For Brisbane dog owners seeking a real escape from fenced-in parks, a two-kilometre off-leash track along the Kedron Brook Floodway offers unparalleled freedom for well-trained pets.
More popular than a fresh bone, this stretch of green space has become a go-to spot for local pet owners. It provides a rare opportunity for dogs to do what they love best: run at full speed, explore new smells, and even enjoy a playful splash in the bubbling brook.
The sheer size of the area means there is plenty of room for everyone, allowing dogs to burn off their energy and socialise in a natural environment.
Navigating the Brook
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Regular visitors suggest the best way to experience the walk is to start at Gilbert Road and head north along the water towards Thistle Street. This path covers the main off-leash section.
However, owners should be aware that the area is not fenced. This freedom comes with the responsibility of ensuring your dog has a strong recall and will return when called, which is essential for their safety and the comfort of others using the park.
The success of this shared space relies on considerate behaviour from all its users. For the safety and comfort of every person and pet, it is recommended that dogs that are not overly sociable remain on their lead. To help keep the area clean and beautiful for everyone to enjoy, Brisbane City Council provides plenty of poo bags and bins along the pathway, and visitors are encouraged to make good use of them.
A fierce auction battle erupted in Stafford Heights last Saturday, with six determined bidders driving the sale price of a structurally challenged cottage to $1.475 million – nearly $400,000 above the reserve price.
The four-bedroom post-war home at 85 Pangeza Street hadn’t changed hands in almost five decades, but its expansive 1174-square-metre block and commanding city views proved irresistible to buyers despite the property requiring extensive renovation work.
Local estate agent Jordan Peacock from Place Estate Agents Bulimba described the outcome as exceptional, noting the sale exceeded both expectations and recent comparable sales in the area. The auction attracted 10 registered bidders, including a mix of families looking for their dream home and developers eyeing renovation opportunities.
Bidding commenced at $1 million and progressed steadily in $25,000 increments until the property was declared on the market at $1.1 million, close to the reserve. The competition intensified as three final bidders pushed the price to $1.3 million before engaging in $5,000 increments for the closing stages.
The successful purchasers were a local family who managed to outbid several developers interested in the rare large-block opportunity. Such substantial blocks have become increasingly scarce in Stafford Heights, making this property particularly appealing despite its need for significant structural work.
Current market data shows Stafford Heights has experienced strong growth, with the median house price reaching $1,128,500 and annual capital growth of 15.74%, reflecting the suburb’s increasing desirability among families and investors.
The property’s appeal extended beyond its size to include the elevated city views that large blocks in the area can offer. Brisbane’s property market has demonstrated significant momentum heading into spring, recording the strongest monthly growth of any major capital city.
The longtime owners, who had called the property home for 47 years, expressed delight with the final result. Their decision to sell coincides with broader market trends showing strong rental yields in Brisbane sitting around 4.5%–5.2% for houses, supported by vacancy rates remaining critically low—below 1% in many suburbs.
This sale formed part of 176 scheduled auctions across Brisbane for the week, with Domain recording a preliminary clearance rate of 50 per cent from 116 reported results by Saturday evening, with 18 homes withdrawn from auction.
The Pangeza Street result demonstrates the continued appetite for quality residential blocks in established suburbs, particularly those offering development potential or family lifestyle opportunities with rare city outlook positions.
For Stafford Heights residents, the sale reinforces the suburb’s growing reputation as a sought-after location that balances accessibility to Brisbane’s city centre with the community atmosphere of a well-established neighbourhood.
A charming three-bedroom Queenslander in Lutwyche is set to welcome new owners for the first time since it was built in 1927, marking the end of an era for the Palmer-Broad family who have called 129 Fuller Street home for nearly a century.
Stephen Broad, 65, has made the difficult decision to sell the home his grandparents, Gordon and Dolly Palmer, built 98 years ago. The property will go under the hammer on 18th October, but with one firm condition: developers need not apply.
“It was a very hard decision to put it up for sale,” Mr Broad told Domain. He explained that while reaching the 100-year milestone would have been meaningful, concerns about the home’s care and the reality that neither his children nor grandchildren plan to live there made selling the right choice.
The home’s rich history is documented in remarkable detail. Mr Broad still possesses the original 1926 land purchase receipt showing his grandparents paid £630 for the block. Among other treasured documents are receipts for connecting electricity (£1) and installing a gas pipe, along with the original blueprints from a 1948 extension, complete with the builder’s handwritten notes.
