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Street Spotlight: Kianga Street, Graceville

Kianga Street in Graceville represents a unique chapter in Brisbane’s suburban development story. While the surrounding Graceville neighbourhood was well-established, Kianga Street itself is a relatively recent addition to the area’s streetscape, carved out as the suburb evolved to accommodate growing residential demand.

With 100% of properties being owner-occupied and residents staying an average of 13 years and 7 months, the street demonstrates exceptional commitment to homeownership despite its shorter history. This dedication to the area is reflected in the fact that 50% of residents have called Kianga Street home for more than a decade. The street’s property transaction history provides fascinating insights into Brisbane’s early 2000s property boom, with notable sales including 15 Kianga Street selling for $1.8 million in March 2004 and 10 Kianga Street achieving $1.6 million in May 2005 – figures that showcase the premium nature of this exclusive pocket of Graceville from its early days.

Kianga St, Graceville Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 11
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 100%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 13 years, 7 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 50%

Kianga St, Graceville – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON KIANGA ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
15 Kianga Street, Graceville	$1,800,000	Mar 2004
10 Kianga Street, Graceville	$1,600,000	May 2005
9 Kianga Street, Graceville	$800,000	Aug 2004

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2025 was $1,175,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2021 was $763,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3-BEDROOM HOUSE IN GRACEVILLE SINCE 2021: $412,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2025 was $1,375,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2021 was $1,110,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4-BEDROOM HOUSE IN GRACEVILLE SINCE 2021: $265,000

If you know Kianga St, Graceville well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Street Spotlight: Lama Street, Chelmer

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Lama Street in Chelmer represents a perfect blend of established charm and evolving community character. Historical records from 1936 show the street already established in Brisbane’s prestigious riverside suburb, though the intervening decades have seen additional properties thoughtfully added to create today’s intimate streetscape.

With an impressive 95% of properties being owner-occupied, Lama Street demonstrates one of the highest levels of homeownership commitment in the area. While residents stay an average of 10 years, the street shows a balanced mix of established and newer residents, with 33% having called Lama Street home for more than a decade. The street’s property transaction history reflects Chelmer’s desirability as a blue-chip suburb, with early 2005 sales at 31 Lama Street reaching $670,000 and 23 Lama Street achieving $855,000 – figures that underscore the area’s long-standing appeal to discerning buyers. Below, an aerial image from 1936 captures this historic street in its original form, showcasing Chelmer’s established suburban character.

Lama St, Chelmer Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 25
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 95%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 10 years
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 33%

Lama St, Chelmer – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON LAMA ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
31 Lama Street, Chelmer	$670,000	Aug 2005
23 Lama Street, Chelmer	$855,000	Feb 2005
27 Lama Street, Chelmer	$460,000	May 1995

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2025 was $1,313,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2021 was $825,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3-BEDROOM HOUSE IN CHELMER SINCE 2021: $488,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2025 was $1,902,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2021 was $1,213,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4-BEDROOM HOUSE IN CHELMER SINCE 2021: $689,000

If you know Lama St, Chelmer well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Street Spotlight: Dewar Terrace, Corinda

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Dewar Terrace in Corinda stands as a testament to exceptional community stability and homeownership pride. While the street existed in earlier decades, more properties now dot along its length, creating a fuller residential streetscape that has evolved organically over time.

With an impressive 95% of properties being owner-occupied, Dewar Terrace represents one of Brisbane’s most committed residential communities. Residents demonstrate remarkable dedication to the area, staying an average of 16 years and 2 months, with 57% of residents having called Dewar Terrace home for more than a decade. The street’s property transaction history reveals the dramatic transformation of Corinda’s real estate landscape – 141 Dewar Terrace sold for just $33,000 in November 1975, a figure that starkly contrasts with today’s market values and illustrates the substantial appreciation this established street has experienced over nearly five decades.

