Profile for Ransome
Local Government Authority	Brisbane
Location	20km east of Brisbane CBD.
Features	Close to Moreton Bay and Melaleuca Environmental Park.
Commentary	Lota, Wakerley, Capalaba West, Birkdale and Thorneside all border Ransome, which is situated approximately 30 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. A family-oriented suburb, Ransome offers residents a variety of parklands with barbeque and picnic spots. Melaleuca Environmental Park is also close to Ransome, as is Moreton Bay for those who enjoy the water. There are also golf courses and driving ranges in the area. Like its neighbouring suburb of Wakerley, Ransome is an expansive suburbs made up of a mix of commercial and residential developments. It is popular with younger families looking for affordable housing close to modern facilities and, as such, the majority of the residences in the area are single-detached dwellings with large backyards. The suburb has access to major supermarket and retail chains, in Wynnum and Manly. Westfield Carindale and shopping centres at Capalaba are also readily accessible. While there are some bus services available, the spread out nature of the suburb means that cars are a more viable option. The Brisbane Domestic and International airports, and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are easily accessible via the Gateway Motorway. Neighbouring suburbs provide facilities such as schools including Manly West State School, Lota State School, Moreton Bay College, and Birkdale State School, and hospitals for residents. Source: REIQ
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