Bracken Ridge is a northern suburb of Brisbane with just over 17,000 people The suburb is located about 18 kilometres north of Brisbane City. A number of housing estates are located within the suburb, including The Oaks, Enbrook Heights and the most recent development, Sungate Estate.
Shopping strips are located in Gawain Road and Barrett Street. A more substantial shopping centre is located on the corner of Telegraph Road and Norris Road. There is also a small shopping centre near the Bracken Ridge Tavern, incorporating a Woolworths, chemist and a newsagent on Barrett S.