12 Lapidus Street
Birkdale, QLD 4159

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- schools in Birkdale
- 3
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Area figures
- residents (ABS, June 2024)
- 170,225
- children aged 0–14
- 29,395
- schools
- 37
- parks & libraries
- 71
- kids’ activity providers listed
- 47
Most-listed activities: Karate, AFL, Soccer
Population figures: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Parks, playgrounds & public spaces
Judy Holt Recreational Reserve
Old Cleveland Rd E, Birkdale, Queensland, 4159
753 m straight-line distance
William Taylor Memorial Park
Mary St, Birkdale, Queensland, 4159
1.2 km straight-line distance
Brock Park
Riverton Dr, Wellington Point, Queensland, 4160
1.2 km straight-line distance
Judy Holt Park
Birkdale, Queensland, 4159
1.2 km straight-line distance
William Taylor Memorial Park: Playground, Shade / shelter, Sports courts / fields
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Property Details
700 m²
House
RESIDENTIAL
What's Nearby
Capalaba Football Club Inc
John Fredericks Park, Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba
Mount Petrie Bowmen
1485 Old Cleveland Rd, , Belmont
The Boys' Brigade (Wynnum West)
287 Kianawah Road, Wynnum West
Frontier Studios
1631 Wynnum Rd, Tingalpa
Charles Bluett Piano Studio
8 Naretha St, Carindale
Learning Connections
Suite 5/10 Aminya St, Mansfield
Adrian Keys Music
34 Russell Avenue, Norman Park
Auskick Centre - Mary Mackillop Primary School
10 Hardy Road, BIRKDALE QLD 4159, Birkdale
William Taylor Memorial Park
Mary St, Birkdale
Nearby Schools

St Mary MacKillop Primary School
10 Hardy Road, Birkdale QLD 4159 Australia

Birkdale South State School
451 Old Cleveland Road East, Birkdale QLD 4159 Australia

