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Local Council
Brisbane City Council
Housing Era
Post-War & Fibro Era (1940s–1970s)
Postcode
4171, QLD
Council Contact
07 3403 8888
Bulimba combines post-war fibro and weatherboard homes from the 1940s–70s with a growing number of contemporary townhouses and luxury riverfront properties. The suburb is positioned on a wide bend of the Brisbane River and was significantly impacted by the 2011 floods. Oxford Street's vibrant cafe and restaurant strip drives commercial renovation activity, while the residential streets contain a mix of character homes under TBC Overlay protection and newer infill development.
Common Building Materials
Brisbane City Council's Traditional Building Character Overlay applies to several Bulimba residential streets. The Bulimba Historic Precinct on Oxford Street is locally significant. The former Bulimba Barracks site (now Bulimba Barracks Heritage Precinct) is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and the National Heritage List, representing an exceptional example of early 20th-century military garrison architecture.
Significant Heritage Items
What experienced tradies know before starting work here
2011 flood aftermath
Fibro asbestos cement sheeting is very common in 1950s–70s homes
Barracks Heritage Precinct is subject to Commonwealth Heritage requirements if funded by Federal money
TBC Overlay on residential streets requires Council approval before character element removal
River proximity and flood mapping
Oxford Street's commercial activity means delivery windows must be scheduled outside peak cafe/restaurant hours (before 9am or after 3pm)
Tips specific to working in Bulimba
The Bulimba Barracks redevelopment is one of Australia's largest heritage adaptive reuse projects — an exceptional benchmark for heritage construction in Queensland
Post-2011 flood rebuilds in Bulimba used a wide variety of contractors; some work was excellent, some was rushed — independent building inspection before purchasing or renovating is essential
Oxford Street restaurants and cafes have very specific grease trap, extraction, and acoustic requirements — always engage a commercial kitchen specialist
Bulimba's ferry access means tradies can park at the Bulimba ferry terminal car park and avoid congestion during renovations on waterfront properties
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