Carindale, Indooroopilly, and Nundah shopping centres have been earmarked for 25-storey residential buildings in a bid to unlock more housing stock in Brisbane.
The Brisbane City Council’s tall-over-sprawl housing strategy has proposed these areas because of their access to public transport and shops, jobs and services.
The council received 195 submissions from residents and businesses on the proposed heights earlier this year.
Following that feedback, the updated Major Centres Review proposes:
- Carindale: Buildings of up to 25 storeys around Carindale Shopping Centre and the future transport interchange, reduced from 30 storeys following community feedback. Up to 10 storeys would also be allowed in the nearby residential area east of Carindale Street, towards Bulimba Creek, with taller buildings focused around the shopping centre.
- Indooroopilly: Up to 25 storeys in selected locations around Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, close to the train station and bus interchange. The proposal also halves the lot size needed to build to the maximum height, from 4,000 to 2,000 square metres, making it easier for suitable sites to deliver more homes.
- Nundah: Up to 15 storeys in parts of the major centre east of Sandgate Road, near Nundah Village and the train station. Selected areas would also increase to 10 storeys, creating more opportunities for homes and businesses in the well-serviced area.
The proposed changes will now go to the Queensland Government for approval before returning to Council for final consideration and adoption.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the changes could unlock thousands more homes while taking pressure off Brisbane’s character and low-density suburbs.
“Building more homes in places like these gives people more choice and makes it easier to get around without relying on a car for every trip,” Mr Schrinner said.
“Growing up, not out, means more homes close to transport and everyday services while protecting the suburban lifestyle and bushland Brisbane residents love.”
Property Council Queensland Executive Director Jess Caire said well-planned density around established centres was exactly where Brisbane should accommodate more homes.
Urban Development Institute of Australia Queensland CEO Kirsty Chessher-Brown said the changes would support a growing city.
“Planning scheme changes are a critical element of supporting the delivery of housing, and these changes send a strong signal that increased supply is supported in the right locations, connected to public transport,” Ms Chessher-Brown said.
