A visit to two local parks in Brisbane’s south-west now reveals more than just open green space. Residents arriving at Durack Common and Grove Street Park will find a range of new additions designed to make these community spaces more welcoming, active and enjoyable for everyone.
At Durack Common on Durella Street, the most noticeable change is the installation of brand-new outdoor gym equipment. Positioned within the park’s open surroundings, the fitness stations provide an opportunity for residents to exercise in the fresh air, whether they are beginning a fitness journey, maintaining an active lifestyle or simply looking for a different way to enjoy the outdoors.
Not far away in Doolandella, Grove Street Park has also undergone a transformation. Families and visitors can now make use of a new picnic shelter and table, creating a comfortable place to gather, relax and enjoy the park.
A new pedestrian gate entrance, complete with a top-pull latch, has improved access, while a connecting pathway links visitors directly from the main footpath to the new shelter.
The improvements do not stop there. An upgraded water tap, along with fresh turf and landscaping works, has helped refresh the park’s appearance and functionality, creating a more inviting environment for regular visitors and newcomers alike.
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Together, these upgrades reflect an ongoing commitment to enhancing local recreational spaces and ensuring neighbourhood parks remain valued community hubs.
As communities continue to grow, these enhancements serve as a reminder of the important role public green spaces play in bringing people together, supporting healthy lifestyles and creating places where neighbours can connect and enjoy the outdoors.
According to Queensland Police, the incident occurred around 9.45 a.m. on 9 June when a man allegedly entered the store, jumped over the counter and smashed glass display cabinets with a hammer before stealing jewellery and fleeing on foot. No physical injuries were reported. Police say investigations remain ongoing.
The suspect is described as an Islander-appearing man aged in his 30s or 40s. He was reportedly wearing a yellow high-visibility shirt, beige pants and gloves at the time of the incident. Detectives are appealing for anyone with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area to come forward.
What is an “Enter and Commit Offence”?
The term “enter and commit offence” is a Queensland criminal offence that generally refers to a person entering a building or premises and committing a crime inside. In this case, police allege the offender entered a business and then stole merchandise after damaging property within the store.
The offence can apply to a range of situations involving businesses, homes or other premises where a person unlawfully enters and then commits another crime such as stealing, wilful damage or assault.
Residents and business owners who were in the Forest Lake Shopping Village precinct on Tuesday morning are encouraged to check any CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage that may assist investigators.
Anyone with information can contact Policelink or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Forest Lake remains one of the busiest and most closely watched property markets in Brisbane’s south-west corridor, with strong activity continuing across surrounding suburbs including Pallara, Doolandella, Durack and Inala.
Local agent Matthew Groves shares his latest observations on investor sentiment, buyer activity, recent sales and the broader market conditions shaping the area in mid-2026.
So the Federal Budget has definitely created uncertainty across parts of the local property market. I’m speaking with many investors who are considering selling ahead of the proposed 2027 changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax arrangements.
Recent industry reporting also suggests investor participation across South-East Queensland has fallen by more than 20% since the start of 2026 amid uncertainty surrounding the proposed reforms.
At the same time, concerns around first home buyer negative equity are starting to emerge nationally, particularly in some Sydney markets. At this stage though, those pressures do not really appear to extend to Forest Lake, Doolandella, Pallara, Inala, Durack, Ellen Grove and surrounding areas, where conditions still seem comparatively stable.
From my perspective, the local market may come off the very top slightly, but not dramatically, which could create a solid buying opportunity before the next growth phase. There are still pre-qualified buyers active in the market despite broader economic headwinds.
I take 19 Centaurus Street, Inala to auction on June 20 if not sold prior. It’s a three-bedroom home on 633 square metres and, subject to approvals, has potential for a future granny flat thanks to the side access.
A lot of people don’t realise the now-closed Inala State School was actually located in neighbouring Durack. The school opened in 1962 and closed in 1995 when it merged with Glenala State High School, which remains in Durack today.