After his mother Janice Broad (née Palmer) passed away earlier this year at 88, Mr Broad discovered precious family mementoes whilst clearing the house. These included a 1961 photograph of himself as a baby with his mother and grandmother in the front yard, and 1946 war bonds his grandfather never cashed in.
The property holds especially poignant memories for the family. Janice was born in the main bedroom in 1936, with the bottom drawer of the room’s wooden dresser serving as her makeshift crib. Much of the original furniture, purchased from Whincup & Co in Fortitude Valley, remains in the home today.
The Queenslander has been carefully maintained and updated over the decades. Renovations in the 1950s and 1980s added concrete stumps, a rear deck, a modernised kitchen, and a garage below, while preserving the home’s character features including polished floorboards.
Despite offers that might come from developers, Mr Broad is resolute about finding the right buyer. He told Domain that even an extra $200,000 from a developer would result in a definite “no”.
“I’d like to see this house filled with new life,” Mr Broad said, noting that neighbouring properties have recently been purchased by young couples starting families.
The home features one bathroom, multiple living spaces, and a backyard deck, with significant potential for expansion. Its location offers convenient access to transport, parks, cafés, and the CBD.
Sales agent Rohan Banning of REMAX Central Residential described the listing as incredibly unusual, saying he had never encountered a house held by one family for such a length of time.
The property auction will be held on-site on Saturday, 18th October 2025.
A new early intervention program has been introduced in Gordon Park as part of a wider initiative supporting at-risk young people and their families across Brisbane.
A series of community-based programs have been funded to reduce the risk of youth crime across Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich. In the first round of the Kickstarter grants, announced in 2025, eleven initiatives shared $2.7 million in funding.
The grants form part of a broader early intervention strategy aimed at supporting young people aged eight to seventeen who may be vulnerable to offending behaviour. Programs were selected to provide life skills, mentoring and culturally responsive activities, with the intention of strengthening families and creating safer communities.
In Gordon Park, ARC Parenting has been funded to deliver the Parenting on the ARC program. This initiative runs for 12 months and is designed for parents and caregivers of at-risk children and youth.
The program combines workshops, counselling and assessments to help families improve emotional regulation, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. It also uses culturally responsive approaches to build resilience and create safer, more connected homes.
Other funded programs are located in Bridgeman Downs, Wynnum West, Aspley, Loganholme, Wacol, Ipswich, Logan Central and Springfield Lakes. These initiatives range from mentoring and education support to animal care programs and cultural reconnection activities.
Funding in this first round of grants is part of a longer-term early intervention strategy, which includes separate streams such as the Proven Initiatives program. That program, with $65 million allocated over five years, focuses on supporting established initiatives with a proven track record. Expressions of interest for Proven Initiatives opened on 3 September 2025 and close on 20 October 2025.
Round two of the Kickstarter grants offered up to $300,000 for eligible community-based programs. Applications for this round closed on 10 September 2025, with outcomes still to be announced.
Kedron has been identified among Brisbane suburbs with significant numbers of abandoned vehicles, with close to 11,000 cars removed across the city in the past year.
Figures released in August 2025 showed 10,994 vehicles were taken off Brisbane streets during the 2024/25 financial year. Almost half of these were unregistered, while thousands more were deemed abandoned.
The issue is not unique to Brisbane. Other centres such as Cairns and the Gold Coast have also long dealt with vehicles abandoned by visitors, particularly backpackers.
Authorities received more than 12,000 calls about dumped cars over the past year. The process of removing unregistered vehicles takes longer than registered ones, averaging 42 days before action is completed.
Some costs can be offset when unclaimed vehicles are sold at auction. Earlier in 2025, Logan raised about $100,000 through the sale of 55 impounded cars.
Suburbs Most Affected
Coorparoo, New Farm and Moorooka topped the list of suburbs where vehicles were most frequently removed. Kedron was also among the top ten affected suburbs, alongside Nundah, Sunnybank Hills, Coopers Plains, Annerley, Sunnybank and West End.
Brisbane Airport has also faced a consistent issue, with around 50 vehicles left in its carparks in 2024/25, many left by departing tourists.
Community Sentiment
Public reaction has highlighted frustration at both the scale of the issue and the costs involved. Some residents suggested that scrappers or private operators could remove vehicles at little or no cost, while others questioned whether many of the cars were stolen rather than abandoned.
