The Heart of New Farm

Merthyr Village sits in the heart of one of Brisbane’s oldest districts. A short tour around the neighbourhood will reveal all the wonderful character and history reminiscent of its many years. Originally a working farm in 1827, New Farm has been home to many residents including a working site for convicts, a marine base in World War II and a racecourse that operated until 1913, after which the land was acquired by Brisbane City Council and transformed into a community space we now know as New Farm Park.

Occupying over 37 acres of land, New Farm Park neighboured by the Brisbane river and iconic landmarks such as The Power House that plays host to a curated range of live arts, weekend farmers markets and our very own moonlight cinema. Only three stops from Brisbane’s CBD – New Farm Park welcomes over 18’000 visitors each week from around the world and has long been a place for the larger Brisbane community to connect with one and other.

After the late 1980’s New Farm welcomed a new life into the precinct with a myriad of developments – including Merthyr village – that acted as a cornerstone in the gentrification of the suburb. Today, New Farm has been transformed into a youthful, vivacious suburb that is home to a range of longstanding historical landmarks that play a part in contributing to the rich culture and vibrancy that is connected by the community that calls New Farm home.

Despite being beloved by locals, New Farm is Brisbane’s to enjoy and, in addition to Merthyr Village itself, there are so many attractions drawing people from all over Brisbane.

Living

Home to some of Australia’s best weather all-year round, it’s no wonder we live outside and with a range of cultural and culinary hotspots, you’re never short of something to do in New Farm.

With restaurants and bars on every corner, a beautiful park on the Brisbane River and world-class performance centre nearby, not to mention Merthyr Village right on your doorstep, you’re really in for a treat if you’re waking up in New Farm every day.

Entertainment

Despite being beloved by locals, New Farm is Brisbane’s to enjoy and, in addition to Merthyr Village itself, there are so many attractions drawing people from all over Brisbane. From the Powerhouse to some of Brisbane’s finest art galleries, New Farm Park, The Farmers Market’s and more – New Farm is the perfect place to indulge the senses and leave with a cultural experience you won’t shortly forget.

 


Entertainment

Despite being beloved by locals, New Farm is Brisbane’s to enjoy and, in addition to Merthyr Village itself, there are so many attractions drawing people from all over Brisbane. From the Powerhouse to some of Brisbane’s finest art galleries, New Farm Park, The Farmers Market’s and more – New Farm is the perfect place to indulge the senses and leave with a cultural experience you won’t shortly forget.

 


Brisbane Powerhouse

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Merthyr Bowls Club

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Brisbane’s Moonlight Cinema

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Key Community Contacts

  • Brisbane City Council 07 3403 8888
  • Qld Police (Emergency) 000
  • PoliceLink 13 14 44
  • State Emergency Service 132 500
  • TransLink 13 12 30
  • Energex (Loss of Supply) 13 62 62
  • Energex (Emergency) 13 19 62
  • Energex (General) 13 12 53
  • Local Member for Central Ward 07 3403 0254
  • State Member for Brisbane Central  07 3832 1322
  • Federal Member for Brisbane 07 3356 1555