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.
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.
In this latest edition of our Local Property Market Snapshot, recent sales activity, current listings, median pricing, and a peek into local development applications, along with market commentary from Local Expert Matt Groves, provide a multi-layered view of how the market is tracking across Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs.
Rather than relying on a single metric, the combination of what’s selling, where prices are sitting and how activity varies between suburbs offers a practical benchmark for homeowners and buyers to assess value and compare conditions across the local area.
Property investors are very nervous about the potential impending CGT budget policy.
It is difficult to advise clients because there is a tendency to wait until after the budget on May 12, but that could mean selling into a glut of new listings, which may cause downward pressure on prices.
Despite testing economic conditions, with the oil price situation pushing diesel costs and the price of many plastic products, including plumber’s piping, through the roof, we had a satisfactory auction of 21 Durundur Court, Durack. Three bidders ended up taking the property to $1.45 million when the hammer came down, the vendor was happy, and when other properties in that price range are having to sell at a discount currently, this was fair value.
We are currently listing a 3-bedroom property in Inala at 19 Centaurus Street, set on 693 square metres of land. Subject to the necessary approvals, a buyer could decide to build a granny flat as it has good side access.
Did you know that until the 1950s, Inala was known as Serviceton because after World War II a group of ex-servicemen formed the Serviceton Co-Operative Society to build homes for their families. The word “Inala” is Aboriginal, meaning a peaceful or restful place.
On August 9, 1975, 326 Vietnamese refugees arrived in Brisbane and Inala became their favoured home. Inala Plaza is now an extraordinary cultural experience.
Over the last 90 days, 3-bedroom houses in Inala have ranged from $792,000 to $1,050,000, while 4-bedroom houses have ranged from $780,000 to $1,098,000, which is quite unusual as they seem very close. The sample size is small, being six 3-bedroom house sales in Inala, with five 4-bedroom house sales in Inala. However, this still seems out of whack.
For example, in Forest Lake, the 90-day window shows the following for the same 90-day window:
#Beds
#Sales
Median
Price Range
3
28
$979K
$800K – $1.18M
4
16
$1.25M
$985K – $1.65M
5
7
$1.42M
$1.15M – $1.60M
What’s my house worth in Forest Lake?
Use these lists of recent property listings and recent top sales to estimate where the value of your property fits, along with the pulse of the market in Forest Lake.
RECENT PROPERTY LISTINGS
FOREST LAKE
Address
Price
9 Paton Cres
5
2
$1.03M+
26 Dulwich Pl
4
2
$1.1M+
12 Cassatt Pl
4
2
$1.435M+
24 Harrison Cres
4
2
$900K+
78 Augusta Cres
3
2
$949K
FOREST LAKE
TOP 10 SALES | LAST 90 DAYS
Address
Price
17 Santorini Pl
$1.65M
4
2
65 Booloumba Cres
$1.60M
5
2
8 Unley Pl
$1.60M
5
2
14 Lilydale Pl
$1.56M
5
2
5 Fitzroy Pl
$1.42M
5
2
62 Toolara Cct
$1.379M
4
2
36 Pendula Cct
$1.365M
6
3
4 Burnside Pl
$1.355M
4
2
44 Pacific Pde
$1.35M
4
2
5 Baccata Pl
$1.29M
4
2
Forest Lake Medians (90-day and 1-year Overview)
Forest Lake’s recent sales point to a clear concentration of demand in the 3- and 4-bedroom segments, with the 3-bedroom market driving the highest transaction volume while 4-bedroom homes maintain a strong price premium without matching that volume.
Recent sales show higher pricing across all house segments compared to the 12-month figures, particularly in the core 3- and 4-bedroom markets.
The price ranges between these two segments show only limited overlap at the margins, suggesting buyers are largely operating within defined budget bands rather than stretching between categories. The 5-bedroom market, while naturally achieving higher prices, remains comparatively thin, indicating it plays a much smaller role in overall market movement than the core 3- and 4-bedroom segments.
Unit sales are only reflected in the 12-month data, with relatively low volumes across all configurations, indicating that recent activity is concentrated almost entirely in detached housing.