Dewar Terrace, Corinda Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 46
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 95%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 16 years, 2 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 57%

Dewar Terrace, Corinda – As It Looked in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON DEWAR TERRACE FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
162 Dewar Terrace, Corinda	$210,000	Jul 1992
178 Dewar Terrace, Corinda	$82,250	Nov 1983
141 Dewar Terrace, Corinda	$33,000	Nov 1975

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Corinda in 2025 was $917,000 The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Corinda in 2021 was $675,000 TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3-BEDROOM HOUSE IN CORINDA SINCE 2021: $242,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Corinda in 2025 was $1,600,000 The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Corinda in 2021 was $963,000 TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4-BEDROOM HOUSE IN CORINDA SINCE 2021: $637,000

The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Corinda in 2025 was $1,825,000 The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Corinda in 2021 was $1,000,000 TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5-BEDROOM HOUSE IN CORINDA SINCE 2021: $825,000

The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Corinda in 2025 was $615,000 The median price of a 2 Bedroom Unit in Corinda in 2021 was $322,000 TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 2-BEDROOM UNIT IN CORINDA SINCE 2021: $293,000

If you know Dewar Terrace, Corinda well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Street Spotlight: Molonga Tce, Graceville

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Molonga Terrace in Graceville stands as a testament to Brisbane’s enduring suburban character, with its rich history dating back to at least 1936. Historical aerial photography from that year reveals a well-established street, though notably shorter than its current extension beyond Long Street West.

The street’s strong community ties are evident in its impressive 85% owner-occupier rate, with residents staying an average of 12 years – and remarkably, 31% having called Molonga Terrace home for over a decade. This deep-rooted connection to place is particularly striking when considering the street’s property journey through time, exemplified by 51 Molonga Terrace’s modest $23,000 sale in May 1973, a figure that provides a fascinating glimpse into Brisbane’s real estate evolution.

Molonga Tce, Graceville Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 42
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 12 years
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 31%

Molonga Tce, Graceville – As It Looked in 1936

Molonga Tce, Graceville in 1936

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON MOLONGA TCE FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
51 Molonga Tce, Graceville	$23,000	May 1973
43 Molonga Tce, Graceville	$370,000	Jul 1991
63 Molonga Tce, Graceville	$461,500	Dec 1993

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2024 was $1,154,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2020 was $750,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN GRACEVILLE SINCE 2020 : $404,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2024 was $1,425,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2020 was $1,050,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN GRACEVILLE SINCE 2020 : $375,000

The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2024 was $2,153,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Graceville in 2020 was $1,410,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN GRACEVILLE SINCE 2020 : $743,000

If you know Molonga Tce, Graceville well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.

Street Spotlight: Leybourne St, Chelmer

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Leybourne Street in Chelmer exemplifies the evolution of Brisbane’s riverside suburbs. Historical records from 1936 show only scattered properties along largely vacant lots, as evidenced in aerial photographs from that era.

Today, it stands as a tightly-knit community with 85% owner-occupancy and residents staying an average of nearly 12 years. The street’s transformation is reflected in its property values – a notable example being 156 Leybourne Street, which sold for $57,000 in July 1978, a stark contrast to current market values in this sought-after pocket of Chelmer.

Leybourne St, Chelmer Residents

NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 128
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 85%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 11 years, 11 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 35%

Leybourne St, Chelmer – As It Looked in 1936

Leybourne St, Chelmer in 1936

SOME RECENT SALES ON LEYBOURNE ST, CHELMER

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
182 Leybourne, Chelmer	$3,260,000	Sep 2024
133 Leybourne, Chelmer	$1,300,000	Sep 2024
166 Leybourne, Chelmer	$2,812,000	Aug 2024
89 Leybourne, Chelmer	$1,550,000	Jul 2024
52 Leybourne, Chelmer	$1,410,000	Jun 2024
1 Leybourne, Chelmer	$1,000,000	Jun 2024
12 Leybourne, Chelmer	$1,074,000	Apr 2024
135 Leybourne, Chelmer	$1,172,000	Jan 2024
180 Leybourne, Chelmer	$3,160,000	Jan 2024

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON LEYBOURNE ST FROM YESTERYEAR

Property Address	Sale Price	Sale Date
156 Leybourne, Chelmer	$57,000	Jul 1978
109 Leybourne, Chelmer	$31,500	Jan 1980
07 Leybourne, Chelmer	$31,000	Feb 1981

SUBURB PROFILE

The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2024 was $1,398,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2020 was $775,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN CHELMER SINCE 2020 : $623,000

The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2024 was $1,750,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2020 was $1,275,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN CHELMER SINCE 2020 : $475,000

The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2024 was $2,520,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Chelmer in 2020 was $1,593,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN CHELMER SINCE 2020 : $927,000

If you know Leybourne St, Chelmer well and you have some anecdotes or details to add, please email us at editor@brisbanesuburbsonlinenews.com.au.