Brisbane Suburbs - Albion

Albion, Brisbane

5km north of the Brisbane CBD, Albion is home to the harness and greyhound racing track, as well as the historic Breakfast Creek Hotel.  There are also popular restaurants and cafes located along Sandgate Road.  Albion has a large cross-section of housing styles, from workers cottages through to executive homes and units. Toombul Shopping Centre with cinemas and retail shopping and Lutwyche Shopping Centre are nearby.

The inner city bypass links Albion with the Northern and Western Suburbs while Sandgate Road goes into the city.  Albion is also close to Brisbane Airport. Albion has bus services that run towards the city along Sandgate and Crosby Roads. Albion Railway Station is only 7 minutes from central stations.  See more on getting around.

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Albion Restaurants, Delivery, Takeaway

• Breakfast Creek Hotel, 2 Kingsford Smith Drive Albion, QLD Australia, 4010
  CUISINE: Steak house,
  AMBIENCE: Relaxed,Child-friendly,Clubby,Contemporary
  The Breakfast Creek Hotel has had an unrivalled reputation for its steaks since they were first introduced in the Spanish Garden steakhouse way back in 1969. Part of the ‘Brekky Creek experience’ is to line up and select your own superbly tender, aged fillet from the chilled cabinet and have it char grilled in an open kitchen in front of you.

• Sitar Indian Restaurant - Albion, 331 Sandgate Road Albion, QLD Australia, 4010
  CUISINE: Indian,
  AMBIENCE: Relaxed,Romantic,Traditional
  Welcome to the Sitar Indian Restaurant ! At our restaurants , you will experience Brisbane's finest Indian cuisine prepared using traditional Indian methods. Our international Chefs use the finest Australian foods combined with a myriad of imported spices, producing a variety of flavours and aromas to tantalise the palate. We cater to every taste, from mild Indian curries for those who enjoy subtle spices to hot curries for the more adventurous. So, sit back and enjoy the flavours of India...

• Ciao Baby Italiano, 340 Sandgate Road Albion, QLD Australia, 4010
  CUISINE: Italian,European,Mediterranean,
  AMBIENCE: Relaxed,Child-friendly,Contemporary
  “Ciao Baby” is the affectionate greeting and farewell commonly heard on the streets of Italy between friends and locals. Now, “Ciao Baby” is heard all over the streets of Brisbane’s north side and takes on a whole new meaning. Ciao Baby is a recent edition to Albion's Sandgate Road restaurant precinct with its new breed of inner city quick-and-casual concept restaurant and cool drinking spots.You don't have to worry about remembering Ciao Baby's street number: simply look for the two-storey Victorian building painted in vibrant red. This restaurant looks smart and is very, very Italian with its iconic Vespa scooter parked outside its entrance. The funky mood continues inside with the rough exposed brick and raw timber melding happily with splashes of red creating a rustic Italian ambience with a contemporary vibe. ‘Italiano’ with a funky eclectic twist is what Ciao Baby promises to deliver. Diners can experience Ciao Baby not only in the rustic environment of the Albion Restaurant but at home with takeaways. Takeaway specials available to 30th November 2005.Ciao's Fine Head Chef Dan Chapman, previously of Rush, head's the kitchen at Ciao Baby and bring a youthful exuberance to the team whilst working closely with our Manager Michael Redhead.Our kitchen has made sure the Italiano styled menu is authentic and traditional using only fresh ingredients and produce. Home made pasta is the feature with a varied range of pizzas, antipasto dishes with coffees and desserts.

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Albion School & Community Links

• Postal - The postcode of Albion is 4010.  
  
• Political Representation
  • Council -   Albion is in the Hamilton ward of the Brisbane City Council local government area.
  • State Government - Albion is in the State seat of Clayfield.
  • Federal Government -  Albion is split between the Federal electoral divisions of Lilley and Brisbane.
     
• Schools
  • Hendra State School
  • St Rita's (all girls private) Year 8-12
  • Eagle Junction State School
  • Clayfield College - Prep to Year 12.
  • Aviation High (was Hendra Secondary College)