East · Carindale
Moving near Citipointe Christian College
Large co-ed campus serving the eastern suburbs. Brisbane's independent and Catholic schools have no catchment zones, so where you live is a lifestyle decision rather than an enrolment one. Below are the suburbs within a reasonable morning run of the Carindale campus, and what housing costs there.
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Spread across The East, The South, Bayside and more.
$1.15m – $1.65m
Best value on this list: Mt Gravatt East.
$700 – $900
Renting first is common while families learn the corridors.
Suburbs to consider
| Suburb | Area | Morning run | Median house | Weekly rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CarindaleLarge family homes, major shopping and Citipointe close by. | The East | 7 min | $1.45m | $830 |
| Carina HeightsElevated pocket with diverse housing and park access. | The East | 9 min | $1.30m | $770 |
| CarinaFamily-friendly with great parks and library. | The East | 11 min | $1.25m | $750 |
| Camp HillHigh ridges, city views, and premium family character. | The East | 12 min | $1.65m | $880 |
| Mt Gravatt EastSolid family homes and great school catchments. | The South | 14 min | $1.15m | $700 |
| Seven HillsQuiet bushland fringe with character homes. | The East | 15 min | $1.55m | $850 |
| Mt GravattCentral southern hub with great mountain views. | The South | 15 min | $1.20m | $720 |
| MansfieldSchool-focused family area with established amenities. | The South | 15 min | $1.28m | $760 |
| GumdaleAcreage-style living twenty minutes from the CBD run. | Bayside | 15 min | $1.65m | $900 |
| Holland ParkSolid post-war homes, good value per square metre. | Inner South | 16 min | $1.35m | $790 |
Travel times are indicative door-to-gate estimates for a weekday morning, and medians are drafted from publicly reported figures. Treat both as a starting point, not advice: drive the run yourself in peak hour before you commit.
Other schools in the same reach
Useful if you have children of different ages, or you're keeping a second option open.
Enrolling from interstate or overseas?
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