New Farm would be another option, close to the Valley, and if you have enough dollars on the water....fabulous restauarants everywhere, close to loads of public transport (including the River Cats).
I would have loved to buy there BUT it's pretty expensive, but if you are only renting and only plan to be for a few years then it's certainly an option.
It's the opposite side to Kangaroo Point....KP will be cheaper (accommodation wise).
I think you'll like it here mate, except at SOO time and then they are a bunch of ****wits!!