Did you know that DFO Jindalee is now home to the 14th Australian franchise of Hello Harry, a growing chain of burger joints that started in the coastal town of Maroochydore nearly eight years ago?
In late November 2021, Hello Harry opened its doors to Jindalee locals and the rest of Brisbane’s south-western residents at the recently renovated shopping centre.
Known for its “no fluff or fuss” menu and “funky & fun” dining environment, the burger joint offers carefully hand-rolled patties with locally-sourced ingredients for its fillings and side dishes.
Jay and Inga Robinson manage the Jindalee franchise and they hope to grow the market of burger lovers who enjoy freshly-made burgers in-house with local produce. However, Tony Kelly is the mastermind behind Hello Harry’s first store in the Sunshine Coast. He and his partners have a simple idea for their eatery — good burgers with good ingredients but made promptly upon order.
All Hello Harry outlets across Australia carry a standard menu with the Dirty Harry burgers as the crowd favourite. This meal is made of double beef patties, grilled chicken, double cheese, crispy bacon, pickles, American mustard, house tomato jam, and mayo.
Vegan and vegetarians are not left out since the burger joint also offers four kinds of plant-based burgers.
Hello Harry also runs a loyalty program, with a free sign-up, that allows members to earn points for discounts, freebies, and other privileges each time they dine at any of the outlets.
Had a great meal here after the gym. Tried the naked chicken burger, and it did not disappoint. A generous serving of salad with avocado as the base made for a wholesome meal that was not heavy.
Julieann Ramsey
Can’t get a better burger than from here. Meat is super tasty and perfectly cooked, egg runny and bun just right. Service was also top-notch.
Nik Gresshoff
Great burger place. Offers a good variety of burgers. Their chips are amazing. Already a family favourite. There’s quite a bit of seating if you want to dine in. Staff are lovely.
A proposal has been submitted for a 77-unit retirement facility and community centre on a vacant site located at 53 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road and 113 Cliveden Avenue in Oxley.
Designed by Conrad Gargett, the proposed development has been designed as a model for innovative retirement living which comprises a range of living options that respond to the occupant’s accommodation needs.
The development will be done in multiple stages. Stage 1 involves the reconfiguring of the two lots into 39 residential lots for future dwelling houses. This has been given the green light by Council whilst Stage 2 is still awaiting approval.
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For the Stage 3 of the project, the developer is seeking to build three stand-alone buildings which will have a total of 77 units spread across a range of two and three-bedroom dwelling types.
A single-storey community centre will also be constructed as the focal point for the overall facility. The centre will support various social and community events and gatherings. It will remain under the control of the management of the retirement facility but will be made available for public hire.
Artist’s impression of proposed retirement facility (Photo credit: Economic Development Queensland)
Around 158 car park spaces, wherein 127 for residents and 31 for visitors, are also part of the proposal. Access to the site will be via a 2-way driveway crossover from Moorhen Terrace.
A report prepared by Peakurban on behalf of the applicant states that sustainable design initiatives and measures are being considered to reduce the environmental footprint of proposed development. Such measures may include the use of solar panels.
Site aerial view (Photo credit: Economic Development Queensland)
“Ultimately, development of the subject site for the purposes of a retirement facility supported by an integrated Community Centre represents the highest and best use of one ofthe key sites within the Oxley PDA,” Peakurban stated.
“The proposed retirement facility provides a unique, architecturally designed retirement (over 55s) community within an attractive, bushland setting. The accommodation, amenity and recreation offerings proposed by the Retirement Facility will ensure the provision of an innovative, integrated model for retirement living,” the report reads.
For more details about the proposed retirement facility and community centre in Oxley, see DEV2021/1234
Did you know that Jindalee Home Centre may soon be getting a new children’s playground?
In December 2021, Jindalee Home Centre unveiled plans for an enclosed, state-of-the-art playground next to the car parking area. The announcement comes after a minor change application that will facilitate the construction of the play area has been lodged for Council approval.
