Download coordinates as: Kuraby is an outer southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

[1] Kuraby is situated approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) by road south-east of the city of Brisbane.

[citation needed] The 1970s saw a Big W store with an adjoining Woolworths supermarket open in this suburb, which is now a part of the Underwood Marketplace.

[citation needed] A number of parks are situated within the area these cater for all types of activities from sporting to leisure.

The local council has reserved large tracts of native bush in the area surrounding many of these parks.

This was where Cobb & Co changed horses and the passengers were refreshed before continuing their journey to Beenleigh and further south.

[citation needed] The settlement of Kuraby began in 1860, when the Hollosons and Bakers cleared land and commenced farming.

Four years later they toured Australia, and in the middle of their hectic schedule, one night's rest was arranged.

[citation needed] Kuraby State School was opened in 1928 and is situated within bushland surrounds.

50.8% of people living in Kuraby were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were India 4%, New Zealand 3.8%, South Africa 3.5%, China 2.6%, England 2.2%.

54.1% of people spoke only English at home; the next most common languages were 5.3% Mandarin, 5% Arabic, 4.1% Cantonese, 2.3% Hindi, 1.9% Urdu.

[citation needed] Kuraby railway station provides access to regular Queensland Rail City network services to Brisbane and Beenleigh.