A review of the Brisbane City Plan 2014 could see suburban skylines rise higher, with new changes set to lift building height limits around key shopping centres.
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In Nundah Village, the current 12-storey height cap will remain, but the rules for mixed-use developments are set to be reviewed, particularly the proportion of residential homes required.
Areas near Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, already capped at 20 storeys, and Carindale Shopping Centre, currently limited to 10 storeys, are both being considered for even taller apartment towers and mixed-use projects.
The move is part of a broader effort to manage Brisbane’s population boom by concentrating housing close to transport, shops and jobs, rather than expanding into outer suburbs and bushland.
Cr Adrian Schrinner said more than 600 people move to Brisbane every week, making it vital to create homes in locations where services and infrastructure already exist.
“By unlocking the areas close to Indooroopilly, Carindale and Nundah new residents can have access to great transport and shops nearby,” said Cr Schrinner.
“We want to put more homes where the jobs are, where the transport is and where the services are.
For Nundah, that means the emphasis is not on building higher, but on ensuring that future projects provide enough homes alongside retail and services. With its established train station and growing reputation as a lively suburban hub, Nundah is seen as well placed to support more residents without changing its skyline.
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Draft planning amendments are now being prepared, with public consultation expected in mid-2026. Locals in Nundah and the other centres will have the opportunity to share their views on how the changes in the Brisbane City Plan should take shape.
Published 22-September-2025