The new kids play area will be situated at Jindalee Home Centre located at 34 Goggs Road, between the Bare Bones Society cafe and Oz Design Furniture.
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The outdoor children’s play area is expected to improve the offerings and recreational facilities within the Home Centre.
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Apart from the construction of a children’s playground on a small section of the hardstand and car park area, the plans also include the removal of eight ((8) car parking spaces (including the removal and reinstatement of one (1) accessible space.
An internal access driveway will be closed to facilitate the cul-de-sac arrangement whilst the pedestrian ramp along the northern kerb boundary will also be removed and reinstated afterwards.
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Three (3) existing car spaces will be modified to comply with current Australian Standards.
A new footpath, kerbing and bollards will be installed along the perimeter of the play area, as well as pedestrian ramp and crossing to and from the Freedom Store.
There will also be associated landscaping, fencing, playground equipment, seating and shade sail structure.
An assessment report made by Willowtree Planning says that the changes to the approved development sought are considered minor.
They further assured that the proposal also seeks to ensure that Jindalee Home Centre “…will continue to function as a high-quality homemaker centre in accordance with the original and subsequent development approval(s).”
Preparations are underway to commence construction on the Centenary Bridge Upgrade project, the first new car bridge to be built over the Brisbane River since 2010.
Following a community consultation held in September 2021 for the proposed design of the bridge,an application has now been lodged for the clearing mangroves and trees at the proposed site.
The clearing will involve around 800 sqm of Queensland bluegums and scattered mangroves. Acquisition of homes in identified areas in Jindalee has also commenced.
A previous study has noted the poor condition of the existing Centenary Bridge and recommendations were made to replace it with a three-lane bridge handling southbound traffic.
Opened in 1964, the last upgrades to the bridge were almost three decades ago when it was duplicated with new southbound lanes.
The planning study for the Centenary Motorway Upgrade identified possible staged upgrades along the Centenary Motorway from Sumners Road, Darra, to Frederick Street, Toowong.
Three temporary floating construction jetties will be used to build the bridges.
To accommodate future increases in traffic loads, the design has allowed space for future expansions. This means future lane widths can be optimised to accommodate more lanes when required.
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The main features of the bridge include a new three-lane northbound bridge and changes to the existing north and southbound carriageways to create one southbound bridge. The new southbound bridge will have three lanes and separated active transport facilities.
The Centenary Bridge Upgrade is expected to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes, whilst increasing efficiency and travel time reliability between Brisbane’s western suburbs, local destinations and the CBD.
Seventeen Mile Rocks maintains its momentum in the Brisbane property market with a steadily rising median house price that rose almost 12% in the last 12 months, amidst growing demand for properties on large blocks of land.
Highlights
Seventeen Mile Rocks experienced an 11.87 per cent growth in house values for the period of October 2020 to September 2021, whilst its unit market had a 7.59 per cent growth.
This outer ring suburb currently has a median house price of $749,500 and a median unit price of $432,500.
Seventeen Mile Rocks mostly offer investors detached houses that are less than 20 years old, in a community where less than 10 per cent of the properties are townhouses or apartments.
House Price Growth
Data for the period of October 2020 to September 2021 from Property Market Updates shows that the Seventeen Mile Rocks property market has performed quite well with a median house price increase of 11.87 per cent. This outer ring suburb is among those with the fastest appreciating property values in the state, with the median house price now at $749,500, up from $670,000 for the same time period last year.
Houses in Seventeen Mile Rocks are selling briskly, at an average of 22 days on market. There were 50 properties sold for this period with most investors competing for three-bedroom dwellings.
At least 91 per cent of properties in this suburb are detached low-set brick homes which are not more than 20 years old, whilst the rest are contemporary semi-detached, townhouses, or apartments. Nearly 46 per cent of the residents own their mortgaged homes, while almost 35 per cent are outright owners and 12 per cent are renters.
During the same period, Seventeen Mile Rocks’ unit market also went up by 7.59 per cent, putting the unit median price at $432,5000 from $402,000 last year. There were, however, only 10 apartments sold during this period within an average of 59 days on the market. Apartment stocks for this suburb have not changed, producing almost no yield for investors.
