Annerley

Interesting facts about Annerley

Annerley is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia located 6km south of the Brisbane CBD. It was named after a town in England.

Geography

Much of the suburb is elevated, lying on a ridge that gives views of the city. For many years it was a somewhat rundown suburb, particularly close to main roads, but with gentrification and the rise in the cost of housing, many of the original 'Queenslanders' have been restored to their former glory.

Annerley, Queensland is at coordinates 27°30′43″S 153°01′59″E

The suburb is of medium population density with many apartment blocks, guest houses and fast-food outlets. The major road in the suburb is Ipswich Road, one of Brisbane's main southerly traffic arteries. There is a shopping precinct and library operated by the Brisbane City Council located at the junction of Ipswich and Annerley Roads. Until April 13 1969 the suburb was served by electric trams, which ran along Ipswich Road.