Another recent result we were pleased with was the sale of 21 Durundur Court, Durack, which settled at $1.45 million after selling under the hammer. We’re now also marketing 91 Hampton Street, Durack following its first open home last weekend — a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home on 622 square metres returning $600 per week in rent, with tenants in place until July.
And another piece of local history many newer residents may not know: Durack was officially named in 1976 after a community competition, with locals voting to honour Michael “Stumpy” Durack. The Durack family once owned the Archerfield Station, which covered around 56.7 square kilometres, with the original homestead located in what is now Homestead Park at Forest Lake.
Matthew Groves
Market Insights
Forest Lake is by far the busiest market in the area, so we have summarised the last 3 months of publicly available data below. For Pallara, Doolandella, Durack, and Inala we have summarised the last 6 months.
SW BrisbaneMarket Insights
Residential house sales analysis · Data to 31 May 2026 · Houses only
Last 3 Months
Forest Lake
Mar 1 – May 31, 2026 · 3-Month Report
Total Sales
51
House transactions
Median Price
$1.085M
All houses
Avg Days on Market
18
Very competitive
Price Range
$660k–$1.75M
Min–Max
Top Sale
$1.75M
6 Alexandrina Cct
3
Bedrooms
$995k
Median · 23 sales
4
Bedrooms
$1.1M
Median · 21 sales
5
Bedrooms
$1.208M
Median · 4 sales
Price Band Distribution
Days on Market Distribution
Monthly Sales Volume
🏆 Top 5 Sales
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Address
Price
Beds
Land m²
1
6 Alexandrina Cct
$1,750,000
6 bed
766m²
2
10 Chatswood Cl
$1,635,000
4 bed
952m²
3
10 Dandenong St
$1,450,000
6 bed
720m²
4
12 Cassatt Pl
$1,420,000
4 bed
1005m²
5
5 Fitzroy Pl
$1,420,000
5 bed
704m²
Last 6 Months
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Durack
Dec 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 · 6-Month Report
Total Sales
19
House transactions
Median Price
$1.02M
All houses
Avg Days on Market
32
Moderate pace
Price Range
$880k–$1.45M
Min–Max
Top Sale
$1.45M
21 Durundur Crt
3
Bedrooms
$940k
Median · 7 sales
4
Bedrooms
$1.059M
Median · 11 sales
5
Bedrooms
$900k
Median · 1 sale
Price Band Distribution
Days on Market Distribution
Monthly Sales Volume
🏆 Top 5 Sales
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Address
Price
Beds
Land m²
1
21 Durundur Crt
$1,450,000
4 bed
1680m²
2
5 Boulia Ct
$1,310,000
4 bed
1093m²
3
16 Emerson Cl
$1,260,000
4 bed
483m²
4
9 Kurrajong St
$1,130,000
3 bed
628m²
5
13 Chanel Pl
$1,100,000
4 bed
450m²
Pallara
Dec 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 · 6-Month Report
Total Sales
46
House transactions
Median Price
$1.20M
All houses
Avg Days on Market
37
Moderate pace
Price Range
$950k–$3.35M
Min–Max
Top Sale
$3.35M
168 Laxton Rd (acreage)
3
Bedrooms
N/A
No sales recorded
4
Bedrooms
$1.165M
Median · 37 sales
5
Bedrooms
$1.335M
Median · 5 sales
Price Band Distribution
Days on Market Distribution
Monthly Sales Volume
🏆 Top 5 Sales
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#
Address
Price
Beds
Land m²
1
148 Botanical Circuit
$1,672,000
4 bed
400m²
2
46 Landel St
$1,636,000
2 bed
1.64ha
3
101 Ponting Circuit
$1,610,000
5 bed
360m²
4
4 Tambor Cres
$1,530,000
6 bed
416m²
5
29 Miami Pl
$1,499,000
5 bed
402m²
Doolandella
Dec 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 · 6-Month Report
Total Sales
23
House transactions
Median Price
$1.08M
All houses
Avg Days on Market
26
Active market
Price Range
$700k–$1.3M
Min–Max
Top Sale
$1.3M
Two properties
3
Bedrooms
$915k
Median · 2 sales
4
Bedrooms
$1.085M
Median · 19 sales