Seventeen Mile Rocks is a picturesque, family-friendly suburb sitting next to the Brisbane River. Some 16 kilometres south of the CBD, this community with close to 3,000 residents used to be part of Sinnamon Park until its segregation and renaming in the late 1980s.
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This area was predominantly an industrial district until its redevelopment in the mid-1970s. Now, it’s a thriving suburb with a lot of family appeal, because it’s accessible to upmarket schools, dining precincts, and retail stores at the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, DFO Jindalee, and the Mt Ommaney Centre. Its most attractive drawcard is the Rocks Riverside Park, a beautiful recreational outdoor space where families and their dogs play, have BBQ parties, go biking or walking, or tend to the community garden.
Residents of Seventeen Mile Rocks, however, need a car to get around and more than half to drive to get to essential places or neighbouring suburbs.
“Edenbrooke – Seventeen Mile Rocks is, without doubt, one of the greatest estates in the Centenary area. Been living here since 2005 and wouldn’t change it for the world. Great Parks, walkways and great neighbours.”
Steven Peto
“Grew up around Oxley and recently moved back to 17 Mile Rocks in 2007 after building a house… It is close to the City and is a fantastic place to live…..”
Big Jenko
“17 Mile Rocks is one of the last few suburbs where you can forget to lock the car at night. It has a family feel to it, with quiet cul de sacs and streets where children play with one another. Neighbours are friendly and are often seen talking across fences or across roads with each other. This is an area that is set to boom in the near future. Bordering Windermere, Edenbrook, The Verandahs and Oxley this pocket of real estate has remained a hidden gem but is gaining more popularity. If you seek a home that is safe to raise your children, has good aesthetic qualities and will enjoy strong growth I suggest you look into the pockets of 17 Mile Rocks.”
Jindalee house prices continue to climb, with the median increasing by double-digit percentages for the period covering October 2020 to September 2021, as strong fundamentals and interstate migration continue to drive the property market boom in suburbs all across the River City.
Highlights
Jindalee’s property market climbed by 13.27 per cent from October 2020 to September 2021 compared to the same period in the previous year.
The median house price has risen to $700,000 from $618,000 with most market listings racking up sales after 28 days in the market.
105 houses sold for this period with most buyers opting for three-bedroom homes in a tightly-held market.
House Price Growth
For the 12-month period ending September 2021, Jindalee experienced a 13.27 per cent growth compared to last year, with the median house price pegged at $700,000, per figures from Property Market Updates. Interest in the market has been brisk with house listings staying at an average of 28 days on market.
More buyers are discovering that they’re getting their money’s worth by investing in properties on Brisbane’s western corridor, where the houses stand on bigger blocks of land for a more affordable price compared to other locations, including the inner cities.
There were 105 properties sold from October 2020 to September 2021 with most buyers picking out three-bedroom properties (56), while eight five-bedroom houses with a median house price of $895,500 found new owners, who are mostly upsizers on to their second or third home.
The riverside suburb 15 kilometres southwest of Brisbane City is part of six new suburbs developed for the Centenary estates. Jindalee came from the aboriginal word that means “bare hills.”
Due to its proximity to the Brisbane River, Jindalee has been through some of the worst floodings in Brisbane. Yet the suburb is still one of the most desirable residential locations for families who want their children to grow in a peaceful environment with the earth’s natural beauty as their main playground.
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Because Jindalee is close to good and reputable schools, parents with school-aged kids prefer to live in this suburb as it’s nicely tucked within the catchment areas. Most families who buy a property here tend to stay longer thus competition among investors is tight. However, due to its uneven high and flat grounds, the houses in the low-lying areas are more at risk for flood damage.
“Very accessible to both schools for my kids, has very good shops and has many sports clubs for all the different sports my kids have wanted to try out.”
jimb23
“You’ve got a very nice set of shops on the west, endless shopping on the east, and a very long bikeway/path for those inclined to exercise. It’s very safe as is evidenced by dry neighbourhood watch report that comes out quarterly and rarely reports anything apart from some low level break-ins with little stolen. There’s a police station, plenty of parkland, good cafes, restaurants, doctors, pharmacies, swimming pools, fuel stations, and of course the highway going north and south. Superb spot.”