FOREST LAKE
90-day Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
Price Range
House
3
28
$979K
$800K – $1.175M
House
4
16
$1.25M
$985K – $1.65M
House
5
7
$1.42M
$1.15M – $1.6M
1-year Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
Price Range
House
3
156
$870.5K
$600K – $1.3M
House
4
146
$1.03M
$750K – $1.825M
House
5
34
$1.401M
$967.3K – $1.815M
Unit
2
8
$605K
$460K – $797K
Unit
3
15
$630K
$530K – $830K
Unit
4
1
$710K
$710K only
What’s my house worth in Pallara?
Use these lists of recent property listings and recent top sales to estimate where the value of your property fits, along with the pulse of the market in Pallara.
RECENT PROPERTY LISTINGS
PALLARA
Address
Price
14 Magnolia St
5
2
$1.649M+
86 Devries St
5
3
$1.435M
20 Tambor Cres
4
2
$1.1M+
12 Bill Watson Way
4
2
$1.079M+
42 Ferdinando St
4
2
$1.15M
PALLARA
TOP 10 SALES | LAST 90 DAYS
Address
Price
46 Landel St
$1.636M
2
1
4 Tambor Cres
$1.53M
6
4
30 Brookbent Rd
$1.395M
4
2
14 Harper St
$1.38M
5
3
16 Diamond St
$1.342M
4
2
18 Gilding Pl
$1.30M
4
2
12 Miami Pl
$1.30M
4
2
115 Brookbent Rd
$1.29M
4
2
35 Escalade Cct
$1.26M
4
2
7 Ponting Cct
$1.256M
4
2
Pallara Medians (90-day and 1-year Overview)
Pallara’s recent sales activity is concentrated in larger family homes, with 4-bedroom houses recording 17 sales in the past 90 days at a median of $1.16M, above the 12-month median of $1.09M.
Over the full year, 4-bedroom homes dominate in volume with 90 sales, while both 3- and 5-bedroom categories have comparatively lower transaction counts, indicating that most measurable pricing movement is centred in the 4-bedroom market.
PALLARA
90-day Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
Price Range
House
4
17
$1.16M
$980K – $1.395M
House
5
3
$1.275M
$1.275M – $1.38M
1-year Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
Price Range
House
3
5
$885K
$815K – $1.22M
House
4
90
$1.09M
$628K – $1.672M
House
5
21
$1.38M
$970K – $1.685M
What’s my house worth in Doolandella?
Use these lists of recent property listings and recent top sales to estimate where the value of your property fits, along with the pulse of the market in Doolandella.
RECENT PROPERTY LISTINGS
DOOLANDELLA
Address
Price
39/25 Paddington St
5
3
$1.5M+
11 Redhead St
4
2
$1.178M
67 Fred Pham Cres
4
2
$1.1M+
5 Cloverdale Rd
4
2
$1.0675M+
36 Westminster Blvd
4
2
$1.05-$1.1M
DOOLANDELLA
TOP 10 SALES | LAST 90 DAYS
Address
Price
17 Rockfield Rd
$1.30M
4
2
23/53 Crossacres St
$1.225M
4
2
17 Muhammad St
$1.215M
4
2
17 Sevenhill Pl
$1.21M
4
2
35 Mayfair St
$1.12M
4
2
5 Agostino Cl
$1.098M
4
2
9 Kokuso Pl
$1.076M
4
2
13 Redhead St
$1.05M
4
2
3 Hillingdon St
$1.05M
4
2
19 Tulip Ln
$1.03M
4
2
Doolandella Medians (90-day and 1-year Overview)
Doolandella’s recent sales data shows that 4-bedroom houses are the most active segment, with 8 sales in the past 90 days and a median of $1.087M, compared to a 12-month median of $987.5K, indicating stronger recent pricing in that category.
Unit and townhouse activity is more concentrated in the 3-bedroom segment, with the 90-day median broadly aligned with the 12-month median, indicating stable pricing for that segment over the last 12 months.
Other segments, including 5-bedroom houses and 4-bedroom units/townhouses, have relatively low recent sales volumes, making short-term comparisons less conclusive based on the available data.
