Bardon and Paddington

The Bardon and Paddington Lifestyle

Shady streets wind up steep hillsides dotted with lattice-fronted Queenslanders. Views across Paddington, Rosalie and Bardon are particularly spectacular in early summer when jacarandas are in full bloom. This inner-city suburb is one of Brisbane's most desirable suburbs and the choice of many of Queensland's most successful executives

Inner Western Suburbs is all about charm, sophistication and class. Students and interns alike have always loved the area's large dorms, but these lavish homes are increasingly filled with families and renovators looking to enjoy everything the modern Inner Western Suburb has to offer: gourmet food, boutiques, and a short two-kilometer walk (or bus) to the City. It may be due to the Italian heritage, but people from all over Brisbane flock to Inner Western Suburb for good food. Whether it's an organic breakfast, a hearty lunch, or a gourmet dinner, locals and guests alike love to eat here. Shopping is also a local pastime: Given Terrace has specialty shops and boutiques, while La Trobe Terrace a Mecca is for antiques, secondhand and vintage lovers. Paddington is bordered by Petrie Terrace (a well-established entertainment district) on the city side, the beautiful Red Hill on its northern edge, and Rosalie's gourmet village is just down the hill. The Queensland Government House, built in 1911, is located on Fernburg Road in Upper Paddington. Hilly, charming and distinctive Brisbane, the Inner Western Suburbs is almost exclusively residential, with a narrow strip of cafes, shops and offices running down Given and La Trobe terraces. Large, historic homes with many rooms are ideal for living together as well as family homes, so there is plenty of both. Over the past 30 years, wealthy professionals have bought up workers' cottages and renovated them to their heart's content. This area is one of the oldest and most charismatic suburbs in Brisbane. It has a special heritage atmosphere and a cottage lifestyle that is loved by professionals, families and students alike