Which Australian city does Bluey live in?

Cartoon dog Bluey lives in the Australian city of Brisbane, and several real life Brisbane locations feature in the popular Australian kids TV series. You can even get a Bluey locations map.

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Bluey in Australia

Australian cartoon series Bluey has become a worldwide phenomenon, and justifiably so. Although aimed at younger children, it’s also an inventive family sitcom that provides laughs for all ages.

Bluey is also identifiably Australian, including several elements of Aussie life and culture.

But where in Australia is Bluey set?

Real life locations from Bluey

Realistically, Bluey could be set in any Australian city. The vibe is suburban rather that fiercely attributable to any one city.

However, Bluey lives in Brisbane, Queensland.

While many locations featured in Bluey are fictional, others are very clearly based on Brisbane locations.

The episode Ice Cream, for example, is set on Brisbane’s Southbank, and features the Streets Beach. Pass The Parcel, meanwhile, has a birthday party take place in the Wynnum Whale Park. Show and Tell features Toowong Cemetery and Seesaw is mainly set in the West End’s Orleigh Park.

Bluey locations map

The Bluey website covers several of the locations featured in Bluey episodes. It even features a Bluey locations map, although this is aimed at kids rather than adults and is annoyingly vague.

9 brilliant Brisbane experiences to book in advance

Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary tickets (or entry plus river cruise combo) – hold a koala and see lots of adorable native wildlife.
Brisbane River cruise – see the key sights and learn about the city on the way.
Story Bridge Adventure Climb – walk along the top of Brisbane’s famous bridge, with 360 degree views.
Combine the Southbank Parklands, City Botanic Gardens and Kangaroo Point Cliffs on a fun Segway tour.
Helicopter flight – see the city from a bird’s eye view.
Kayaking tour – choose the night tour to see the city light up, the day tour to enjoy the sunshine.
XXXX brewery tour – see how Australia’s most famous beer is made.
Guided wine flight tasting – get an Aussie wine introductory course.
See Brisbane’s spooky side on a city centre ghost tour.

Where is Bluey’s house in Brisbane?

But whereabouts in Brisbane is Bluey’s house? Well, the suburb that Bluey lives in is never explicitly mentioned in the show, but general consensus suggests it’s Paddington, a hilly suburb with plenty of distinctive Queenslander-style houses.

Paddington is to the north-west of Brisbane city centre.

6 supreme Brisbane day trips that will improve your holiday

Moreton Island day trip – with kayaking, sandboarding and snorkelling or with dolphin-feeding and desert dunes adventure.
Springbrook National Park glowworms and rainforest tour – including Tamborine Skywalk.
Eumundi Markets day trip – Australia’s best markets, plus the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Noosa.
North Stradbroke Island day tour – with cruise, wildlife spotting and guided walk.
Tamborine Mountain winery tour – with gourmet lunch.
Maialia rainforest walking and wildlife tour – visit lesser-known D’Aguilar National Park.

Can I stay in Bluey’s house?

In 2022, an enterprising Paddington resident on Charlotte Street made over their house so that it looked like Bluey’s. Stays at Bluey’s house were advertised on AirBNB. However, the Charlotte Street house was quickly repainted in plain white and sold at auction with no mention of the Heeler family a couple of months later.

How much is Bluey’s house worth?

If Bluey’s house was real, agents estimate it would have a value of around $4m.