Some addresses simply make everyday life feel easier.
At 506/48 Manning Street, South Brisbane, you’re close enough to feel the energy of the city, yet tucked away enough to come home, close the door and enjoy your own space.
Mornings might begin with coffee on the balcony before wandering out for breakfast. Weekends could mean a walk through South Bank, an afternoon at the galleries, dinner along Fish Lane or simply following the river with nowhere particular to be.
And when the evening is over, home is only moments away.
That’s the beauty of living here. So much of Brisbane is already on your doorstep.
A Home That Just Feels Easy
Step inside and the apartment immediately feels comfortable and well considered.
Approximately 82m² of total living gives you room to breathe, with the kitchen, dining and living spaces coming together as the heart of the home before opening naturally onto the balcony.
It’s the kind of space that works just as well for a quiet night in as it does with friends gathered around the table.
The two bedrooms are thoughtfully separated, giving everyone a little more privacy. There’s room for a couple to create a home office or guest room, space for friends to share comfortably, or simply the flexibility to make the apartment your own.
A Little More Boutique
There’s also something refreshing about coming home to a building that doesn’t feel enormous.
With just 46 residences, the complex offers a more boutique style of living than many of South Brisbane’s larger developments.
It feels more personal, more private and a little removed from the scale of the high-rise towers around the inner city, without giving up the convenience of being right in the middle of it all.
Where the Neighbourhood Becomes Part of Home
This is where Manning Street really comes into its own.
South Brisbane is a neighbourhood you can actually live on foot.
Coffee shops, restaurants and hidden bars are scattered throughout the surrounding streets. Fish Lane brings its own mix of food, art and atmosphere. South Bank gives you riverside walks, parklands and weekend afternoons in the sunshine, while QAGOMA, QPAC and Brisbane’s cultural precinct are all close enough to become part of everyday life rather than somewhere you only visit occasionally.
Cross the river and you’re in the CBD. Wander in the other direction and you have the relaxed personality of West End.
For families thinking ahead, the address also sits within the Brisbane State High School catchment, another reason this pocket of South Brisbane continues to be so tightly held.
Here, you don’t have to choose between city convenience and neighbourhood character.
You get both.
A Home for Now, an Address for Later
Whether you’re looking for somewhere to eventually call home or an investment in a location people genuinely want to live in, 506/48 Manning Street has an easy, enduring appeal.
The apartment is currently rented at $815 per week, increasing to $850 per week from 22 September 2026, giving an incoming owner an established rental return from the outset.
At a Glance:
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms
Approximately 72m² internal living
Approximately 10m² balcony
Approximately 82m² total
Boutique complex of just 46 residences
Open-plan kitchen, dining and living
Well-separated bedrooms for added privacy
Currently rented at $815 per week / Rent increasing to $850 per week from 22 September 2026
Within the Brisbane State High School catchment
Moments from Fish Lane and South Bank
Close to QAGOMA, QPAC and Brisbane’s cultural precinct
Easy access to West End and Brisbane CBD
Some homes are about the apartment. This one is about everything that comes with it.
To find out more or arrange your inspection, contact Karen Chen on 0447 254 525
I’d love to show you through and help you discover what makes this South Brisbane address so special.