Birkdale State School
74 Agnes Street, Birkdale QLD 4159 Australia

Wellington Point State High School
Wellington Point, QLD, 4160

Redlands College
38 Anson Rd, Wellington Point QLD 4160 Australia

Alexandra Hills State School
12 Princeton Avenue, Alexandra Hills QLD 4161 Australia
Nearby schools do not imply enrolment eligibility. Confirm catchments, year levels and childcare availability directly with the provider.
Nearby Properties
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Birkdale, QLD 4159
Land Size: 660 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Original Two-Storey Gem in Prime Birkdale Location!
Description: Discover the charm and potential of this original two-storey home, perfectly positioned in the highly sought-after bayside suburb of Birkdale. Offering a fantastic opportunity for renovators, first-home buyers, or investors, this property is brimming with possibilities to create your dream home. Key Features: • Three Generously-Sized Bedrooms: Perfect for families or those looking for extra space. • One Central Bathroom: Functional and ready for your personal touch. • Lower Level: Dedicated car accommodation and ample storage space, ideal for tools, equipment, or creating a workshop. • Original Features: A blank canvas with solid bones, ready for renovation or modernisation to suit your style. Set in a peaceful and family-friendly neighbourhood, 40 Murray Street offers the ultimate bayside lifestyle. • Education: Close to quality schools, including Birkdale State School, St Mary MacKillop Primary School, and Wellington Point State High School. • Parks and Recreation: Enjoy the nearby Esplanade, Birkdale Bushland Refuge, and Aquatic Paradise Park for walking, cycling, or relaxing by the water. • Shopping and Dining: Conveniently located near Birkdale Fair Shopping Centre, with easy access to local cafes, restaurants, and essential amenities. • Transport: Just minutes from Birkdale Train Station, providing seamless access to Brisbane CBD, plus excellent bus routes and major road connections. • Bayside Living: A short drive to Wellington Point and the stunning Moreton Bay, perfect for water sports, fishing, or simply soaking up the coastal vibe. This property is a rare find, offering endless potential to renovate, modernise, or simply enjoy as is. Do not miss out on the opportunity to purchase 40 Murray Street which will be going to auction on Thursday 12th of February at 12:30pm! Bidding Registration on-site on Thursday 12th February from 12pm, Auction Terms: 5% deposit, 42-day settlement **For a link to the Auction Contract and Disclosure Statement please send an online enquiry on the property to receive an auto generated response with a link to these documents** ** Due to QLD Legislation, we are unable to provide any price guides on auction properties. No pre-auction offers will be accepted. ** Queensland Public Trustee is the business name of The Public Trustee of Queensland established under the Public Trustee Act 1978 (QLD)
Agent: Paul Gaffney - paul.gaffney@pt.qld.gov.au - 07 3564 2572
Thorneside, QLD 4158
Property Type: Villa
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: UNDER CONTRACT
Description: Welcome to Villa 18, an immaculately presented lowset home nestled in a peaceful, well-maintained complex in the heart of Thorneside. Offering a perfect blend of comfort, space, and convenience, this charming property is ideal for first home buyers, downsizers, or savvy investors seeking resort-style living without compromising on location. Key Features: Spacious open-plan living, ideal for families or professionals looking for room to relax, entertain, or work from home Well-appointed kitchen with ample storage and bench space, perfect for everyday living and entertaining Master bedroom with private ensuite, providing comfort and separation All three bedrooms feature mirrored built-in robes and ceiling fans for year-round comfort Tranquil, low-maintenance rear courtyard ideal for outdoor dining or quiet mornings Tandem lock-up garage offering secure parking for two vehicles plus extra storage space Access to a beautifully maintained communal pool for relaxed weekends and summer days Location Highlights: Close to local schools, shopping centres, parks, and walking trails Convenient access to public transport, including Thorneside train station Approximately 30 minutes to Brisbane CBD, ideal for commuters Just minutes from the Bayside, with coastal walks, cafes, and weekend markets nearby This well-kept villa presents a fantastic opportunity to enjoy low-maintenance, lifestyle-focused living in a sought-after Bayside suburb. Whether you're looking to move in or add a strong performer to your investment portfolio, this property is a must-see. Contact us today to arrange your private inspection.
Agent: Suzi Slattery - suzislattery@myhomeproperty.com.au - 30673443
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Land Size: 590 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Serious Sellers! Move-In Ready Opportunity!
Description: Welcome to 27 Carinyan Drive, Birkdale! From the moment you arrive, it's clear this is a home is designed for comfort, entertainment and easy family living. Showcasing an exceptional blend of space, practicality and modern updates, this beautifully refreshed low-set home delivers effortless family living on a generous 590sqm block in a highly sought-after Birkdale pocket of the Carinyan Drive Park Estate. Stepping through the front enterance, you are greeted by a light-filled family lounge space, setting the tone for the home's functional and welcoming layout. Flowing seamlessly into the heart of the home, the expansive kitchen and casual dining zone provide the perfect hub for everyday family life, offering excellent bench space, ample storage and a design perfectly suited to entertaining. Beyond the kitchen, the home opens effortlessly to the oversized covered alfresco area, a true extension of the living space. With a desirable north-facing aspect