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Suburb Insights/28 May 2026

Living in Bald Hills: Heritage, Hills, and the Radio Tower

Seventeen kilometres north of the CBD, Bald Hills is one of Brisbane's oldest settlements β€” the Bald Hills State School was established in 1864. The suburb takes its name from the bare hills that early settlers saw, now covered in homes and trees. Its own station on the Redcliffe Peninsula line, St Paul's School (Anglican, Prep–12), and the historic Bald Hills cemetery give it a distinct identity in the northern corridor.

Beverley Gibbons
Beverley Gibbons
Brisbane North Real Estate
Bald Hills was settled early. The Bald Hills State School opened in 1864 β€” making it one of Brisbane's oldest primary schools. The suburb's name comes from the bare, cleared hills that early settlers saw when they arrived. The Bald Hills radio transmitter, erected in 1942, was a strategic WWII installation and remains a local landmark. Today it's a well-established family suburb with a Redcliffe Peninsula line station, St Paul's School (Anglican, Prep–12), and a strong sense of history.

The Bald Hills State School opened in 1864, serving the children of the farming families who had taken up selections in the area. The suburb's name reflects the cleared slopes that distinguished it from the surrounding bush. The Bald Hills radio transmitter was built in 1942 as a strategic military installation during World War II β€” it's still standing as a landmark today.

Bald Hills railway station on the Redcliffe Peninsula line connects to the CBD in about 30 minutes. St Paul's School (Anglican, Prep–12, ~$8K/yr) is a significant private school draw. The Bald Hills shopping village on Gympie Road handles daily needs. The median of around $950K reflects a suburb with genuine history, solid schools, and good transport connections.

Who Should Buy Here?

Bald Hills is for families who want a slice of Brisbane's history with a train station and good school options. The 1864 school, the 1942 transmitter, and the 2016 railway line tell the story of a suburb that's been part of Brisbane's northern growth for 160 years.

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