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Sophisticated, riverside, café culture, affluent

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New Farm, Brisbane

New Farm is Brisbane's most sophisticated café and dining suburb. Merthyr Road and Brunswick Street Village create a charming, walkable food precinct serving an affluent riverside community. Often compared to Melbourne's inner-suburb culture.

Population
~12,000
Avg Income
$88,000
Foot Traffic
High
Parking
Difficult
Rent Range
$3,000–$7,500/month

Demand by Business Type

How well does New Farm suit each type of business?

Cafes
RECOMMENDED
92/100
Restaurants
RECOMMENDED
88/100
Retail
RECOMMENDED
82/100
Gyms
68/100
Takeaway
68/100

Market Insight

New Farm has Brisbane's strongest café culture and is the benchmark for quality in the city. James Street has evolved into a premium retail and restaurant destination. High incomes and walkability create the conditions for sustained hospitality success.

— Locatalyze Market Analysis

Top Commercial Streets

Brunswick Street
Merthyr Road
James Street

Nearby Traffic Drivers

New Farm Park
Powerhouse Brisbane
James Street precinct
City Cat ferry

Best suited for

Business types with strong opportunity in New Farm

Cafes Restaurants Retail

Tougher market

Takeaway Gyms

Who shops here

Young professionals, gay community, affluent downsizers, foodies
Suburb Vibe
Sophisticated, riverside, café culture, affluent

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