Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069

Fig Tree Pocket is a suburb surrounded by the Brisbane River and is primarily occupied by families who want proximity to the CBD but the relaxed and quiet lifestyle. There are heaps of parks, green space and even a pony club which makes this area perfect for people who want to relax. Cul-de-sac style living, even in the main streets gives Fig Tree Pocket a great community feel.

Fig Tree Pocket has regular bus services to Brisbane CBD and the University of Qld at St Lucia. It also has very good bikeways meaning you can get from Fig Tree Pocket to the CBD by only going on the road for about 200m. There is also access to the train from neighbouring suburb Indooroopilly.

Fig Tree Pocket is tucked away with the surrounding river so there is only a single convenience store and it is located on the border of Kenmore. Otherwise Fig Tree Pocket has no shops or cafes.

The only restaurant/café in Fig Tree Pocket itself is at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. There are also fresh food and bric a brac markets here once a week. Other than this, the neighbouring suburbs of Kenmore and Indooroopilly provide plenty of choice.

Fig Tree Pocket State School is a very highly sought after Government State School and constantly ranks in the top 20 in Queensland. High school students are in the Kenmore State High School or Indooroopilly State High School catchment zones.

Visiting Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, horse riding at the local pony club, heaps of parkland and green space as well as riverfront picnic areas is what makes Fig Tree Pocket so special. There is even a boatramp for locals to launch their boats and Jet Ski’s which is a very popular pastime during the summer months.