Wishart has evolved into one of the premier suburbs on the southside of Brisbane over the last few years. What we love is it hasn’t lost it’s family-friendly appeal. Although, big blocks of land, easy commuting and an exceptional range of amenities has seen Wishart’s appeal extend beyond families. Professionals, real estate investors, young couples and many more always show keen interest in Wishart listings.
The Henry Wong Team® has been selling real estate in this awesome suburb for many years now, and Henry has a long history with the suburb having spent time growing up here and even attended Wishart State School.
Wishart has so much to offer prospective homeowners, and today we want ton put a spoltight on some of its features. If you have any questions about real estate in the suburb, you can contact us here or give Henry a call on 0412 471 588.
Let’s take a look at what makes Wishart great!
Wishart’s location has helped it grow into a sought after Brisbane suburb. Less than 15 kilometres from the heart of Brisbane, it has easy access to both the Pacific and Gateway motorways. The Brisbane international airport is within easy reach, and you can be on your way to the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coasts in no time at all. The close proximity to the CBD makes it popular amongst commuting professionals, who can balance their busy work lives with a quiet, suburban lifestyle.
There is ample public transport in Wishart, with buses making their way through the area promptly and regularly. They easily link up with the South East Busway, taking you into the city, to Southbank, and to the greater Brisbane area. Linking up with the trains, you have the whole of Queensland accessible to you.
Another location appeal is the easy access to Brisbane’s bayside. An easy drive down Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road and you’ll soon be there!
What about the people who live in Wishart? How many are there? What does the demographic look like? Well, according to the 2021 census there are 3,147 families in Wishart, with an average of 1.9 children per family. 56.2% of people are married. There are a total of 3,932 dwellings in the suburb, with an average of 3 people living in each dwelling.
Let’s take a look at some facts on the composition of Wishart residents:
36.5% have a Bachelor’s Degree or above.
25.7% have English ancestry.
57.6% were born in Australia.
51.9% are children of parents born overseas.
64% are in the labour force.
53.9% work full time.
The majority of homes (78.8%) in Wishart are standalone houses, which helps explain why families covet living here so highly. 48.6% of the properties have four or more bedrooms, and the size of the blocks here are considerably larger than as you get closer to the city centre.
20.8% of the properties in Wishart are terraces, duplexes, townhouses or villas. One thing we don’t have many of are apartment blocks, with only 0.4% of total dwellings being units.
As an established suburb that’s been around for many years, a lot of the homes here were first built in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. As the suburb has become more popular and buyers are streaming in, a lot of renovating work has gone on. As a result, there are some magnificent, modern homes in Wishart.
There’s a great vibe in Wishart. While its close enough to the centre of Brisbane to enjoy all the CBD amenities, it offers something more relaxed but no less important. For a start, there’s a huge amount of green space, with multiple parks providing an array of options for kids, adults, and lets not forget our pets, to enjoy! our favourite? Boorabin Picnic Ground for sure!
If you like your conveniences to go along with your park life, Wishart won’t disappoint. There are two large Westfield shopping centres within easy reach, Garden City and Carindale. From movie houses to boutique shops and a multitude of amenities, you’ll find it all there.
If you prefer smaller shopping centres, you’re spoiled for choice. Wishart Square and Civic Square are located right next door to each other, while Wishart Shopping Village includes a number of takeaway outlets, a Spar, bottle store and dentist.
One of the biggest reasons Wishart has become so popular over the years with families is because of the abundance of excellent schools there. Whether you’re looking at state schools or private, you’ll find the right school for your kids in Wishart. We’re in what many see as the finest school catchment area in Brisbane! Let’s take a look at some of the options here:
State Schools
Mansfield State High School
Wishart State School
Mansfield State School
Private Schools
St Catherine’s Primary School
Brisbane Adventist College
Citipointe Christian College
We’ve hinted at it earlier on this page, so you may have guessed that our favourite place in Wishart is Boorabin Picnic Ground. It’s an opportunity to escape from busy urban life, take in some natural serenity and enjoy the wide range of amenities on offer here. It’s great for the whole family, with the Bulimba Creek Bikeway creating a kid-friendly cycle path through the park.
There are barbeques and picnic areas, a basketball half court and even a dog off leash area with agility equipment. The park is easily accessible off Mt Gravatt Capalaba road, and there’s plenty of parking in the car park.
What’s great about Wishart is the abundance of parks throughout. If you like the vibe of Boorabin, you’ll also enjoy Delavan Park and Wishart Community Park.
Got any questions about Wishart and why we love this suburb so much? Get in touch! Henry knows this suburb inside out and would love to answer your questions!
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