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Capalaba 🛍️

Redlands' biggest retail and entertainment hub with Capalaba Central, Capalaba Park, cinemas, and trade supplies — the mainland stop for Bay Islands residents.

Largest shopping hub22km from BrisbanePopulation 22,000
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Why Capalaba matters

Capalaba is the one-stop mainland run for Bay Islands residents: two major malls, cinemas, trade supplies, and easy M1 access for Brisbane commuters.

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Capalaba Central

Woolworths, Coles, ALDI, 100+ specialty stores

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Capalaba Park

Kmart, Target, Big W, Spotlight, Anaconda, BCF

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Entertainment

Event Cinemas, bowling, arcades, family dining

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Trade & DIY

Bunnings + auto + homemaker precincts

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Transport hub

TransLink bus interchange to Brisbane & Redlands

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Parking

Abundant free parking at both centres

Shopping & entertainment

Capalaba Central

  • Woolworths, Coles, ALDI
  • JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Officeworks
  • Food court with 20+ cafes & restaurants
  • Event Cinemas + bowling & arcades

Capalaba Park & homemaker

  • Kmart, Target, Big W
  • Spotlight, Anaconda, BCF, Fantastic Furniture
  • Automotive: Supercheap, Repco, Autobarn
  • Gyms: Anytime, Jetts, F45

Dining picks

  • Asian fusion, Italian, Mexican, pubs
  • Fast food: McDonald's, Hungry Jack's, KFC, Subway, Guzman y Gomez
  • Cafes & brunch spots throughout both centres

Services, health & education

Medical & health

  • GP clinics (bulk billing options)
  • Dentists, skin clinics, pathology
  • Allied health: physio, chiro, podiatry, psychology
  • Pharmacies: Chemist Warehouse, Priceline, Terry White

Education

  • Capalaba State School, St Rita's Catholic
  • Capalaba State College (secondary)
  • Early learning and childcare centres
  • TAFE (Cleveland campus nearby)

Banks & services

  • Australia Post, newsagents
  • Banks and ATMs across both centres
  • Pet services, vet clinics, grooming

Living & access

Transport

  • Brisbane CBD: 25–30 mins via M1
  • Bus interchange to Cleveland, Victoria Point, Brisbane
  • To Redland Bay ferry: 18km (20–25 mins)
  • Easy parking at all centres

Property snapshot

  • Median house: $750k–$900k (2026)
  • Units/townhouses: $450k–$600k
  • Rentals: $500–$700/w houses, $400–$550 units
  • Popular with families and commuters

Why islanders stop here

  • Widest retail selection in Redlands
  • Entertainment & dining for day trips
  • On the way to/from Brisbane jobs

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Sealink Ferry Service

Daily passenger & vehicle ferry service to Southern Moreton Bay Islands. Check timetables and book online.

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Redland Hospital

Emergency services in Cleveland

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Emergency Services

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Capalaba Central

Major shopping destination

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Recreation Center

Sports, pool & fitness facilities

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🛒 Victoria Point
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