Living in Capalaba

The central hub of the Redlands

Population: 18,002
Distance to Brisbane CBD: 22km
Median house price: $1,015,000* 

Capalaba is the retail, services and employment hub of Redlands Coast, linking directly to Brisbane via Old Cleveland Road and the Gateway corridor. It combines established residential pockets with major shopping centres, bulky‑goods retail, a bus interchange and extensive parklands along Tingalpa Creek.

Why people choose to live here

• Big‑city convenience – two major shopping centres – Capalaba Park and Capalba Central as well as bulky-goods precinct
• Transport hub – bus interchange and quick access to Brisbane and Gateway Motorway connection.
• Green corridor – Capalaba Regional Park and Tingalpa Creek
• Choice and value – diverse housing
• Jobs and training – strong retail and trade employment
• Schools – Capalaba State College (P-12), Coolnywynpin State School

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Things to do

• Sport: Wall Walkers Bouldering and Calisthenics
• Eat and drink: Bacchus Brewing Co, Redlands Coast Distillery
• Nature: IndigiScapes, Capalaba Regional Park, Tingalpa Creek canoe trail
• Events: Check out the events at IndigiScapes, park run every Saturday at Capalaba Regional Park
• Arts and culture: Capalaba Library, visit Redland Performing Arts Centre and Redland Art Gallery in Cleveland

*As at May 2026, Source: PropTrack