5
Bedrooms
$1.0M
Median · 2 sales
Price Band Distribution
Days on Market Distribution
Monthly Sales Volume
🏆 Top 5 Sales
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Address
Price
Beds
Land m²
1
1 Hanley St
$1,300,000
5 bed
600m²
1
17 Rockfield Rd
$1,300,000
4 bed
404m²
3
23/53 Crossacres St
$1,225,000
4 bed
400m²
4
58 Fred Pham Cres
$1,235,000
4 bed
500m²
5
17 Muhammad St
$1,215,000
4 bed
529m²
Inala
Dec 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026 · 6-Month Report
Total Sales
45
House transactions
Median Price
$900k
All houses
Avg Days on Market
36
Moderate pace
Price Range
$280k–$1.25M
Min–Max
Top Sale
$1.25M
Two properties
3
Bedrooms
$915k
Median · 28 sales
4
Bedrooms
$865k
Median · 8 sales
5
Bedrooms
$1.235M
Median · 3 sales
Price Band Distribution
Days on Market Distribution
Monthly Sales Volume
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Address
Price
Beds
Land m²
1
10 Cygnus St
$1,250,000
5 bed
675m²
1
107 Biota St
$1,250,000
6 bed
630m²
3
7 Japonica St
$1,235,000
5 bed
647m²
4
15 Grebe St
$1,200,000
5 bed
645m²
5
56 Azalea St
$1,128,000
3 bed
706m²
What’s Your Property Worth?
Forest Lake
Doolandella
Pallara
Durack
Some Development Applications
Recent development activity in Forest Lake and the surrounding suburbs is adding another layer to how the market is evolving. The map below highlights some key proposals and applications in the area.
Illegal dumping continues to leave its mark across Brisbane, especially in the suburbs around Forest Lake. With clean-up costs mounting, a network of more than 200 AI-assisted cameras is being used to monitor hotspots and help identify those responsible.
Additional motion-activated cameras are now operating at known dumping hotspots and high-risk locations, helping authorities identify vehicles, number plates, people and discarded items. This brings the total to more than 200 devices operating across the city.
A Growing Network of Cameras Across Brisbane
Illegal dumping often happens away from public view, with offenders leaving furniture, household rubbish, building materials and other waste in parks, roadside areas and industrial precincts.
To combat the problem, Brisbane City Council has steadily expanded its surveillance network. The technology forms part of a wider crackdown on illegal dumping, a problem that has been estimated to cost ratepayers about $500,000 each year in clean-up expenses alone.
The cameras are activated by movement and can capture footage that assists council officers during investigations. The latest figures show the effort is producing results. More than 850 infringement notices and warnings have been issued so far in 2026, with penalties exceeding $525,000.
The surveillance network is supported by new warning signs installed in multiple languages, including Arabic, simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese.
South Brisbane Features Prominently in Complaint Data
While the crackdown is taking place across Brisbane, several South Brisbane suburbs featured prominently in Council’s latest hotspot rankings.
Moorooka recorded the highest number of illegal dumping complaints in Brisbane during 2026. Sunnybank Hills ranked second, while Forest Lake, Runcorn, Sunnybank and Annerley also appeared among the city’s top complaint locations.
This reflects the reports received from residents and community members who have alerted Council to dumped rubbish and abandoned items. The figures suggest illegal dumping remains a visible issue across parts of South Brisbane, particularly in areas where residential neighbourhoods sit alongside commercial, industrial or bushland corridors.
