Woolloongabba

Woolloongabba is a suburb in Brisbane's inner southern sector that developed from wetlands into a mixed residential and commercial district. The area is now characterized by apartment buildings, local shops, and a major hospital complex that occupies several city blocks.

The area was once known as One Mile Swamp and remained boggy until the 1890s when drainage projects began. Development then transformed it into inhabited and commercial land that became part of the expanding city.

The name comes from Aboriginal languages and refers to a gathering place where Indigenous groups met for ceremonies and discussions. This connection to shared spaces remains part of how local people think about the suburb today.

The suburb has strong public transport connections with the South-East Busway and two railway stations on the Cleveland Line. Visitors can explore several streets on foot, with the stations serving as central reference points for getting oriented.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital was established in the 1890s and is now one of the region's leading centers for trauma care and organ transplants. The facility has grown from its original building into a large medical complex that is a major employer in the suburb.

Location: City of Brisbane

Location: Queensland

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

Shares border with: Stones Corner, Greenslopes, Coorparoo, Fairfield, East Brisbane, Dutton Park, Annerley, South Brisbane, Kangaroo Point

GPS coordinates: -27.48560,153.02900

Latest update: December 13, 2025 22:19