Benpower
“This is without doubt the best suburb in Brisbane, considering I have rented and lived in ten + over the years. Just brilliant in so many ways.”
Icarus Greek Restaurant, located on Goggs Rd in Sinnamon Park, is best known for its traditional Greek dishes, with a menu loaded with must-try, feel-good classics such as lamb moussaka (ground meat cooked in tomato sauce) and pastitsio to Keftedes (lamb meatballs with house-made tomato sauce) and haloumi salad.
The standout on the menu is their souvlaki, a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. At Icarus, a souvlaki platter consists of chicken, beef, lamb or smoky chorizo served with “Greek salad & Pilaf” or “Fries & Tzatziki.”
In addition to souvlaki, the place is getting a lot of raves for their house-made mezes and fresh salads. If you’re crazy for Greek food but do have dietary requirements, this restaurant is definitely your place because they do offer vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
As with a usual Greek meal, there are delicious dips to go with the pita bread. There’s their famous hummus, Tzatziki (Greek yoghurt, garlic, cucumber, and dill), kapoto (Greek carrot dip with walnuts, garlic & yoghurt), Skordalia dip (potatoes, garlic, lemon juice, walnuts & extra virgin olive oil), and Crete dip (grilled capsicums, eggplants, garlic & walnuts) among others.
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With its simple yet cosy, Mediterranean-inspired interiors, Icarus Greek restaurant is a wonderful meeting place for family and friends. They are child-friendly and do offer outdoor dining, too.
Icarus is open for both dine-in and takeaway seven days a week. You can follow them on Facebook or on Instagram @icarusmygreek for updates.
The median house price in Mount Ommaney rose by over 30 per cent during the 12-month period ending September 2021. Mt Ommaney, dubbed the “unofficial retirement community for the moderately wealthy” by locals, is benefiting from strong demand and low inventory, as people spend more time at home and look for larger properties and a suburb offering a more laid-back lifestyle.
Highlights
The median house price in Mount Ommaney showed a 32.96 per cent uptick between the period of October 2020 to September 2021, at $1,250,000 with only 31 properties sold within the period.
The unit market, however, is down by 1.83 per cent with just 14 properties sold during the 12-month period.
House Price Growth
According to Property Market Updates, Mount Ommaney experienced a 32.98 per cent growth from October 2020 to September 2021, resulting in a remarkable median house price uptick to $1,250,000, up from $940,000 in the previous period. Thirty-one homes were sold during this period within an average of 48 days on market. Among these houses sold, 17 of them were five-bedroom properties in the million-dollar range.
Off an elevated section on Becker Place, a five-bedroom house standing on an expansive 1,348-square metre lot pulled the highest sale, changing hands for $1,850,000.
Designed as a modern Tuscan villa, this house has the Mount Ommaney Bushland Reserve in its backyard, the home to kangaroos and many of Australia’s rich wildlife.
Buyers are seeing the value of houses in the western corridor, where the homes set on larger blocks of land are now more desirable, as buyers look towards more spacious homes outside Brisbane’s inner-ring area.
Unit Price Growth
Mount Ommaney’s unit market, however, has gone down by 1.83 per cent for the period October 2020 to September 2021. Both stock and demand are down, as the median year-on-year remains largely flat. Only 14 properties were sold during this 12-month period with listings going for an average of 79 days.
Granted, the majority of dwelling options in Mount Ommaney are detached homes while townhouses and serviced apartments, mostly for occupancy by downsizers and retirees, make up just under one per cent of the stocks.
About Mount Ommaney
Mount Ommaney is located 13 kilometres southwest of Brisbane CBD. Developed as a part of the Centenary Suburbs residential project in the 1960s, Mount Ommaney has attracted residents who love the area’s natural diversity with the Brisbane River by its doorstep.