Richlands and Willawong Among Areas Where Offenders Were Caught
The list also highlights locations where infringement notices and warnings have been issued.
Richlands recorded 49 notices, placing it among Brisbane’s leading enforcement locations. Willawong also appeared on the list, while nearby Doolandella was linked to areas receiving increased enforcement attention.
In some cases, areas with fewer complaints may generate more notices if surveillance cameras capture evidence that leads to successful investigations.
2026
Most Illegal Dumping Complaints
Most Infringement & Warning Notices
Notices Issued
1
Moorooka
Mount Coot-tha
318
2
Sunnybank Hills
Mount Gravatt
125
3
New Farm
Richlands
49
4
Coorparoo
Bald Hills
45
5
Forest Lake
Cannon Hill
38
6
Morningside
Bulwer
35
7
Carina
Doolandella
25
8
Runcorn
Willawong
22
9
Sunnybank
Chandler
19
10
Annerley
Nathan
19
From Mattresses to Building Waste
Illegal dumping takes many forms. Council reports commonly involve mattresses, furniture, whitegoods, tyres, green waste and construction materials. Some incidents involve household items that residents no longer want, while others involve larger quantities of waste left in public spaces.
Apart from creating an eyesore, dumped materials can affect local waterways, damage vegetation and create hazards for people using parks, footpaths and public land. The environmental impacts can be particularly significant when hazardous materials or chemicals are involved.
Options Available for Residents
Council is encouraging residents to use legal disposal options rather than leaving unwanted items in public places. Regular household waste can be placed in standard collection bins, while larger items can be taken to resource recovery centres and transfer stations. Waste vouchers, hazardous waste drop-off events and other disposal programs are also available throughout the year.
Items that remain in good condition may be suitable for donation through charities, community groups or reuse organisations. Residents who witness illegal dumping can report incidents by phoning Council on 07 3403 8888. Information such as locations, photographs and descriptions of dumped materials can assist investigations.
With more cameras operating across the city and additional enforcement activity underway, authorities are hoping fewer mattresses, fridges, tyres and piles of rubbish end up where they should never have been left in the first place.
Locals have put together a wish list of projects for Forest Lake, Inala, Richlands, Doolandella, Durack, and Ellen Grove, ahead of the new budget for FY 2026-2027.
Footpaths with missing links. A sports complex described as well past its use-by date. A notorious intersection that has seen crashes and fatalities for a decade. Here’s a line-up of what residents could see funded, and what has been waiting years to be addressed.
Footpaths with missing links. A sports complex described as well past its use-by date. A notorious intersection that has seen crashes and fatalities for a decade. For residents across Brisbane’s southwest, these are not new problems. But with the city’s annual budget due in June, a detailed list of requested fixes has now been formally put on the table.
The submission for Forest Lake Ward covers more than 130 individual projects spanning Forest Lake, Inala, Richlands, Doolandella, Durack and Ellen Grove, ranging from minor path connections to multimillion-dollar sporting and aquatic facilities.
Getting around safely
Photo credit: Google Street View
Active transport and road safety account for a large share of the requests, with over 30 new or upgraded footpaths and shared path connections put forward. Many are small but critical missing links used daily by schoolchildren, commuters and residents travelling to bus stops.
One request flags that pedestrians on High Street, Forest Lake, including children and grandparents, are currently forced to walk on uneven dirt and grass due to a gap in the existing path network. A shared-path upgrade along Acanthus Street in Richlands is also sought, to give cyclists a safer route away from heavy industrial traffic.
New traffic signals are being requested at several locations, including Grand Avenue and Woogaroo Street, Government Road and Forest Lake Boulevard, and Woogaroo Street and Johnston Road.
The long-troubled Archerfield Road and Pine Road intersection in Inala is again among the priorities. Three designs have been proposed over the past decade without any construction proceeding, and multiple crashes and fatalities have occurred at the site in that time. The project recently received a boost, with the Federal Government committing $3 million towards fixing the intersection and a further $667,000 for nearby works on Azalea Street. The submission calls for construction to now get underway.
