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Birkdale and Thorneside are bayside suburbs 20 kilometres east of the CBD, 20 minutes to the airport, with its closest suburb being Wellington Point.
Birkdale has a bustling friendly atmosphere where the water and seaside are enjoyed to the fullest by locals. There is great access to fishing, boating and various water sports. Birkdale has its own shopping centre, Birkdale Fair.
Fabulous restaurants and cafes and the trendy new Brew House cater to foodies, with new cafes and eateries currently underway due to the demand.
Birkdale is known for its public and private schooling. The well known Birkdale South School and Birkdale State School have active P&C associations. Mary MacKillop College and Redlands College are known nationally.
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Birkdale offers plenty of diversity with St James Park acreage estate only 15 minutes to the waters edge and Thorneside rail station. It offers peace and tranquility, yet is close to all amenities. Birkdale also boasts the beautiful Aquatic Paradise Canal Estate. It caters for everyone - families, retirees, investors, young and old.
Thorneside is a hidden gem and is turning into a gold star performer, according to Debbie Ward of LJ Hooker Birkdale. Once dominated by fisherman shacks and budget accommodation, it’s turning around with 11.5 per cent increase in values for the year. Thorneside is on demand as it is right on the water with plenty of parks, beautiful village atmosphere, recreational activities.
Lifestyle
Both suburbs offer a beautiful lifestyle for bringing up your children with water activities, numerous parks, bike paths, walkways and a friendly neighbourhood.
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Must do
- Enjoy breakfast, lunch or a coffee the new cafe, right opposite Beth Boyd Park. The park has plenty of activities for the children and there is a white sandy beach for swimming.
- From Beth Boyd Park, Thorneside walk along the Esplanade right through to the Aquatic Paradise Park at Birkdale. A beautiful relaxing 30 minute walk or a 10 minute run for the active people, it also includes a outdoor gym.
At a glance
Thorneside
- Median sale price: $475k
- Properties sold in the last 12 months: 31
- Suburb growth: -3.1 per cent
- Suburb rental yield: +4.6 per cent
- Current median rent: $420
Birkdale
- Median sale price: $528k
- Properties sold in the last 12 months: 212
- Suburb growth: +4 per cent
- Suburb rental yield: +4.5 per cent
- Current median rent: $460
- Source: PriceFinder
