BFT South Brisbane
Ste 4/165 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
Open nowToday 05:00 – 19:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





BFT South Brisbane is a group strength training gym located on Melbourne Street in South Brisbane, Brisbane. It caters to all fitness levels with a focus on results-driven programming. With a 4.9-star rating from 108 Google reviews, it's clearly resonating with its members.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 05:00 – 19:30
- Tuesday
- 05:00 – 19:30
- Wednesday
- 05:00 – 19:30
- ThursdayToday
- 05:00 – 19:30
- Friday
- 05:00 – 19:30
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 09:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
BFT South Brisbane is a group training gym on Melbourne Street, offering structured workouts designed around strength, conditioning, cardio, functional movement and core stability. Its programming is described as science-backed and progression-based, with every studio following the same daily workout format to support consistent development rather than relying on random sessions.
Workouts run for 50 minutes and are designed to vary across the program, helping keep training engaging while combining cardio and strength. Coaches work alongside members during sessions to motivate, educate and help them work towards individual goals, whether that means losing weight, building muscle, moving past a plateau or developing healthier habits.
The studio also uses technology to help members track progress, including heart-rate monitoring and Evolt body composition scans. For people who prefer a defined training focus, BFT runs eight-week challenges that include access to an app with meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and nutrition and training guidance. Challenge participants can also train at BFT studios and use the available tracking technology.
The atmosphere is built around coached group sessions and a supportive member community, while the training model retains some of the individual attention associated with personal training. It could suit locals in South Brisbane and South Bank who enjoy exercising with others, as well as people who want a clear program and measurable progress rather than training alone. The available information does not specify facilities beyond the training and tracking services, so contacting the studio is the best way to confirm current sessions or challenge details.
Good to know
- Group strength training classes are the main offering
- Classes are structured for all fitness levels
- Located on Melbourne Street in South Brisbane, a short walk from the South Bank Parklands
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.9 from 108 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 88
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 62
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
What type of training does BFT South Brisbane offer?+
BFT South Brisbane specialises in group strength training classes designed to deliver results for all fitness levels.
Is BFT South Brisbane suitable for beginners?+
Yes, the gym's group strength training is structured to accommodate all fitness levels, including those new to training.
Where is BFT South Brisbane located?+
BFT South Brisbane is located at Suite 4/165 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane QLD 4101, in the South Bank area of Brisbane.
What do members think of BFT South Brisbane?+
The gym has a 4.9-star rating on Google based on over 100 reviews, indicating strong member satisfaction.
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