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Brisbane now sprawls north towards the Sunshine Coast and south towards the Gold Coast. To the east it is a series of commuter suburbs edging Moreton Bay. They all lie between the mainland and Stradbroke Island. One of the most significant coastal settlements is Cleveland which, because it was once promoted as the future capital of the state, is now an important coastal town with a number of historic buildings and a delightful walk along the coast. It is recognised as the main access point for people wanting to explore Stradbroke Island.
Location
Cleveland is 27 km due east of the Brisbane CBD. It is 10 m above sea-level.
Origin of Name
It has been suggested that Cleveland was named by Captain James Cook when he sailed by in 1770. It was reputedly named after John Clevland (that is the correct spelling) who had been the First Secretary of the Admiralty from 1759 until his death in 1763. This, however, is unlikely as the Redland City Council insists that when the area was surveyed in the 1840s it was named after the Duke of Cleveland, William Henry Vane, by the surveyors.

[@katherinebettanin1468]

Beautiful place ❤

[@BravoAustralia]

Yes, it is a very nice place to live.

[@katherinebettanin1468]

@@BravoAustralia
Love to retire there, will be our next move !!

[@Sue.e.e]

I live in Cleveland. Look into it before deciding. Many changes are going to happen.

[@ritageorge2348]

I live here and trust me it is NOT a city it’s a suburb of Brisbane. Redland shire council changed their name to Redland City Council way before it had the qualifications to be one ( no town hall , population etc). Why did they do that…because working for a City council almost doubles their pay packet, from the Mayor down to Councillors. It also has the highest Rates in the whole of Queensland. Please note they are only showing you the most expensive part around the waterfront and expensive estates. NOT the real Cleveland, dozens of empty shops and arcades, neglected roads full of potholes. Nice eh, take a drive.