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Brisbane's central, industrial and retail precincts

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Learn about the features of Brisbane’s precincts that support our shops, neighbourhoods and industries.

Brisbane’s has 3 types of precincts, each with unique identities:

  • central precincts
  • industrial precincts
  • retail precincts. 

Central precincts 

Council is committed to building a city centre that's welcoming, inclusive and open for business.

Through plans and strategies, such as Brisbane's Inner City Strategy, we aim to elevate the city centre as a vibrant neighbourhood and destination of choice. We also aim to enhance the central precincts as workplaces that are adapting to meet rapidly changing needs.

There are 3 central precincts in Brisbane.

  • Brisbane City: Brisbane Economic Development Agency, a wholly owned subsidiary of Brisbane City Council, is responsible for supporting Brisbane City through activation and activities. Find out more about what’s on in Brisbane Cityopens in a new tab.
  • South Bank: Located on the southern banks of the Brisbane River in South Brisbane, South Bankopens in a new tab is Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and cultural destination. It includes extensive dining experiences, lush parklands and world-class educational facilities.
  • Fortitude Valley: Eclectic and cosmopolitan, Fortitude Valley has a vibrant nightlife and restaurant scene. Council's My Valleyopens in a new tab website provides more information about the precinct, including events and a business directory.

Industrial precincts

Brisbane has a network of industrial precincts that are critical parts of our city.

Key industrial precincts have scalable industrial activity, world-class business environments and global research. 

By 2041, industry will contribute more than $22 billion to Brisbane's gross regional product (GRP) and account for 13% of our workforce.

Brisbane: Our Productive City is Council's strategy to remain competitive by improving and adapting key industrial areas. 

This strategy combines industry and community feedback with Council’s policy of delivering industrial land to meet demand and enabling industrial precincts to advance, renew and evolve. 

Our plan to unlock growth in Brisbane’s industrial economy is based on 4 key principles: 

  • unlocking opportunity 
  • creating great places 
  • culture of innovation 
  • environment to prosper. 

Download the strategy for more information. 

Unlocking growth in industrial areas, combined with a supportive infrastructure network and high-quality urban precincts, will provide Brisbane with a globally competitive industrial future.

Retail precincts

There are close to 300 retail precincts across Brisbane, including principal centres, major centres and suburban shopping strips. 

Council offers practical advice and information as a resource for all retail precincts through the Growing Precincts Together progam

Retail precincts in Brisbane generally correlate to centre-zoned land under Brisbane City Plan 2014, which guides the planning intent of the city. 

Under the planning scheme, Brisbane’s retail precincts are generally characterised by 4 centre zonings.

Growing Precincts Together program

Apply for free tailored business support. Find resources to promote precincts as vibrant and attractive destinations.
Traffic moving through Rosalie Village precinct.