Bulimba, Queensland

Bulimba, Queensland

Infobox Australian Place | type = suburb
name = Bulimba
city = Brisbane
state = qld


caption =
lga = City of Brisbane
postcode = 4171
pop = 4017 (2001 census)
area = 2.1
est =
propval = $675,000 [ [http://www.reiq.com.au/BuySellRent/community_view.asp?suburb_id=40 Bulimba] , accessed 27 November 2006]
stategov = Bulimba
fedgov = Griffith
dist1 = 4
location1= Brisbane
near-nw = Hamilton
near-n = Hamilton
near-ne = Eagle Farm
near-w = Newstead
near-e = Balmoral
near-sw = Newstead
near-s = Hawthorne
near-se = Morningside

Bulimba is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 4 kilometres (direct distance) north-east of the CBD.

Bulimba is located on the Brisbane River and was originally setted as a farming district. The suburb was subdivisioned as a result of the 1880's land boom.

Bulimba means "magpie lark" and is the name also given to Bulimba Creek.

It is home to several Army Cadet Units - 12 ACU and 161 Aviation Detachment at Bulimba Barracks on Apollo Road.

Bulimba is also a popular meeting place, especially on weekends. There is a variety of unique cafes and restaurants, as well as a hotel which brews its own assortment of beers.

References

External links

* [http://www.brisbites.com Brisbites: Suburban Sites (History)]

* [http://www.ourbrisbane.com/living/suburbs/bulimba/home/ ourbrisbane.com website, Bulimba section]


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