BRISbites - Suburban Sites (original) (raw)

Prior to white settlement, the suburb of Auchenflower was characterised by its many hills and by several small creeks, running from the Taylor Range in the west into the Brisbane River. John Oxley landed at Auchenflower in 1824 in his search for drinking water. He described a chain of ponds watering a fine valley with good soil and timber.

Auchenflower has also been characterised by significant flooding over the low-lying areas, including the flooding of many homes and commercial properties.

Today the built environment dominates the natural environment. High-rise apartments, busy thoroughfares, and commercial buildings have replaced family homes.