The suburb is of medium population density with many apartment blocks, guest houses and fast-food outlets.

It consisted of approximately 300 allotments, subdivisions of Portion 85, which was bordered by Ipswich Road, Victoria Terrace and Juliette Street.

On 6 May 1889, Simon Fraser & Son Auctioneers advertised 8 allotments for sale on Ipswich Rd, being resubdivisions of 1 to 8 of Subdivision 43 to 46 Portion 173A, Parish of Yeerongpilly.

[23][24] The advertising map states the land is close to Junction Hotel and opposite Stephen's Divisional Board Office.

[25][26] In November 1889, T. Howling & Co., Auctioneers, advertised allotments for sale in the "Richter Estate", being subdivisions 1 to 94 of Portion 109, Parish of Bulimba.

[31][32] In October 1914, "Cracknell Hill Estate", made up of 115 allotments of 16 perches, was advertised for sale by Isles, Love & Co., Auctioneers.

[33][34][35] The map advertising the sale states that the estate was a five minute walk from the proposed new tram terminus at Chardon's Hotel.

The map advertising the auction states that gas and water mains pass the estate and a few yards from Chardon's Hotel.

[41] In August 1924, Marcus F. Lyons & Winning advertised 312 allotments for private sale in the "Cracknel Road Estate", being subdivisions 1 to 313 of resubdivision 1 and 2 of portion 113, Parish of Yeerongpilly.

[50] It was a weatherboard building built in the Victorian Carpenter Gothic style, 30 by 25 feet (9.1 by 7.6 m) at a cost of £150 by Mr Krause.

It was an initiative by local residents who were then part of the congregation of the Park Presbyterian Church in South Brisbane.

The new church was designed by architect George Trotter, a member of the congregation, in Federation Gothic style.

In September 1931, Coorparoo Presbyterian Church engaged its first minister Reverend Andrew Cuthbertson Kennedy.

[58][59] St Philip's Anglican Church in Thompson Estate (as the area was then known) was dedicated on 18 October 1886 by Archbishop of Brisbane William Webber.

[60][61][62][63] On 7 December 1905, the church was "reduced to ruin" by a severe storm which caused extensive flooding and the death of two children.

[64][65] It was extended and re-dedicated on 1 April 1906 by St. Clair Donaldson, Archbishop of Brisbane, with Henry Wallace Atkinson as architect.

[72] A Wesleyan Methodist Church opened at 151 Cornwall Street, Thompson Estate, on Sunday 4 November 1888.

[73] A Wesleyan Sunday School had operated in that area in the public hall in Regent Street from February 1887; its popularity leading to the decision to build a church.

[74][75] The church was designed by architects Mark Taylor and William Richer and built by Mr C Topper.

[94] As Walker's Hall had no facility suitable for the immersion baptism practiced by the church, these ceremonies were conducted in a clear pool in Ekibin Creek.

[99] The current church was built during the depression, and in a great testament to the Catholic community of Annerley, provided employment for 30 men.

Over the facade of the church are the Latin words Hic est Domus Dei, which translates as This is the House of God.

Mary Immaculate Church is an imposing and historically significant building in the area and a testament of faith to the people of Annerley.

[100] On Saturday 9 February 1935, the Annerley Baptist Church was opened on its current 470 Ipswich Road site by Reverend John Carnegie Farquhar.

The church was established and operated by brothers George and Samuel Grimes, until 1906 when Reverend Thomas Edward Ashworth was appointed as the first minister.

[105][106] The appointment of Reverend Chester Hope Eric Martin in July 1938 led to the commencement of an outreach program, starting with the establishment of a Sunday School in Fairfield and in 1940 a building was erected as a hall in which services were held.

[109] In 1964, the Sisters of St Joseph also opened a secondary school for girls called Our Lady's College.

[111] 62.1% of people living in Annerley were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were India 3.6%, New Zealand 3.5%, England 3%, China 1.6%, Vietnam 1.5%.

[111] 70.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most popular languages were 2.2% Mandarin, 2% Greek, 1.8% Vietnamese, 1.2% Malayalam, 1.2% Cantonese.

The annual Annerley Junction Fest now occurs on the second Saturday of October and includes a children’s area, fashion Parades, Art show, food and market stalls and a short film competition.