining St, stop 28
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Benson St at Toowong, stop 14
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Flood Risk
Toowong is situated on the Brisbane River and is subject to Brisbane City Council's flood overlay mapping. The suburb experienced significant inundation during the 2010–2011 Brisbane River floods and remains exposed to riverine flooding with a 1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP). Development is subject to mandatory flood planning controls and elevated design standards.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor level requirements based on Brisbane River design flood level
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for development in mapped flood zones
- •Restrictions on certain development types in high-hazard areas (Category 1 or 2)
- •Requirement for flood-compatible design and elevated or wet-proofed structures
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Toowong is an inner-west Brisbane suburb with predominantly urban and suburban development. The area is not mapped as bushfire-prone under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping (SPP/SP3). While the suburb has some vegetated areas and proximity to the Brisbane River valley, the density of residential development and lack of extensive native vegetation reduces bushfire risk to low or negligible levels.
Crime & Safety
Toowong is an inner-Brisbane suburb with crime rates generally below Queensland state averages, benefiting from its proximity to the University of Queensland and established residential character. Theft-related offences comprise the largest crime category, typical of mixed residential and commercial precincts. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with low rates of violent crime and motor vehicle theft.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Toowong is experiencing steady medium-density residential infill and mixed-use redevelopment, driven by proximity to the train station, proximity to University of Queensland, and Brisbane City Council's urban densification agenda. Key activity centers on the village precinct revitalization and Milton Road corridor, with continued expansion of student and professional housing reflecting strong demand from inner-west Brisbane submarkets.
Toowong Village Mixed-Use Precinct
0.5 kmLong-running urban renewal project combining retail, residential apartments, and public spaces in the Toowong village core.
Determination: 2024-2025
St Lucia Campus Expansion (UQ)
2 kmUniversity of Queensland continued campus development including academic buildings and student accommodation adjacent to Toowong.
Determination: 2025
Toowong Station Precinct Residential Development
1 kmMedium-density residential development capitalizing on proximity to Toowong train station and Brisbane River bikeway access.
Determination: 2025-2026
Milton Road Corridor Infill
1.5 kmMultiple small-lot dual occupancy and townhouse approvals along Milton Road reflecting Brisbane City Council's medium-density infill strategy.
Determination: 2024-2025
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Vicinity Apartments
2 kmResidential apartment tower adjacent to major retail and transport interchange in neighboring Indooroopilly precinct.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Toowong is an inner-Brisbane suburb with significant heritage character, featuring multiple state and local heritage listings including historic institutions, cemeteries, and residential properties. A heritage conservation area overlay applies to portions of the suburb, imposing development controls to preserve its 19th and early 20th-century character. Properties within or near the overlay are likely subject to heritage-related development restrictions and assessment requirements.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •External alterations to heritage-listed properties require council approval
- •Demolition of heritage items prohibited without ministerial consent
- •Character development controls in conservation overlay areas
- •Setback and streetscape requirements to maintain heritage character
Nearby Heritage Items