Fig Tree Pocket, Queensland
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Fig Tree Pocket is a suburb of Brisbane
, Australia
located 8 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River
. Placed within a pocket
of the Brisbane River
, the suburb is relatively remote, devoted mostly to low density housing. This impression of remoteness is enhanced by the large proportion of trees and parks within the area, and additionally by low levels of noise pollution, caused by limited vehicular traffic and minimal construction work.
It is noteworthy also for the absence of stores of any kind, with the nearest major shopping complex being the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
. Despite this removal from other standard suburban conveniences, the area is serviced by two Brisbane Transport
bus routes - the 430 and the 445 - both of which have a terminus at Mandalay Park.
Fig Tree Pocket is home to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
, and also a Montessori school. Fig Tree Pocket is also home to some of the most expensive riverfront property in Brisbane and Australia, with one property selling for A$9.8 million to an energy company founder in 2008 and another sold by Virgin Blue founder Rob Sherrard, for A$7.15 m. in early 2009 - these prices are substantial considering the economic climate existing at the time they were sold.
The Fig Tree Pocket boat ramp is one of the most popular points on the Brisbane River for water skiers.
Fig Tree Pocket is subject to the Fig Tree Pocket local plan which can be found at Council's website.
The suburb is zoned for:
Restrictions on multi-unit dwellings apply.
Flood Brisbane City Council's flood flag map can be found here
Bushfires Queensland Fire and Rescue service map can be found here
The majority of Fig Tree Pocket is rated "low risk" (the lowest risk category).
Residents Association
Mandalay Progress Association is the local residents' group in this area.
Local Groups On Facebook Fig Tree Pocket group
Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
located 8 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River
Brisbane River
The Brisbane River is the longest river in south east Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. John Oxley was the first European to explore the river who named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Brisbane in 1823...
. Placed within a pocket
River pocket
The term pocket is used in Australia to refer to an area of land enclosed within the bend of a river, especially where the bend is extended or pronounced and the only road access is along the isthmus....
of the Brisbane River
Brisbane River
The Brisbane River is the longest river in south east Queensland, Australia, and flows through the city of Brisbane, before emptying into Moreton Bay. John Oxley was the first European to explore the river who named it after the Governor of New South Wales, Thomas Brisbane in 1823...
, the suburb is relatively remote, devoted mostly to low density housing. This impression of remoteness is enhanced by the large proportion of trees and parks within the area, and additionally by low levels of noise pollution, caused by limited vehicular traffic and minimal construction work.
It is noteworthy also for the absence of stores of any kind, with the nearest major shopping complex being the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Indooroopilly Shopping Centre is a major regional shopping centre in the western suburb of Indooroopilly, which is located in the city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is the largest shopping centre in the western suburbs of Brisbane, by gross lettable area, and contains the only Myer store...
. Despite this removal from other standard suburban conveniences, the area is serviced by two Brisbane Transport
Brisbane Transport
Brisbane Transport is a business unit of Brisbane City Council, operating suburban and urban bus services under the TransLink integrated public transport scheme in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland, Australia. The origins of Brisbane Transport can be seen as far back as 1885 when horse...
bus routes - the 430 and the 445 - both of which have a terminus at Mandalay Park.
Fig Tree Pocket is home to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is located in the Brisbane suburb of Fig Tree Pocket in Queensland, Australia.Founded in 1927, it is the world's oldest and largest Koala Sanctuary.-History:...
, and also a Montessori school. Fig Tree Pocket is also home to some of the most expensive riverfront property in Brisbane and Australia, with one property selling for A$9.8 million to an energy company founder in 2008 and another sold by Virgin Blue founder Rob Sherrard, for A$7.15 m. in early 2009 - these prices are substantial considering the economic climate existing at the time they were sold.
The Fig Tree Pocket boat ramp is one of the most popular points on the Brisbane River for water skiers.
Planning and development
PlanningFig Tree Pocket is subject to the Fig Tree Pocket local plan which can be found at Council's website.
The suburb is zoned for:
- very low density residential
- low density residential
- rural housing
Restrictions on multi-unit dwellings apply.
Flood Brisbane City Council's flood flag map can be found here
Bushfires Queensland Fire and Rescue service map can be found here
The majority of Fig Tree Pocket is rated "low risk" (the lowest risk category).
Residents Association
Mandalay Progress Association is the local residents' group in this area.
- Website
Local Groups On Facebook Fig Tree Pocket group