Aspley's homes and water
Urban Utilities supply
Aspley lies wholly in Brisbane City Council's area, and Urban Utilities' 2024-25 report lists it on the South East Queensland Water Supply Scheme.
Lots of townhouses
At the 2021 Census, 23.8% of the suburb's occupied homes were townhouses, terraces or semis, double Queensland's 11.7%. 72.1% were houses and 3.4% other dwellings.
Long-term owners
36.4% of homes were owned outright and 32.9% with a mortgage. 23.9% were rented.
Townhouse plumbing: whose pipe is it?
In a townhouse complex, the water meter may sit beside each unit or in a central meter cabinet. Urban Utilities says the sewer connection point can be on common property, and the pipes leading to it are not Urban Utilities'.
So before a plumber starts, check the body corporate's records or ask the manager which pipes are shared. If a concealed leak is on a scheme with one main meter, Urban Utilities says the body corporate applies for leak assistance, not each owner.
Low pressure? Check the blue handle
Urban Utilities says most homes built after 2005 have a pressure reduction valve, usually at the side of the house. Its blue handle is easily bumped by pets, kids or a hose, which can leave you with low pressure or no water at all.
If the handle is fully open and pressure is still poor, a water pressure specialist can test the valve and the line.
Finding a hidden leak
Owners pay for every litre through the meter, leaks included. Turn every tap off, note the meter reading and use no water for at least an hour, not even the toilet. If the numbers have moved, something is leaking.
Outside, look for wet patches, unusually green grass and cracked pavers, and check water around the meter, solar hot water and pool heating. Fix an owner's-side leak within a month of finding it and you may be eligible for help with the bill. Our Brisbane leak detection page explains how a specialist pinpoints it.
What we'd do in Aspley
In a townhouse, ring the body corporate or strata manager before booking anyone: shared pipes are usually theirs to arrange. In a house, try the blue handle on the pressure valve and the one-hour meter test before you pay for a call-out. Either way, we'll match you with a licence-checked leak or pressure specialist.