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Welcome to Bardon

Nestled in the eastern foothills of Mt Coot-tha, the lush landscape of Bardon is characterised by its picturesque scenery. The streets of this blue chip central suburb offer vantage views of the city, which is a mere 6 kilometres away. Encompassed by the best of what nature has to offer, the properties in Bardon are peaceful and plush with a rustic charm.

Surrounded by 1500 hectares of lush forestry, mountain peaks, native wildlife, botanic gardens, and hike and bike trails – it’s hard to believe that the Beautiful Bardon is so close to Brisbane’s city centre. Residents can enjoy the best of both worlds and achieve a work-life balance that will make them the envy of everyone else. Bardon house prices reflect the fact it’s a beautiful inner-Brisbane- suburb where you can happily raise a family, with an impressive selection of local parks and exceptional public and private schools.

Local architecture includes classic Queenslanders, post-war houses, and a selection of stunning and grand contemporary homes. Bardon is an area that gives families plenty of space to grow and play, while also promising the opportunity to renovate and grow. As a result, Bardon house prices have soared in certain areas.

Investing In The Bardon Property Market

Bringing the best of the great outdoors into the comfort of modern living, Bardon enjoys a highly sought after central location without compromising on land-size or luxury. The area offers several sprawling parks and ample sections of shaded greenery, which makes it a perfect location for outdoor enthusiasts.

There’s no shortage of local hikes or biking trails to choose from, which helps working professionals to escape the busy city life and bask in the beauty of the great outdoors. Unmatched in its aesthetic appeal, Bardon is a suburb with a fantastic selection of local attractions and superb housing and infrastructure, making it an area that’s both desirable to a diverse demographic and capable of commanding a high sale price.

Lifestyle

Widely regarded as one of Brisbane’s most desirable suburbs, Bardon is family friendly and ideal for people who like to be amongst nature. The area is encompassed by pockets of lush native forestry, unique wildlife, and sprawling, shaded parks – all with the profoundly beautiful Mt Coot-tha as its backdrop!

Bardon is a large, sprawling suburb which means that local properties enjoy much more generously sized sections of land. Positioned on these ample areas of land, the architecture throughout Bardon is diversified, ranging from classic Queenslanders and post-war- style homes through to modern architectural masterpieces that have been skilfully designed and built over recent years.

From professional couples and growing young families, through to empty-nesters and affordable rental properties, Bardon provides a vast and versatile range of lifestyle solutions. Bardon and its neighbouring suburbs are second-to-none for their shopping, local entertainment, and wining and dining. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local sporting facilities, while those with more cosmic compulsions can make the most of the fact that the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium is right next door.

The local community is brought together every Sunday by the weekly Bardon Community Market on Baroona Road, which entices residents and visitors from afar. Amongst the market’s many delights are mouth-watering food stalls, crafts by local artisans, and several quaint bric-a- brac stalls.

Bardon School Catchment Areas

Bardon KindyCo-EdKindergarten247 Simpsons Rd Bardon QLD 4065  (07) 3369 4697  
Little Ducks Childcare Co-EdKindergarten97 Jubilee Terrace Bardon QLD 4065  (07) 3366 6907 
Bardon Primary School Co-EdPrimary330 Simpsons Road Bardon QLD 4065  (07) 3511 4555  
Stuartholme Girls Secondary School FemaleSecondaryBirdwood Terrace Toowong QLD 4066   (07) 3369 5466   
Brisbane Boys CollegeMaleCombinedKensington Terrace Toowong QLD 4066(07) 3309 3500
Rainworth State School Co-EdPrimary185 Boundary Rd Bardon QLD 4065(07) 3514 9444
Ithaca Creek State SchoolCo-EdPrimary41 The Drive Bardon QLD 4065(07) 3369 3020
The Gap State High SchoolCo-EdSecondary1020 Waterworks Road The Gap QLD 4061(07) 3511 3888 

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