Other comments pointed to backpacker vehicles often being left near the airport, while some raised concerns about the processes and expenses linked to removals and auctions.
Under local regulations, vehicles considered unmanaged can be seized if they are hazardous, abandoned or unregistered. Owners have 28 days to claim their vehicle by providing proof of ownership and paying release fees.
If not collected, vehicles may be sold through auction houses such as Manheim Brisbane, providing a way to recover some of the expenses incurred in clearing abandoned vehicles.
The problem of abandoned cars in Brisbane, including Kedron, continues to place a financial burden on the community. While auction sales allow for some cost recovery, debate remains over whether alternative approaches could ease the ongoing issue.
The former Top Taste factory site in Kedron is on track for a major transformation, with plans lodged for a new mixed-use precinct that would reshape the suburb.
George Weston Foods, one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers, has submitted a proposal for a 3.6-hectare development known as Bakery Square.
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The project would redevelop the industrial land at 466–488 Gympie Road into a medium-density hub featuring residential apartments, retail and commercial spaces, community facilities, and public open areas.
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The site itself carries decades of history. Once home to the well-known Top Taste factory, it operated for more than half a century producing delicious biscuits and cakes, including what was once Webster’s Napoleon Cake, along with other Top Taste favourites, before closing in 2020. Since then, the property has been used for various industrial and warehouse purposes, and more recently served as a contractor’s base during the Gympie Road upgrade, which delivered new bus lanes and improved traffic signals at Boothby Street.
Plans
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The proposal (A006855857) includes new planning parameters to guide future development of the precinct. A maximum building height of 15 storeys has been flagged to create a sense of vibrancy and scale, while at least 2,500 square metres of urban common space would be delivered. This would ensure the project provides new publicly accessible open space in addition to the adjoining Bradbury Park.
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The location is considered strategic, sitting along one of Brisbane’s busiest transport corridors and directly adjoining Bradbury Park. Urban planners say the project could deliver much-needed housing while creating a lifestyle-focused precinct that integrates green space with modern amenities.
If approved, Bakery Square would mark the first major step in converting the site from its long-standing industrial use into a contemporary urban destination. It also reflects Brisbane’s broader planning vision, which encourages the renewal of “transition sites” to meet growing demand for housing in core residential areas.
On 19 August 2025, police confirmed the launch of Operation X-ray Stamp to target unsafe behaviour involving e-bikes and e-scooters on the Kedron Brook Bikeway. The operation runs throughout August and focuses on improving safety for all path users.
Enforcement and Education
The initiative includes high-visibility patrols, monitoring public reports, and investigating illegal activity shared on social media. A key focus is on young riders, with police emphasising that parents may be fined if they allow children to use non-compliant or dangerous devices. Local high schools are also involved in education programs highlighting the risks and responsibilities of using personal mobility devices.
Rules and Compliance
Under Queensland regulations, a legal e-bike must be pedal-powered with electric assistance only. Motors must not exceed 250 watts, and assistance must cut out at 25 km/h. Devices that do not comply are treated as motorcycles and require registration, licensing, and insurance. Fines for breaches can exceed $1,600, and repeat offences may result in confiscation. Police have warned that unlicensed driving, speeding, and dangerous manoeuvres such as weaving among pedestrians are the main risks they are addressing.
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Community Sentiment
Public responses to the operation have been mixed. Some residents support the focus on safety, particularly regarding children riding modified devices at high speeds. Others have questioned the effectiveness of enforcement or called for clearer rules to distinguish between legal and illegal devices. Suggestions from the community have included mandatory registration plates, high-visibility clothing, and broader enforcement beyond Kedron.
Police have stated that while education and engagement are the priorities, enforcement action will be taken if unsafe behaviour continues. Fines, penalties, and confiscation remain options. The community is encouraged to report dangerous or illegal use of personal mobility devices through Policelink or Crime Stoppers.
Now listed alongside Wavell Heights, Morningside, Holland Park, and Mitchelton as a suburb on the rise, Kedron is drawing buyers who want lifestyle and convenience without the multi-million-dollar price tags of Ascot or Hamilton.
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The suburb endured years of disruption during the construction of the Airport Link tunnel and road upgrades along Gympie Road. Dust, noise, and heavy traffic flows made the area less appealing to some. But locals say Kedron bounced back strongly once the works were completed, and today, the tunnel is considered a major asset, giving residents fast and direct access across the city.