and views across the secure backyard, this outdoor zone is ideal for weekend BBQs, relaxed family gatherings and year-round Queensland living. A separate lounge room bathed in natural light provides an additional retreat, offering flexibility as a media room, second living space or quiet place to unwind. The accommodation is thoughtfully positioned, with three well-proportioned bedrooms located along a private hallway, serviced by the main bathroom and supported by a separate laundry and excellent linen storage. Privately positioned at the rear of the home, the generous master bedrooms provides a true parents' retreat, complete with walk-in wardrobe, private ensuite and direct sliding door access to the backyard. Recently refreshed throughout, this move-in ready home has been enhanced with brand new carpets, professional interior painting, new LED downlights, new ceiling fans and brand-new air conditioning units, ensuring comfort and style from day one. With side access on both sides of the property, a double lock-up garage and additional driveway parking for two more vehicles, this home offers practicality and versatility for all families. Features include: - Master suite with walk-in wardrobe, ensuite and private backyard access - Multiple living/dining areas - Large family kitchen with excellent bench and storage space - Seamless indoor-outdoor flow to expansive alfresco - North-facing covered outdoor entertaining area - Secure, private backyard - Brand new carpets throughout - Fresh professional interior paint - New LED downlights and ceiling fans - Split system Air Conditioning units - Security screens on Front and rear doors - Side access on both sides of the home - Double lock-up garage with Kitchenette - Separate laundry and multiple linen cupboards Shopping & Retail: - Birkdale Fair Shopping Centre - Approx. 3 min drive - Capalaba Central Shopping Centre - Approx. 8 min drive - Capalaba Park Shopping Centre - Approx. 8 min drive - Wellington Point Village - Approx. 7 min drive - Westfield Carindale - Approx. 20 min drive Travel & Lifestyle: - Brisbane CBD - Approx. 20 km / 30-35 min drive - Birkdale Train Station - Approx. 3-4 min drive - Wellington Point Train Station - Approx. 6 min drive - Easy access to Old Cleveland Road and major bus routes - Minutes to waterfront parks, cafés and the Wynnum/Manly foreshore Positioned in a quiet, family-friendly street close to quality schools, transport and local conveniences, this beautifully presented home offers the perfect balance of comfort, lifestyle and practicality. Contact Jackson today for further details or to arrange your inspection. This property is being sold without a price and therefore a price guide cannot be provided. The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes. Disclaimer: We have, in preparing this advertisement, used our best endeavours to ensure the information contained is true and accurate, but accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements contained. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained in this advertisement.
Agent: Jackson Kopiejka - Jackson.K@coronis.com.au - (07) 3890 4344
Wellington Point, QLD 4160
Land Size: 704 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Wellington Point - 7 Rooms For The Modern Family..
Description: Nestled in a remarkable and tightly held Wellington point avenue, this large scale property offers broad options for the growing family and or intergenerational living circumstances. Taking full advantage of the north/south aspect, this beautifully renovated home is light filled and captures all of the bay breezes for a wonderful lifestyle. The layout can be utilised efficiently with seven individual rooms and multiple living spaces of varied sizes. From designated bedrooms, a gaming zone, music room, home gym or even ideal for the home office or artists studio, this property offers the ideal opportunity for the large or blended modern family to settle in to the bayside lifestyle. The main living area has a wonderful feeling of space with its high raked ceilings, that lead into the open plan kitchen and dining which flows seamlessly to the outdoor entertaining area, pool and teenagers retreat. Sit by the fire and be warm and cosy on a winters night. For the future Olympian or fitness fan, the lap pool awaits with this home located in the perfect triangle between Redlands College and Ormiston College. Take advantage of all of the lifestyle of this localé, walking to nearby cafes or a short drive to the village or even to the point for lazy afternoons walking out to King Island, enjoying the splendor of the Moreton Bay Marine Park. This home is an extraordinary opportunity as one of the few properties that can accommodate a family of such significant shape and size. Spend long summer days relaxing undercover by the pool, sharing family BBQ and games night in the pool house. Your memories are here for the making on Skinner Avenue. Additional features • Air conditioning • Solar & 10kw Battery • Generous yard on 704m2 • multiple off street car parks • Established landscaped gardens • Bush outlook and walk nearby SELLER IS COMMITTED TO MOVING - ALL OFFERS INVITED
Agent: Darren Cole - darren@networkrealty.com.au - 0738215266
Agent: Michael Fardouly - mf@networkrealty.com.au - 07 3821 5266
Wellington Point, QLD 4160
Land Size: 800 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Large Family Home in a Great Location.
Description: Quality family home in a sought after location. Features include: • 4 built-in bedrooms • Ensuite and walk - in - robe to main • Formal lounge and dining • Family / meals room • Separate rumpus room • Double garaging and storeroom • Side vehicle access • Large covered rear patio • Inground pool • 800m2 lot Located within easy walk of village shops, rails station, schools and sports club. OPEN HOME - 19/07/25 - CANCELLED
Agent: Gary Barrett - garyb@patbarrettrealty.com.au - 32072322
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Land Size: 242 m²