Dubbed the “unofficial retirement community for the moderately wealthy” by the locals, this suburb has a large, protected forest and stone quarry that both lend a unique beauty to the surroundings. The air and atmosphere around Mount Ommaney’s neighbourhoods deliver the countryside vibe, where residents live in solitude and have much more space to work, live, and play.
However, Mount Ommaney locals also have everything they need within their reach as its sole, massive shopping centre has over 170 specialty shops and some of Australia’s largest chain stores.
“I have lived in Mount Ommaney for 7 years now. I chose it because the homes were on larger blocks and it has a medium sized shopping centre close by with the major department stores. It’s a short drive to Indooroopilly if you are looking for more upmarket shops. The CBD is within 15km. There are good playgrounds, three closeby primary schools including an excellent Lutheran private school.”
Fionaw15
“I moved here when new houses were still being constructed, there was no high school, no police station and Mount Ommaney Centre was a strip mall basically with a small Coles. It’s grown up since then. It’s safe, kids still walk to school and ride bikes. The trees have grown to form an impressive canopy which supports an ever expanding assortment of wildlife and birdlife. I’ve seen echnidna in my yard a few times. It is important to identify the streets with traffic noise though. One end of Mount Ommaney Drive is quite busy, the other end towards Jindalee is very quiet. I live in one of the private Courts, it’s so quiet at night that the only thing that disturbs my sleep are the possums running across the roof. Be warned though, lots of trees and vegetation means lots of gardening tasks. If you’d rather not be in the garden, there are other suburbs that might better suit.”
Ms Ford, who has spent 33 years in early childhood education, will commemorate her anniversary with Staverton Kindergarten on Friday, 5 November 2021. As someone who strives to make a difference every day, Ms Ford has shaped hundreds of young thinkers and doers to create, discover, problem-solve, and explore what’s around them.
Whilst well-loved by the students, Ms Ford has also built strong ties with local families. As a testament to her influence and impact on her students, some of the kids she used to guide and mould have returned to seek her advice as they become early childhood educators themselves.
“Judy is well respected by her work colleagues and the community. We are so happy to congratulate her on her dedication and love for the Staverton Community,” said Kate Beutel, Staverton Kindergarten‘s supervisor.
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Ms Ford studied Bachelor of Education Studies (Early Childhood) and a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood) more than three decades ago and started working as a preschool teacher. In 2001, she joined Staverton Kindergarten as a pre-kindy teacher and moved up the ranks to become its co-director.
Her years of experience have given her a wealth of knowledge to help children develop and blossom as they prepare for their journey into school life and beyond. This special milestone comes after Queensland observed World Teacher’s Day.
Established in 1944, Staverton Kindergarten has achieved an “exceeding” overall rating by the ACECQA.
DFO Jindalee has plenty of reasons to celebrate the season following the end of its $15-million redevelopment. Not only has the shopping centre been recognised for a Master Builders Award, it has also achieved fully-leased site status after two years of improvements.
According to Mr Laycock, it was not common to remove the building’s massive roof structure whilst the centre remained operational. With temporary engineering solutions in place, the challenge was to finish the project on time with limited distractions to the tenants.
Mr Laycock said that the judges were quite impressed because of the level of finish delivered to the project. DFO Jindalee manager Jeff Litte is also proud of the outcome because the former outlet shopping centre could now deliver premium choices for its customers.
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Construction was conducted in two stages beginning 2019 but Stage 2 of the development, with the addition of Reading Cinemas, fresh food retailer Amazons Family Fresh Markets, and more green spaces and landscaping, raised the value and prestige of the shopping centre.
In September 2021, DFO Jindalee signed up its final seven new tenants to complete the line-up of retail shops, cafes, and restaurants. Establishments like The Yiros Shop, Coco Bliss, Jindalee Cafe, Sushi Paradise, In Tea, BMT Viet, and Noodle Street are set to open in the next few months. They will join long-term tenant Coffee Club, Nike, BCF, Goodlife and more than 50 other shops.
