Bulimba, Queensland

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Bulimba
BrisbaneQueensland
Population: 4017 (2001 census)
Postcode: 4171
Area: 2.1 km² (0.8 sq mi)
Property Value: AUD $675,000 [1]
Location: km (6 mi) from Brisbane
LGA: City of Brisbane
State District: Bulimba
Federal Division: Griffith
Suburbs around Bulimba:
Brisbane River
Brisbane River Bulimba Balmoral
Hawthorne Morningside

Bulimba is an inner suburb of Brisbane, Australia. It is 4 km north-east of the CBD.

Bulimba is located on the Brisbane River and was originally setted as a farming district. The suburb was subdivisioned as a result of the 1880's land boom.

Bulimba means magpie lark and is the name also given to Bulimba Creek.

It is home to several Army Cadet Units - 12 ACU and 161 Aviation Detachment at Bulimba Barracks on Apollo Rd

Bulimba is also a popular meeting place, especially on weekends. There is a variety of unique cafes and restaurants, as well as a hotel which brews its own assortment of beers.

The Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd attends the Anglican church of St John the Baptist in Bulimba

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  1. ^ Bulimba, accessed 27 November 2006

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