Property Type: Villa
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: OPEN HOME CANCELLED.
Description: Welcome to an exceptional opportunity in the heart of beautiful Birkdale. Tucked away in a quiet pocket of a well-maintained complex, this low-maintenance immaculate villa presents an outstanding opportunity for investors seeking strong long-term appeal in the tightly held Birkdale market. Property Features: - Two well-proportioned bedrooms with built-in robes - Renovated bathroom with separate shower and bath - Separate toilet - Secure single garage - 242sqm of functional, light-filled living space - Open-plan layout - Air conditioning - Ceiling fans throughout - Large internal separate laundry - Multiple outdoor spaces offering added flexibility - Fully fenced - ideal for pets, children and privacy - Access to an inground pool - Gas services for efficient cooking and cost-effective living Villa 93 is conveniently located close to schools, shops, public transport and established amenities. Importantly, the property is also positioned to benefit from the future Birkdale Precinct development, which once completed is expected to bring dining, retail, community facilities, and transport connections within walking distance, underpinning future demand and capital growth. Scenic parks and bayfront walks are just a short drive away. With its quiet position, modern upgrades, strong tenant appeal, and proximity to existing and planned infrastructure, this is a smart, set-and-forget investment in one of the Bayside's most promising growth pockets. Information contained on any marketing material, website or other portal should not be relied upon and you should make your own enquiries and seek your own independent advice with respect to any property advertised or the information about the property.
Agent: Analiese Nugent - analiese@coronis.com.au - (07) 3890 4344
Wellington Point, QLD 4160
Land Size: 770 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: Large Family Home
Description: This quality two storey home, built by Fiteni Homes is set in a quiet elevated cul-de-sac, is sure to impress. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 ensuites), formal and informal living, hostess kitchen, huge laundry / mud room and double garaging with storage and workbench. Full length rear patio is ideal for entertaining. Quality inclusions include air conditioning, vaulted ceilings and 6 kw of solar. All this on a 770 m2 allotment with great side access for boat or caravan. Located within easy walk of village shops, rail station and all Wellington Point schools. See you at the open on the 24th. 10:00am to 10:45am. Inspection will impress.
Agent: Gary Barrett - garyb@patbarrettrealty.com.au - 32072322
Birkdale, QLD 4159
Land Size: 797 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: High-Potential Investment Opportunity in Birkdale - Act Fast
Description: Introducing 68 Collingwood Rd, Birkdale - a stylish Queenslander on a generous 797m² block, perfectly positioned in one of South-East Queensland's fastest-growing regions. This is more than a home - it's a rare chance to unlock significant value and strong long-term returns. Built with high 11ft ceilings and elevated for natural air circulation, the property combines classic charm with practical family living. Featuring three very large bedrooms and a spacious lounge, it offers comfortable living today while holding tremendous potential for redevelopment or value-add investment. Why This Property Stands Out • 797m² block offering scope for redevelopment, subdivision, or enhancement - huge upside potential for investors or developers • Perfect location: short walk to Brisbane City train, minutes from Wellington Point and Moreton Bay • Quality schools nearby, both private and public, increasing long-term rental and resale appeal • Generous living spaces: three large bedrooms, high ceilings, and a spacious lounge • Large yard suitable for family living or future development possibilities • Shopping centre just a short walk away and easy access to city amenities • Close to Brisbane CBD (30 min) and Gold Coast (55 min) The Investment Case South-East Queensland is booming, and properties like this rarely come to market. With immediate development potential and strong growth forecasts, this is an opportunity to secure a property with huge upside in a high-demand location. The sellers are motivated and ready to act, meaning this property could be yours sooner than you think. Opportunities like this in Birkdale don't stay available for long - inspect today to avoid missing out on this exceptional investment.
Agent: Lawrence Acaster - lawrence.acaster@baycityestateagents.com.au
Agent: Dave Hardman - dave.hardman@baycityestateagents.com.au
Land Size: 683 m²
Property Type: House
Listing Type: Residential
Status: Active
Summary: SOLD PENDING SETTLEMENT!
Description: ### Please note that this property is currently tenant occupied until Feb 2026 @ $700 per week and inspections are done by private appointment during school hours ### This home has everything you could want in a new home - Location + Pool + Solar - and is the perfect addition to your investment portfolio or simply somewhere to enjoy and call home! Upon entering the home, there is a huge open plan lounge (with air con), dining and kitchen area with great eat-at bench, loads of cupboard space and a dishwasher. There are 3 bedrooms (main with air con) and all with built-in robes and a 2 way access renovated bathroom - it's just like having an ensuite without the extra cleaning. Positioned on a corner block with fully fenced yard, huge covered patio area with built-in fire-pit, loads of solar panels, remote lockup car accomodation (plus room for trailer), garden shed and a swimming pool. Located in the heart of Birkdale, public transport, shops, schools and childcare centres are only a few short minutes away. Be quick to avoid missing out on this home.
Agent: Ben Stanton - ben@redlandcitypc.com.au - 07 3823 5986











