Map of Fig Tree Pocket, QLD 4069 - Census Demographics - Melway, Sydway, Brisway, Ausway, Street Smart (original) (raw)

Fig Tree Pocket is a suburb of Brisbane, Australia located 8 km south-west of the Brisbane CBD on the Brisbane River. Placed within a pocket of the Brisbane River, the suburb is relatively remote, devoted mostly to low density housing. This impression of remoteness is enhanced by the large proportion of trees and parks within the area, and additionally by low levels of noise pollution, caused by limited vehicular traffic and minimal construction work.

It is noteworthy also for the absence of stores of any kind, with the nearest major shopping complex being the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. Despite this removal from other standard suburban conveniences, the area is serviced by two Brisbane Transport bus routes - the 430 and the 445 - both of which have a terminus at Mandalay Park.

Fig Tree Pocket is home to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, and also a Montessori school. Fig Tree Pocket is also home to some of the most expensive riverfront property in Brisbane and Australia, with one property selling for A$9.8 million to an energy company founder in 2008 and another sold by Virgin Blue founder Rob Sherrard, for A$7.15 m. in early 2009 - these prices are substantial considering the economic climate existing at the time they were sold.