Parks, pools, and places to play
McEwan Park (Photo credit: Google Maps/J C)
An $8 million design and planning request has been put forward for a new aquatic complex for Forest Lake, a facility that has long been requested by local residents.
McEwan Sports Fields in Inala is listed for a $2.5 million full upgrade, with the submission noting the ovals and facilities are extremely old and in need of comprehensive renewal. Kev Hooper Park is also nominated for a potential $5 million investment, to include water playground equipment and free Wi-Fi.
A wide range of parks across the ward are put forward for smaller but practical improvements, including new or upgraded playgrounds, half-courts, fitness equipment, shade sails and BBQ facilities at Augusta Crescent, Forbes Park, Desoto Place Park and Jubilee Park, among others.
Sporting infrastructure requests include netball courts for Ellen Grove or Forest Lake ($200,000) and a BMX track for Ellen Grove ($250,000).
Roads and infrastructure
Photo credit: Google Street View
More than 20 roads across the ward are nominated for resurfacing, widening or kerb and channel upgrades, with many in Inala, Richlands and Doolandella where heavy vehicle use and ongoing development have accelerated wear on ageing road surfaces. The largest single resurfacing request covers Waterford Road in Ellen Grove, estimated at $500,000, and described as carrying large amounts of traffic including trucks, with persistent pothole problems.
The 2026–27 Brisbane City budget is expected to be handed down in June. With more than 130 projects on the list, residents across the ward will find out which of the requested improvements make the final cut.
New residential developments, including townhouse projects and land releases, are continuing across the suburb as Brisbane’s outer south-west expands. At the same time, demographic changes and migration are reshaping the community, turning Doolandella into one of the city’s increasingly diverse outer suburbs.
While neighbouring areas built stronger public profiles earlier, Doolandella has quietly recorded strong population growth in recent years. According to data published by OpenAgent, the suburb’s population increased from 4,817 in 2016 to 7,123 in 2021.
Its growing appeal appears linked to newer housing supply, motorway access and family-style suburban living, or factors that may raise the growing interest from younger families and property investors looking at Brisbane’s outer suburban market.
New Housing Projects Are Changing the Shape of the Suburb
Unlike many older Brisbane suburbs where available land is limited, Doolandella continues to see new residential construction and medium-density housing projects.
Property platforms have increasingly highlighted the suburb because of its younger demographic profile and continued residential development. Data from Your Investment Property Magazine shows the suburb has a strong concentration of residents aged between 30 and 39, with couples and families making up a significant part of the population.
The suburb’s location has also become an important drawcard for residents who need access to employment areas across Brisbane’s south-west corridor. Doolandella sits close to the Logan Motorway and Ipswich Motorway, giving residents easier travel connections to surrounding suburbs and industrial areas.
Although the suburb has grown rapidly, it remains largely residential in character. Streets of newer homes and local parks continue to shape its family-oriented image.
Residential projects such as Clover Gardens and Golden Grove Townhouses point to continued confidence in Doolandella’s long-term housing growth.
Migration and Cultural Diversity Are Reshaping Community Life
But housing growth is only part of the story unfolding in Doolandella.
The suburb’s cultural makeup has changed significantly over the past decade, reflecting broader demographic shifts taking place across Brisbane’s south-west.
Earlier census data identified Vietnamese residents among the suburb’s largest overseas-born groups, while Vietnamese was also listed among the most commonly spoken languages at home.
According to demographic information published through AreaSearch, population growth in the area has continued steadily in recent years as Brisbane’s outer suburbs expand.
Multiple languages are now spoken across the community, reflecting the suburb’s increasingly multicultural population. Doolandella also sits near Inala, which has long been recognised as an important centre of Vietnamese community life in Brisbane’s south-west.
