About this property
Alternate search: Unit 92, 24 BALAL STREET.
24 Balal Street, Stafford QLD 4053, Australia
Alternate search: Unit 92, 24 BALAL STREET.
Stafford is a northern suburb of Brisbane, predominantly residential with a mix of original Queenslander homes and post‑war quarter‑acre houses. The 2021 census recorded 6,978 residents, a community that includes many elderly residents and an increasing number of younger families.
Several parks are within a short walk, such as Bilston Street Park, Boles Street Park, Gibson Park and Hickey Park, the latter being a sports venue used by the Wilston Grange Australian Football Club. These green spaces lie roughly 0.4‑1 km from the address.
The property is close to the Stafford City Shopping Centre, home to a 24‑hour McDonald’s and The Gibson family‑friendly bistro and bar. A Hoyts cinema is also about 0.6 km away, providing convenient entertainment options.
Nearby historic landmarks include the former Gibson’s Tannery, which closed in 1982 and was redeveloped into the Stafford City Shopping Centre in 1984. Additionally, Sparkes Hill, rising to 96 m, features a water reservoir that supplies part of Brisbane’s water supply.
Stafford was served by electric trams operated by the Brisbane City Council from the 1940s until 1968, representing the last completely new tram line built in Brisbane. This historic tram service linked the suburb to the wider city network.
Kedron Brook runs approximately 0.4 km to the east of the property, offering a natural riverside setting. Sparkes Hill is also close, located about 1.5 km away and providing elevated views over the area.
According to the 2021 census, Stafford’s population of 6,978 has a median age of 35, slightly younger than the national median. About 75 % of residents were born in Australia, with the most common overseas birthplaces being England, New Zealand and India, and 82 % speak only English at home.