Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
51 Oakley Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Brisbane City Plan 2014
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Carindale offers a solid public primary school on-site and feeds to Mansfield State High School. Catholic alternatives including St. Paul's and St. Agatha's are within 2–2.5 km. The suburb provides a balanced mix of accessible public and faith-based schooling options in Brisbane's south-east.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Carindale are typically zoned for Carindale State School (primary) and Mansfield State High School (secondary) — verify with QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Carindale State School
In catchmentCannon Hill State School
Mansfield State High School
In catchmentSt. Paul's School
St. Agatha's Catholic Primary School
Ranford State School
Wynnum State High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
51 Oakley Street, Carindale is located in a suburban area with generally moderate traffic conditions. The property has reasonable access to major roads, though peak hour congestion can occur on nearby arterial routes serving the shopping precinct.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours experience increased traffic, particularly on Sherwood Road and approaches to Carindale Shopping Centre. Weekend traffic is generally lighter.
Public Transport
Carindale train station is approximately 1.2km away, serviced by Brisbane's suburban rail network. Multiple bus routes operate within 400-600m of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Carindale is a largely elevated inland suburb of Brisbane with low to negligible flood risk from major river systems. Isolated pockets within the suburb may fall within the Brisbane River 1% AEP (Annual Exceedance Probability) flood overlay, particularly near low-lying drainage lines, but the majority of residential and commercial properties are well above the Brisbane River flood line. Local stormwater inundation during extreme rainfall remains a minor consideration for some properties.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Brisbane City Council flood planning levels and building floor level requirements in overlay areas
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design for local drainage catchments
- •Flood-related fill and earthworks restrictions in mapped flood zones
- •Standard QLD building code compliance for flood-prone design where applicable
Bushfire Risk
Carindale is a dense inner-suburban locality in Brisbane's eastern corridor, characterised by residential, retail and commercial development with minimal native vegetation. The suburb is not mapped within Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) under the State Planning Policy, and does not typically warrant BAL assessment for building certification purposes.
Crime & Safety
Carindale is a Brisbane suburb with crime rates below Queensland state averages, indicating a relatively safe residential area. Property-related offences including theft and malicious damage are the most prevalent crime categories. Crime trends remain stable with no significant increases reported in recent years.
Total Incidents
3,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Carindale is experiencing steady infill and mixed-use development activity, primarily centered on intensification around the major shopping centre and conversion of low-density residential and industrial land to medium-density housing and retail-residential mixed-use. Council planning focuses on transport connectivity improvements and suburban densification as part of Brisbane's broader urban consolidation strategy in established middle-ring suburbs.
Carindale Shopping Centre Precinct Expansion
0 kmRetail and residential mixed-use development incorporating new apartment towers above retail and dining precincts at the existing shopping centre.
Determination: 2026
Carindale residential infill - medium density
1.2 kmMulti-lot subdivision with townhouse and dual-occupancy approvals on former low-density residential land.
Mt Gravatt-Carindale Strategic Corridor
1.5 kmBrisbane City Council planning for improved transport connectivity and pedestrian/cycling links between Carindale and Mt Gravatt suburbs.
Determination: 2025-2027
Local apartment building - 4-6 storey
0.8 kmMedium-rise residential apartment development on commercial or industrial zoned land near the shopping centre.
Carindale Business Park infill
2 kmLight industrial and office space redevelopment with potential for residential or service commercial uses on underutilised land.
Heritage & Conservation
Carindale is a post-war suburban development (1960s–1970s) in Brisbane's eastern suburbs with minimal heritage listings. The area is primarily characterized by mid-century residential housing and the iconic shopping centre, rather than state or local heritage conservation overlays. No heritage conservation area applies to the suburb.
Nearby Heritage Items