Research examining the history of Vietnamese settlement in Australia, published through ResearchGate, notes that Vietnamese Australian communities have expanded over decades through family migration, community networks and business development.
Churches and Community Centres Reflect Long-Term Growth
The growth of community infrastructure has become one of the clearest signs of demographic change across Brisbane’s south-west corridor, includinging Doolandella.
In 2024, Brisbane’s Vietnamese Catholic community opened a major new church precinct following years of planning and fundraising. The development has been linked to increasing youth participation and growing demand for larger community spaces.
Cultural traditions also continue to play an important role in Vietnamese Australian community life. Information published by the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland notes that celebrations such as Tet, faith gatherings and shared food traditions remain central parts of community identity across Queensland.
The suburb may still lack the profile of some neighbouring areas, but the population growth, residential development and changing demographics suggest it is becoming an increasingly important part of Brisbane’s outer suburban story.
The Ellen Grove parks precinct project remains in the planning phase, with a final concept plan guiding future upgrades at Ellen Grove District Park and Waterford Road Park in Ellen Grove.
Planning for the Ellen Grove parks precinct began with community engagement between May and June 2023, allowing residents and stakeholders to share input on future park use.
A draft concept plan was later released in November 2024, followed by further consultation before the final concept plan was completed by late 2025.
Photo Credit: BCC
What Is Planned For Ellen Grove
The concept plan outlines a range of recreation and community features designed to meet the needs of a growing population.
Proposed inclusions feature open space, shelters, picnic tables and a playground, alongside tennis courts and other recreation areas. A clubhouse is also planned, with facilities including a kiosk, pro shop, bathroom and meeting spaces.
Photo Credit: BCC
Balancing Use With Natural Surroundings
The project aims to support both recreation and environmental outcomes across the precinct.
Planning documents indicate that natural environmental values within the parklands will be protected and enhanced, ensuring green space is maintained while new facilities are introduced.
Photo Credit: BCC
Community Input Shapes The Outcome
Feedback collected during the 2023 engagement period contributed to the overall design direction of the project.
Input from residents helped shape the mix of recreation spaces and family-friendly facilities included in the concept plan.
Timeline Points To Long-Term Delivery
The project remains listed as planned, with detailed design scheduled to begin in 2026.
Works are expected to commence in 2028, although timing remains subject to weather and future funding. Some project updates have referenced the 2027–28 financial year, but current planning outlines 2028 as the anticipated start for construction.
Photo Credit: BCC
What Happens Next For Ellen Grove
With the concept plan finalised, the next stage will focus on detailed design and preparation for delivery.
The project is intended to provide sport and recreation facilities, green space and community amenities for Ellen Grove as development in the area continues.
The future of the Ellen Grove parks precinct is moving towards its next major planning stage, with detailed design expected to begin in 2026 for proposed improvements at Ellen Grove District Park and Waterford Road Park.
Detailed Design Expected For Ellen Grove Parks Precinct In 2026
The project remains in the planning stage, but the direction is now clearer for two parks intended to support play, sport, gathering spaces and green areas for a growing community.
The plan covers Ellen Grove District Park and Waterford Road Park. Proposed features include open space, shelters, picnic tables, a playground, tennis courts and a clubhouse with a kiosk, pro shop, bathrooms and meeting facilities.
Natural areas are also part of the planning direction. The project material states that surrounding environmental values will be considered, protected and enhanced as future improvements are developed.
Photo Credit: BCC
Local Ideas Helped Shape The Park Plans
Early feedback was gathered from 22 May to 13 June 2023, when more than 100 people contributed ideas for the parks. For Ellen Grove District Park, suggestions included climbing ropes, swings, slides, accessible play equipment and a playground designed to fit with the natural setting.
Local input also pointed to the need for places to gather, including shaded seating, picnic and barbecue areas, shelters and toilets. Improved paths through and around the park were also raised, with interest in routes suitable for walking, cycling, scooters, prams and wheelchairs.
