Greenslopes is very popular amongst younger renters. With its proximity to the city and lifestyle hubs, it is no wonder it draws in young professionals between 20-39. There is also a significant number of owner occupiers, with this suburb drawing a large variety of people with its leafy charm.

Everything you could want out of a suburb in Brisbane is here, or just around the corner. Norman Creek winds its way through the western edge of the suburb, providing a series of large parks, trails, and recreation space that is beloved by the community. The Norman Creek reserve is perfect for a bike ride or walk.

Greenslopes Private Hospital is one of the most prominent private hospitals south of the CBD and is perched towards the top of one of Greenslopes’ main hills. The Princess Alexandra Hospital is right next to the north-west corner of Greenslopes, giving you access to one of Brisbane’s most advanced hospitals.

In terms of school catchments, Greenslopes fits perfectly in the catchment for Greenslopes State Primary School, as well as being in the catchments for Brisbane State Secondary College, Cavendish Road SHS, and Coorparoo Secondary College.

Greenslopes also boasts some excellent shopping malls which are perfect for your day-to-day groceries and getting some easy takeaway. If you drive or catch a bus a few kilometres east you will very quickly run into Westfield Carindale, one of Brisbane’s largest shopping centres. Alternatively, catch a quick bus into the city and you have Queen Street Mall available to you. The options are endless.

If you think Greenslopes couldn’t get any better, you get access to one of Brisbane’s best up and coming dining and entertainment scenes, from your doorstep. Stones Corner is filled to the brim with great food and epic bars and is right next to Greenslopes. If you want to have a great night out, or a delicious dinner, you are in the perfect spot. But Greenslopes itself offers some amazing options too. Amongst the wide variety of takeaway places sits the Jam Pantry. A local favourite, the Jam Pantry is a popular brunch spot for your morning coffee and has a rotating flip board menu.

If you want a heavily accessible suburb, Greenslopes is a great pick. Whether you prefer to bike, catch public transport, or drive, Greenslopes has all you need. On bike, you have access to Veloway 1, taking you right into the city centre with ease. There is also the Norman Creek Bikeway, taking you through the suburb to Stones Corner, Coorparoo, and East Brisbane.

When it comes to public transport you have a plethora of buses available to you. A wide variety of buses run along Logan Road and Old Cleveland Road, taking you to some of Brisbane’s major spots, including The Gabba, and Westfield Chermside. But the big gem is in the South East Busway, giving you frequent, and fast travel across the city, and connecting you with trains.

By car you have quick access to the M1, taking you straight into the city via the riverside expressway, or taking you directly south to the Gold Coast for a weekend getaway.

Homes in Greenslopes tend to be a mixture of apartments and detached homes. The suburb is filled with pre-war homes which are under protection by Brisbane City Council, preventing demolition, and controlling renovations. However, small apartment buildings are increasingly becoming the norm across the suburb as more people continue to move into the area.