Harris Farm Markets in Clayfield has been repeatedly identified in public discussions as one of Brisbane’s most problematic car parks.
Background
A recent online discussion asked locals to nominate Brisbane’s worst car park, drawing hundreds of responses from residents and frequent shoppers. Harris Farm Markets in Clayfield was quickly named among the most difficult sites, with widespread complaints about its tight layout and problematic parking design.
Car Park Designs Under Scrutiny
The Clayfield car park was criticised for its small, congested, and awkward layout, with drivers pointing to limited spaces and poor traffic flow. Several described it as frustrating to navigate, especially during peak trading periods and weekend shopping hours.
Other car parks across Brisbane were also highlighted in the debate. Market Square Sunnybank received the most negative responses, described as chaotic and persistently congested. Officeworks Woolloongabba, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Toowong Village, Cannon Hill Plaza, and the Oxley Aldi and Chemist Warehouse complex were also mentioned for bottlenecks, steep ramps, confusing one-way systems, and lengthy delays exiting.
Comparisons Across Suburbs
Market Square Sunnybank stood out as the most frequently criticised location, while Harris Farm Clayfield consistently featured among the city’s least favoured car parks. Comparisons across suburbs suggested that while Sunnybank’s issues are more severe and widely acknowledged, Clayfield’s compact design still created regular frustrations for local drivers and visitors.
Community Sentiment
Many participants described the Clayfield car park as cramped, restrictive, and poorly arranged. Others shared frustrations about sites across the city: Cannon Hill was said to cause unnecessary stress, Red Hill pharmacy was likened to a rollercoaster, and the Oxley Aldi car park was compared to a chaotic, unpredictable action scene.
Outlook
The ongoing discussion shows that car park frustrations are widely shared across Brisbane suburbs. With Harris Farm Clayfield repeatedly singled out alongside other heavily criticised sites, it remains a focal point in the broader debate about the city’s most difficult parking experiences and access challenges.
Published 5-Sep-2025
