Jindalee: river and Centenary
One of the Centenary suburbs
The State Library of Queensland says Jindalee came out of the Centenary Estates Development with Jamboree Heights, Mount Ommaney, Westlake, River Hills and Middle Park. It was formally named in 1964, the year Centenary Bridge opened.
A river with a history
The same history says Jindalee's closeness to the Brisbane River has brought substantial damage in major floods, and it shows damage from 1974. The council's Greater Jindalee alert reads from a gauge at Boat Ramp Park.
Bees to report
Business Queensland says Asian honey bees were reported in south-western Brisbane in June 2026 and were being investigated. Suspected ones must be reported to Biosecurity Queensland within 24 hours.
After water has been through
Check the system
The QBCC says if flooding has surrounded or covered internal floors, check for damage to your termite management system.
Get it inspected
If the system's been compromised, or you suspect termites, the QBCC says to use someone with a QBCC termite management contractor licence.
Dry the place out
Clear pooled water, fix leaking pipes and taps, and take away any wood touching the ground near the house.
Watch for mud tubes
Look under the building and on brick foundations. If you find any, don't disturb them. Photograph them for the inspector.
Other jobs in Jindalee
After a flood, water left standing brings freshwater mosquitoes, so the clean-up is pest control too.
Bee swarms are usually a beekeeper's job. Business Queensland says swarming bees tend to be placid when left alone, and European honey bees shouldn't be destroyed. Confirm what they are before anyone acts, and see our Brisbane bees page.
Fire ants are report-only: Biosecurity Queensland, within 24 hours under Queensland law. We can't take that job.
Looking at a home here? A building and pest inspection is two licences, says the QBCC. Ask how the house has fared in past floods, and what termite system it has now. We pass on the timber pest half.
The first move
Find out what termite system your house has, and if water's been through since it went in, get it looked at. If you've seen anything else, tell us what it is and your postcode, 4074.
Want someone to look at it?
Tell us what you've seen and your postcode, and a local pest business that handles exactly that calls you to talk it through.
