Journalist moves to notorious Brisbane suburb, finds thriving Vietnamese community instead
A journalist who moved to Brisbane's Inala suburb this year discovered it defied decades-old warnings to avoid the neighborhood at night. The diverse inner-west area, home to Queensland's largest Vietnamese community, offers authentic cuisine and genuine kindness despite visible poverty and drug-related struggles. The Inala Plaza serves as the vibrant community hub where cultures converge daily.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 18:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 18:11 UTC
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