Locality Guide
The inner city suburb of New Farm is the Australian flagship for urban renewal, transformed into a bustling arts, dining and entertainment precinct.
Just 2 kilometres from the CBD and nestled into a bend of the Brisbane River, New Farm is a favourite for young professionals and empty-nesters alike.
Contemporary apartments are the predominant housing style in New Farm, but there's a smattering of beautiful art deco homes and classic Queenslanders as you move away from the river.
Merthyr Village, Brunswick Street and the James Street precincts offer a wide range of retail and dining option, while beautiful New Farm Park attracts people from across the city for picnics, barbecues and weddings.
Adjoining New Farm Park stands the Brisbane Powerhouse, which once supplied electricity for Brisbane's tram network. Today it is one of Brisbane's most popular arts and entertainment venues, and is also home to the popular farmers markets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
New Farm has its own library as well as the New Farm & Districts Historical Society.
Statistics
New Farm is only 2 km from Brisbane’s CBD. The majority of households consist of couples without children – over 60% - and nearly 75% of dwellings in the area are units. There are a few stand-alone houses in this area, and they tend to be on small to medium sized blocks, with timber and tin being the most common building materials used. New Farm is a trendy, inner-city suburb with easy access to fine dining and the great Valley nightlife.
Just 2 kilometres from the CBD and nestled into a bend of the Brisbane River, New Farm is a favourite for young professionals and empty-nesters alike.
Contemporary apartments are the predominant housing style in New Farm, but there's a smattering of beautiful art deco homes and classic Queenslanders as you move away from the river.
Merthyr Village, Brunswick Street and the James Street precincts offer a wide range of retail and dining option, while beautiful New Farm Park attracts people from across the city for picnics, barbecues and weddings.
Adjoining New Farm Park stands the Brisbane Powerhouse, which once supplied electricity for Brisbane's tram network. Today it is one of Brisbane's most popular arts and entertainment venues, and is also home to the popular farmers markets on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.
New Farm has its own library as well as the New Farm & Districts Historical Society.
Statistics
New Farm is only 2 km from Brisbane’s CBD. The majority of households consist of couples without children – over 60% - and nearly 75% of dwellings in the area are units. There are a few stand-alone houses in this area, and they tend to be on small to medium sized blocks, with timber and tin being the most common building materials used. New Farm is a trendy, inner-city suburb with easy access to fine dining and the great Valley nightlife.
Eating and Drinking
There are plenty of great dining options in and around New Farm. If you’re looking for a local café, take-away or restaurant you’ll find it here.
Shopping
Merthyr Village on Brunswick Street is a great local shopping centre. And if you’re after more variety, both the Valley and the city are close by.
Markets
Brisbane locals loves markets! So if you're after produce straight from the farm try these markets:
Jan Power's Farmers Market: 2nd & 4th Saturday, Brisbane Powerhouse.
City Farmers Market: Wednesday, Brisbane Square.
South Bank Lifestyle Markets: Fridays, Saturday & Sunday.
Education
New Farm State School
Telephone - (07) 3358 7333
Address - New Farm State School, Cnr James and Heal Street, New Farm
Holy Spirit School
Telephone - (07) 3358 2344
Address - Holy Spirit School, 36 Villiers Street, New Farm
Fortitude Valley State School
Telephone - (07) 3852 1379
Address - Fortitude Valley State School, Brookes Street, Fortitude Valley
Secondary schools in the area include Brisbane State High School, Balmoral State High School and Kelvin Grove State College.
Transport
By Ferry At the river end of Brunswick Street a small cross-river ferry, operated by Brisbane Transport links New Farm with Norman Park. New Farm can also be accessed via two CityCat stops - at Sydney Street and at New Farm Park. Phone 13 12 30
By Bus The suburb is serviced by several bus routes to and from the city centre. Phone 13 12 30
By Bicycle CityCycle is a world class public bike hire scheme offering a healthy and cost effective transport option for residents and visitors of Brisbane to travel around the inner city. Phone 1300 229 253
By Train Closest train stations are located at Fortitude Valley and Brisbane CBD Phone 13 12 30
Libraries
At Central City Library and New Farm Library you'll find not only books but also CDs, DVDs, videos, free internet access, even storytelling sessions for children (phone libraries for details).
New Farm Library: (07) 3403 1062
Central City Library: (07) 3403 1666
Call Council 24 hours 7 days: (07) 3403 8888
Things to Do
New Farm Park is ideal for long walks, picnics and sports and when in full bloom, the extensive rose gardens of the park, delight locals and visitors alike. The Brisbane Powerhouse is a popular arts and entertainment precinct. The retail and dining strips of James Street and Brunswick Street offer terrific shopping and a wide variety of dining choices. New Farm is moments away from the bustling retail, dining and nightlife precincts of Fortitude Valley. The attractions of Brisbane's CBD are also a short distance away from New Farm. The beauty of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens set by the Brisbane River are the perfect backdrop for walks and picnics, while across the river, South Bank bustles with museums, art galleries and shopping and dining precincts.
Sport and Fitness
New Farm Park is ideal for walking and jogging and also contains playing fields, tennis courts and basketball courts. The Brisbane River is great for boating, sailing and kayaking. New Farm also offers gyms, tennis courts, swimming pools and bowling greens.