Undervalued but rising fast
According to recent analysis by SuburbData, Kedron ranks among Brisbane’s most undervalued suburbs, with prices significantly lower than its neighbouring prestige postcodes. Researchers note that suburbs in this category are well-positioned for capital growth as buyers increasingly recognise their value and lifestyle appeal.
The median house price in Kedron is currently $1.3 million, highlighting its growing status as a desirable northside suburb. While still more affordable than established blue-chip areas like Ascot and Hamilton, it offers a compelling balance of accessibility, liveability and long-term investment potential.
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Homeowners describe the area as a place that has struck the right balance between convenience and community. Families are drawn to its schools and open spaces, while professionals value the quick commute and the abundance of local services. The variety of housing – from traditional post-war homes to modern rebuilds – has also attracted renovators and those keen to customise their “forever homes.”
Kedron’s location continues to drive its appeal. Just six kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, it sits at the heart of the city’s northside growth corridor. Despite its central position, prices remain more affordable than neighbouring prestige suburbs, making it an attractive option for buyers who want long-term value and lifestyle.
With its improved transport links, thriving community spirit and increasing buyer demand, Kedron is no longer simply a suburb to drive through on the way to somewhere else. Backed by the latest SuburbData findings, it has established itself as a destination in its own right – and one that is fast becoming one of Brisbane’s most sought-after addresses.
Goldie Espresso in Gordon Park has become a local favourite, drawing residents for coffee, fresh meals and conversation after time at Kedron Brook, plus it’s dog-friendly. The café is known for reliable coffee, a changing menu and a relaxed setting that blends into the neighbourhood.
Inside, artwork from local artists and native flowers create a welcoming atmosphere. Mornings are busy with families and dog walkers, yet the space remains calm enough for easy conversation.
What’s On The Menu
The café offers a short menu that changes with the seasons. Popular items include avocado served on sourdough, a smoked salmon bagel with cream cheese, and a breakfast bowl featuring roast pumpkin, quinoa salad, pickled onion and goat’s cheese.
Quick takeaway choices such as bagels and pastries are also available, catering to those on the move.
Service And Atmosphere
Visitors consistently highlight the friendly staff and efficient service, even during busy holiday periods. Many said they appreciated the staff’s willingness to offer recommendations when choosing from the menu.
Patrons also note the calm atmosphere, with several describing it as a comfortable place to talk without the background noise often found in larger venues.
Everyday Details For The Community
A recent update added more seating indoors and outdoors, making the café more accommodating for groups.Some reviews, however, mentioned that indoor access may be difficult for wheelchair users due to steps at the entrance.
Outdoor seating is an option year-round, though it can feel less inviting during colder weather. Parking is limited to nearby streets, but many visitors arrive by foot after a walk along the nearby track.
A boutique apartment project in Lutwyche, known as Parklane, has officially reached completion, with all 19 residences sold to owner-occupiers and residents now moved in.
Located at 25 Swinburne Street, Lutwyche, Parklane was delivered by Ferro Property Group, designed by FerroArch, and built by SIG Construction Group. Initially reported in March 2024 as nearing completion with settlement expected the following month, the project has since been completed and occupied.
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Design and Layout
The seven-storey building comprises 19 three and four-bedroom apartments. Each residence features open-plan layouts with light oak flooring, spacious balconies with sliding shade screens, and kitchens fitted with full suites of Smeg appliances and butler’s pantries.
Master suites include multiple robes, ensuite bathrooms with freestanding baths, and double basin vanities. Additional bedrooms feature sliding robe storage.
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Resident Amenities
Parklane provides shared facilities for residents, including a swimming pool, outdoor entertaining space, and a lounge terrace. The building also includes 46 car spaces and elevator access.
Location and Connectivity
The development sits six kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD, alongside local parklands and with views across Kedron Brook. It is within walking distance of Lutwyche Bus Interchange, Wooloowin Train Station, Market Central Shopping Centre, cafes, the Crown Hotel, and the proposed Lamington Markets precinct. Schools in the catchment include Kedron State High School.
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Sales Results
Parklane achieved a full sell-out, with all apartments purchased by owner-occupiers. The final apartment was sold for $1.75 million, completing sales across the development. Earlier reports indicated strong owner-occupier interest, a trend confirmed by the project’s final results.
Construction concluded with the project fully settled and occupied by late 2024. Parklane now forms part of Ferro Property Group’s completed portfolio, which also includes involvement in other residential projects across Queensland.
