cant decide Brisbane or Gold Coast

[meganhannah]

Hey eveyone, could anyone possible tell me what Ipswich in Queensland like. The have taken an interest in my CV, I am an oncology nurse. Great news skills assessment back application now in! We was considering Sunshine Coast but did'nt think it would be right for my sixteen year old. I have four kids 16, 14, 12 and 3 so need to try to get area right. Can anyone point me in right direction? We was thinging of Brisbane but need good suburb with decent state schools. Please help. Thanks
My hubby builder so have to consider where work is for him too.

Jo
Skills assessmet approved 29th May
Application for 176 visa lodged

[Abiwithers]

Hi ,
We moved here October last year,(myself,hubby and 2 children 6 & 9) we are currently living in Upper Coomera whilst our house is being built in Ormeau (Jacobs Ridge development by Stockland).My hubby works in Acacia Ridge (southern suburbs of Brisbane) at the mo his commute is about 35/40 mins and once we move will be down to about 30 mins,also we will only be about 30/40 mins from the coast.So I think (maybe not everyone will agree) best of both worlds.
We love it here and have no regrets,thats not to say it has been easy and i am sure there will be a few more bumps along the road as time goes by.
Good luck
Abi

[calNgary]

Ipswich used to carry a bad reputation and certain small areas of it are still not over desirable,however it has had a lot of money spent on it this last few years and is now one of the places to be ,especially as housing isnt as dear as other places yet ,climbing but not there yet.The new shopping mall on the river is stunning ,you wouldnt want for anything .A good freind of mine lives at Flinders View and its a lovely area.Excellent schools and easy highway access to anywere.Ipswich was recentally awarded the best small city in the world to raise a family ,so its certainly doing something right now a days.hope this help you a little.
Cal x

[Georgie]

Hi all
Been up and had a quick looksie and have decided definately Brisbane. I thought CG too touristy but great if your young and like to party. Hinterland gorgeous though but too far out for us.

Decided on Shailer Park/Daisy Hill/Springwood area (cos its got Ikea over the road) only joking but it helps as i love shopping. Its got the Hyperdrome for Myers etc. There seemed to be lots of work in the area from industry to call centres. 30 mins from city and 30 to central CG although its less to labrador area and Redland Bay too.

I am in love with the city centre as its very relaxed and has a holiday feel to it.

When we get there and rent we may even find other areas of Brisbane that we like but we only had 7 days. Must say i did not like North Lakes its like leggo land and the house they were building next to our friends house well the roofs are going to touch. Surely thats not legal?? Its okay but i dont like the look of brand new estates where all the houses are grey! Sorry thats just me others will feel differently i am sure.

I must say the area we like is very hilly so may get sick of that very quickly especially when walking in the height of summer.

Anyway if there are people living in the area and they have any advice then i am all ears and would appreciate the help.

thanks georgie