DOOLANDELLA
90-day Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
Price Range
House
4
8
$1.087M
$1.03M – $1.3M
Unit/TH
3
11
$781K
$700K – $850K
Unit/TH
4
2
$1.125M
$1.025M – $1.225M
1-year Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
Price Range
House
3
4
$837.5K
$780K – $1M
House
4
50
$987.5K
$850K – $1.3M
House
5
7
$1.025M
$850K – $1.235M
Unit/TH
3
66
$712.75K
$596K – $890K
Unit/TH
4
6
$976K
$800K – $1.225M
What’s my property worth in Inala?
Use these lists of recent property listings and recent top sales to estimate where the value of your property fits, along with the pulse of the market in Inala.
RECENT PROPERTY LISTINGS
INALA
Address
Price
19 Japonica St
4
2
$950K
278 Freeman Rd
3
2
$875K
23 Hook St
3
2
$989K+
34 Sycamore St
3
1
$998,888
19 Centaurus St
3
1
$929K+
INALA
TOP 10 SALES | LAST 90 DAYS
Address
Price
46 Rosemary St
$1.10M
4
2
6 Lapwing St
$1.00M
3
1
55 Rosella St
$970K
3
1
30 Cypress St
$968K
3
1
32 Crater St
$965K
3
2
49 Crater St
$955K
3
1
81 Deodar St
$932K
3
1
50 Crater St
$928K
3
1
11 Yulan St
$905K
2
1
14 Aldebaran St
$792K
3
1
Inala Medians (90-day and 1-year Overview)
Inala shows evidence that recent detached-house sales are sitting above their broader 12-month medians, particularly in the core family-house categories.
The 3-bedroom house segment shows the strongest recent movement, with the 90-day median sitting about 8% above the 12-month median. The 5-bedroom category remains too thin in the recent period to draw a reliable short-term trend.
INALA
90-day Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
House
3
8
$943,500
House
4
5
$850,000
House
5
0
—
1-year Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
House
3
75
$870,000
House
4
15
$850,000
House
5
3
$975,000
What’s my property worth in Durack?
Use these lists of recent property listings and recent top sales to estimate where the value of your property fits, along with the pulse of the market in Durack.
RECENT PROPERTY LISTINGS
DURACK
Address
Price
28 Dionigan Cres
6
3
Auction
8 Chanel Pl
4
2
Auction
36 Thornlaw St
3
2
Inviting Offers
1 Jarrah Pl
3
1
Inviting Offers
27/8 Saint Kilda Ct
3
2
$759K – $789K
DURACK
TOP 10 SALES | LAST 90 DAYS
Address
Price
21 Durundur Ct
$1.45M
4
2
5 Boulia Ct
$1.31M
4
2
16 Emerson Cl
$1.26M
4
3
9 Kurrajong St
$1.13M
3
2
13 Chanel Pl
$1.10M
4
2
20 Glenala Rd
$1.10M
3
1
7 Altola St
$1.10M
3
2
57 Dinnigan Cres
$1.075M
4
2
87 Tinaroo St
$1.059M
4
2
40 Finetti Cct
$1.00M
4
2
Durack Medians (90-day and 1-year Overview)
Like Inala, recent detached-house sales in Durack are sitting above their broader 12-month medians, particularly in the core family-house categories.
The clearest lift in Durack is in 4-bedroom houses, where the recent median is around 10% higher than the 12-month figure.
DURACK
90-day Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
House
3
3
$940,000
House
4
7
$1,075,000
House
5
0
—
1-year Overview
Type
Beds
Sales
Median
House
3
19
$910,000
House
4
30
$976,500
House
5
3
$1,015,000
Some Development Applications in Forest Lake and Surrounds
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Published 30-April-2026
Matt Groves is a Proud Promotional Partner of Brisbane Suburbs Online News
Note: This article is based on data from publicly available sources at the time of publication and is intended for general information only. Readers should conduct their own research and seek independent advice before making any property decisions
The numbers don’t lie — Forest Lake and its neighbouring suburbs are holding firm at elevated price levels. Resilience defines this market right now — and the median figures across Forest Lake, Ellen Grove, Doolandella and Pallara prove it.
House prices across the Forest Lake corridor remain firmly anchored at elevated levels. Forest Lake continues to lead the established suburbs, with four-bedroom houses holding around the $1.2 million mark and five-bedroom homes reaching $1.4 million or more. Pallara is also performing strongly, with four-bedroom houses sitting around $1.15 million and reinforcing its position in the upper tier of the local market.