Photo Credit: BCC
For Waterford Road Park, the strongest themes centred on keeping existing trees, maintaining the natural environment and adding practical features that would make the space easier to use.
Suggested improvements included seating, picnic and barbecue areas, and walkable pathways. Broader comments also raised safe access, better connectivity between the parks, secure open spaces and consideration of lighting and noise.
Photo Credit: BCC
Support And Concerns Raised During Later Feedback
A second engagement period ran from 4 November to 1 December 2024 after the draft concept plan was released. During that stage, 144 feedback surveys were submitted and about 80 people attended information kiosks.
Most survey responses supported the proposed features, with 121 of 144 responses indicating support or strong support. A proposed green space for informal gatherings or sport was also positively received, with 109 respondents saying they would likely use that type of area.
More than 70 per cent of survey respondents indicated the proposed clubhouse and kiosk would improve the visitor experience. Accessible pathways were also expected to be well used, with 136 of 143 respondents saying they would use them for exercise, movement through the area or walking dogs.
Photo Credit: BCC
The feedback also identified issues to be considered as the project moves forward. Concerns included stormwater runoff, increased traffic from park visitors and the need for more car parking.
Some attendees also raised the need for better pathways and pedestrian crossings to make access to the parks easier. Others raised concerns about lighting linked to the proposed tennis courts, including light pollution and possible curfews for lights and hours of play.
Additional ideas suggested during engagement included waterplay, table tennis, volleyball space and more shade.
Works are expected to commence in 2028, although construction timing remains subject to weather and future funding.
Early works have begun on the Pallara District Sports Park, with the project entering a new phase ahead of main construction scheduled to start in late 2026, subject to weather conditions and approvals.
The park has been in planning since 2023, shaped by community engagement, a detailed sports needs analysis and technical investigations that together informed a final concept plan released in late 2025. For Pallara residents who have watched the suburb’s population grow rapidly while its sporting infrastructure remained limited, the early works signal that delivery is finally underway.
Construction continues until 2028, delivering a major $15 million to $20 million boost to sporting infrastructure in Brisbane’s south-west.
A park designed around what the community asked for
Community engagement conducted through October 2023 invited Pallara residents to share how they wanted to use the future park. That feedback, combined with a detailed sports needs study, shaped a concept plan that reflects the suburb’s growing and active population.
The concept plan shows two sports fields surrounded by shared pathways, spectator areas and team shelters, a future playground zone, water tanks for irrigation, car parking and a clubhouse. Sports field lighting is also included, along with bus pick-up and drop-off zones, making the park accessible for sporting clubs and community groups travelling to and from the site.
The two-field layout gives the park capacity to host multiple sports simultaneously, and the clubhouse will provide facilities for the local clubs and sporting groups that will eventually call the park home. Those clubs will be identified through future tenders as the project progresses toward construction.
Sporting groups are already taking notice
The scale of the planned facility has already drawn attention from local sporting organisations assessing whether it suits their needs.
Algester Little Athletics centre manager Scott Mackay noted the Pallara District Sports Park would need to include a 400-metre running track for his club to consider relocating there, signalling genuine community interest in what the site could ultimately accommodate.
A detailed sports needs analysis has helped shape the plans, with local clubs to be identified through future tenders. The final mix of sports and user groups will be determined through that process, giving the community an ongoing stake in how the park takes shape.
What comes next on the timeline
The project’s current phase is early works, with main construction planned to begin in late 2026, subject to weather conditions and planning approvals. The full project timeline runs through to 2028, with further stages of the broader Pallara Open Space Network Corridor subject to future funding allocations and development agreements in the area.
Project budgets will be confirmed once planning, design and tender stages are complete.
For more information or to follow the project’s progress, contact the project team on 07 3178 5413 during business hours, email cityprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au, or click here.