Doolandella is tracking closely behind, with four-bedroom houses also holding near $1.2 million and larger homes moving into the low $1.2 million-plus range. Ellen Grove remains the more accessible entry point, with four-bedroom houses sitting near $1 million while still benefiting from the strength of surrounding suburbs. Overall, the data points to a market consolidating at higher price floors rather than showing sharp volatility.
Data reflects sales from November 2025 to February 2026 (as of presstime).
Meanwhile, the market for apartments/townhouses and units across Forest Lake, Ellen Grove, Doolandella and Pallara tells a slightly different story from detached housing, with prices sitting within tight bands and buyer demand remaining steady.
Overall, the figures suggest that townhouse prices across the four suburbs are remarkably consistent, generally clustering between $750,000 and $775,000, reinforcing their role as the key entry point for buyers seeking family-sized accommodation in the area.
Trend Direction
What stands out most over the last three months is not volatility, but resilience. Detached homes are holding steady across all four suburbs, and townhouse pricing is tightly grouped with little sign of downward pressure.
Pallara and Forest Lake continue to command the upper end of the market, Doolandella shows strong liquidity in its townhouse segment, and Ellen Grove maintains its position as the value-driven alternative.
Doolandella has always been considered the younger brother to Forest Lake. On average the properties are newer and since the Woolworths moved into the area 10 months ago, it feels like Doolandella has become more attractive. The store on the corner of Blunder Road and Crossacres Street has an 8 bay direct-to-boot service which is convenient for time-poor couples.
As the auction for
123 Bagnall Street in Ellen Grove
moves nearer, it will be a great test of what 10,000+ square metres is worth in an area that is evolving rapidly. The house is unliveable but with over a hectare of land, this property will sell very well and as i write, I am delighted with the interest shown so far and we will be hoping to sell under the hammer on March 7.
Our recent sale at Panda Close in Doolandella was a complex record, it sold after 2 Open Homes for $780,000, $50,000 more than the previous highest price achieved in the complex. Surprisingly it sold to an investor, I say surprisingly because the first home buyer market has really taken off since October last year when the 5% deposit scheme was introduced for first home buyers. This has had an immediate impact on increasing house prices under the $1m mark.
We recently sold 2 properties off-market in Ellen Grove and 1 in Seventeen Mile Rocks. It’s an interesting case study for people who are constantly mising out on a purchase. We know a lot of properties that may sell soon and it’s always worth letting us know if you are in the market and pre-approved for finance.
I hear a lot of vendors say they would like to move but they have a list of things they want to do to their house first. Sometimes that list is not the same list that would get the best price on the market, we have a team of trades that work with us, and so it’s really easy to create the right to-do list and have it priced in preparation for sale, saving you money and hopefully doubling or trebling your return on that spend. Depending on the property, new carpet and paint for $10-15,000 can generate $50,000 in this market. I’m a big fan of red mulch and colour in a garden bed, it can make a big difference in the photography of the property.
What’s My House Worth?
Properties for Sale – Recent Listings
Below is a snapshot of some recent listings on Forest Lake, Ellen Grove, Doolandella, and Pallara, revealing a diverse market with varied price points and configurations. While broader trends suggest price growth, these listings demonstrate the actual inventory available, from family homes to high-value estates.
A Deeper Dive Into the Numbers
Over the past six months, the Forest Lake corridor property market has shown steady, disciplined growth rather than rapid price spikes. Comparing three-month medians with six-month benchmarks reveals a pattern of gradual upward movement across both houses and townhouses.
Detached homes in Forest Lake, Pallara and Doolandella continue to anchor the market at higher price tiers, while the townhouse segment is tightening into a narrow pricing band driven by consistent buyer demand. The data suggests a market that is consolidating at stronger price floors, with modest gains of roughly $10,000 to $30,000 across many segments rather than sharp volatility.
Below are the median comparisons between houses and apartments, 3 months vs 6 months.
Some Development Applications in Forest Lake and Surrounds
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Published 27-February-2026
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Note: This article is based on data from publicly available sources at the time of publication and is intended for general information only. Readers should conduct their own research and seek independent advice before making any property decisions
The application reference is A006831357 and was submitted on 6 August 2025. The application type is listed as Material Change of Use and Reconfigure a Lot, with the use described as childcare centre and subdivision of land.
The site is identified within the Doolandella neighbourhood plan area and is zoned Emerging Community.
Photo Credit: DA/A006831357
Proposed Childcare Centre In Doolandella
The proposal includes a new single-storey childcare centre with capacity for 165 children and a maximum height of approximately 7.64 metres.
Plans list 35 on-site car parking spaces, including one PWD space. The childcare building area is listed with a gross floor area of 1,159.6 square metres, and site cover of 29 per cent.
The centre layout includes 11 playrooms and an office, along with two outdoor play areas. The indoor play area is listed as 541.8 square metres, and the outdoor play area as 1,208.5 square metres. Proposed operating hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Photo Credit: DA/A006831357
Subdivision And Lot Reconfiguration
The development application also seeks a reconfiguration that includes 10 residential small lots, one drainage lot, and a road reserve, alongside the childcare lot.
The site area is listed as 10,185 square metres. The proposed new residential lots range from 312 square metres to 368 square metres, with a stated proposed density of 16 dwellings per hectare.
Photo Credit: DA/A006831357
Assessment And Notification Dates
The application is listed as impact assessment and remains in progress.
Public notification is recorded as commencing on 25 November 2025 and concluding on 16 December 2025, with submissions received. Several earlier assessment steps are recorded as completed, including an information request sent on 19 September 2025.
A Final Response Received Date is not listed, and a Decision Notice Date is not listed in the provided information.
The application (A006831357) concerns 66 Crossacres Street, where a 10,185-square-metre block has been identified for subdivision and the construction of a childcare centre. The design, prepared by Raunik Design Group, outlines a single-storey facility with space for 165 children, alongside 11 new residential lots and supporting infrastructure.
The childcare centre would occupy a 4,000-square-metre lot fronting Crossacres Street, with direct access for both staff and visitors. Plans show a maximum height of 7.64 metres, a gross floor area of 1,159.6 square metres, and a site cover of 29 per cent. The existing dwelling and outbuildings on the property would be demolished to make way for the development.
Artist’s impression of proposed childcare centre and subdivision of lot (Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online)
Subdivision details show 11 residential lots ranging in size from 312 to 368 square metres. A 600-square-metre drainage lot is also included, along with a new road reserve connecting to Paddington Street.
The planning report supporting the application highlights demand for childcare services in the area. Analysis by Business Geographics found that the catchment could sustainably support an additional 160 to 220 childcare places through to 2031, and concluded that the area is undersupplied.
Childcare centre plans (Photo credit: Brisbane PD Online)
The report also notes that the neighbourhood centre at the corner of Crossacres Street and Blunder Road has been absorbed into a shopping complex, leaving no space there for a purpose-built childcare facility.
If approved, the centre would add 165 places to local childcare capacity. The existing dwelling at the site will also be demolished if plans receive the green light. The residential component is presented in the planning documents as a response to housing supply and choice in a market described as undersupplied.
The design includes a drainage lot to address stormwater management and a new road reserve to improve local connectivity.
The application will be assessed against Brisbane’s planning framework, with community submissions and feedback considered before any final decision is made.
Queensland Police have uncovered an alleged commercial-scale methamphetamine laboratory in Logan, charging five people including residents from Doolandella and Inala in connection with the operation.
During a raid on Tuesday, 22 October, detectives from the Drug and Serious Crime Group executed a search warrant at a Park Ridge property as part of Operation Whiskey Vivid. The operation, conducted jointly by Queensland Police Service (QPS) and Australian Border Force (ABF), revealed what police allege to be a sophisticated drug manufacturing facility.
Photo Credit: Youtube/QueenslandPolice
Police report seizing approximately two kilograms of crystallised methylamphetamine (‘ice’) and five litres of methylamphetamine oil from the property. The raid also uncovered three firearms, including a semi-automatic rifle and two handguns, along with a substantial amount of cash.
Doolandella and Inala residents implicated
Among those charged are a 42-year-old man from Doolandella and a 32-year-old man from Inala. Both face multiple charges including producing dangerous drugs, possessing dangerous drugs, and possession of property suspected of being used in connection with drug offences.
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Three other individuals have also been charged: a Park Ridge couple, both aged 31, and a 32-year-old man from South Ripley.
A second raid at a Rocklea business premises yielded additional evidence, including cash, a cash counting machine, and ammunition. Police allege the group was coordinating the production and distribution of illegal drugs both within Queensland and interstate.
Detective Inspector Bradley Phelps from the Drug and Serious Crime Group emphasises the potential impact of the operation. “A clandestine lab of this scale can produce significant quantities of methylamphetamine which has the potential to cause untold community harm,” he says.
The Synthetic Drug Operations Unit has been deployed to safely process and dismantle the laboratory. All five suspects are scheduled to appear before Beenleigh Magistrates Court, as investigations continue.
Police encourage anyone with information about drug production or distribution to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or via 1800 333 000.
A long-awaited, significant safety upgrade is coming to the hazardous intersection of two bustling roads in Doolandella as traffic lights are soon to be installed at the Blunder Road and Wallaroo Way intersection.
Councillor Charles Strunk, who has been advocating for the safety upgrades at the intersection of Blunder Road and Wallaroo Way, Doolandella since 2015, made the announcement recently. The safety upgrades will involve the installation of new traffic lights. In his social media post last August, Cr Strunk said that the upgrade is a “safety win for commuters and bus drivers” who use the busy intersection on a daily basis.
Photo Credit: Facebook / Charles Strunk Councillor for Forest Lake Ward
Cr Strunk had been working with stakeholders including Doolandella Neighbourhood Watch, bus drivers and officials from the Queensland Rail and Bus Transport Union (RTBU), and Doolandella locals in campaigning for the installation of traffic lights at the said intersection.
Apart from its troubling history of accidents, recent enhancements to the main roads and local development have led to a significant increase in traffic volume along Blunder Road and Wallaroo Way.
The scheduled construction is set to be carried out in the 2023/24 financial year. Cr Strunk said he will be closely monitoring the process to ensure that the Council fulfils its commitments to the local residents.
Brisbane City Council oversees an extensive network of roads spanning more than 6,800 kilometres, including more than 50,000 intersections. To improve pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety, traffic lights are used at intersections where there is a substantial volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the day.
On major roads, traffic lights provide a safer environment for vulnerable users including pedestrians and cyclists and are considered as a more cost-effective measure.
BCC and the Queensland Government have a Memorandum of Understanding for the joint management of traffic signal coordination at 40 key intersections throughout the city. Within this set of 40 prioritised intersections, the Council assumes control and management responsibilities for 12 of them, whilst the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) oversees the remaining 28.
A pair of neighbours from Doolandella have decided to team up to sell their acreage properties to interested developers, amidst the housing boom in Forest Lake and its surrounding suburbs.
Wally Wrona and Nora Cerneaz, the homeowners of 53 and 55 Crossacres Street, have agreed to list their land on the market together, offering more than 20,000 square metres of flood-free space primed for housing or other future developments.
After 30 years of living next to each other, Mr Wrona and Ms Cerneaz believe it’s time to pack up as the surroundings around them continue to change.
Ms Cerneaz said she doesn’t want to stay and witness more tearing down. Mr Wrona, on the other hand, understands that their combined lands could be valuable to a community as it’s near all the conveniences of a burgeoning residential hub.
Photo Credit: LJ Hooker
In the last few years, 21 new houses were built on the hectare block next to Mr Wrona’s property. He said that both his land and Ms Cerneaz’s site will really help with the volume housing developers are looking for.
According to realestate.com.au, their lands are conveniently accessible to:
Richlands railway station is 10 mins drive
TAFE Qld Inala campus and nearby shopping Plaza
Brisbane CBD accessible by motorway in under 40 minutes
Serviceton South State School (3 minutes)
Oxley Bunnings or the Home Superstore (9 minutes)
Forest Lake recreational parks and shopping centres
Mr Wrona lived on Crossacres Street since the 1980s. The son of Polish World War II immigrants, his family is friends with the Palaszczuks. Ms Cerneaz’s family, on the other hand, acquired their Doolandella property in the 1990s after leaving Texas.
