Guest orangegerbera2003 Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone living in Brisbane can advise us? We would like to buy a house over the next 6 months and are currently researching the areas. My husband needs to be between 30-45 minutes from Brisbane CBD in rush hour. We are open to all areas, and would love to get some advice on where would be good to live. We have a young family, so schooling is important. We saw from a previous thread, that someone had suggested Manly West. Does anyone live there on this website? What is it like to live in? How long would it take to drive from there to the CBD (my husband will be working in Edward Street)? :jiggy: Any other areas which you would suggest? Thanks so much for taking the time to read this.
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone living in Brisbane can advise us? We would like to buy a house over the next 6 months and are currently researching the areas. My husband needs to be between 30-45 minutes from Brisbane CBD in rush hour. We are open to all areas, and would love to get some advice on where would be good to live. We have a young family, so schooling is important. We saw from a previous thread, that someone had suggested Manly West. Does anyone live there on this website? What is it like to live in? How long would it take to drive from there to the CBD (my husband will be working in Edward Street)? :jiggy: Any other areas which you would suggest? Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. Hello from 2 POMS living in Brisbanes western suburbs. Have a look at the western area no further out than SPringfield Lakes. We are in Sinnamon Park which is a great area to live in. Anything particular that you are looking for in a place or an area?
Guest orangegerbera2003 Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Thanks for the reply, Joanne and Mark. I have seen a few of your replies before and was telling my husband earlier today that you had talked about how nice Sinammon Park is. We are looking for an area which has good schools/gyms and also would only take my husband 30-45 minutes to drive into the city. How long (in rush hour) would it take to get to Brisbane CBD from Sinammon Park? What is Fig Tree Pocket like? We are looking for a modernish house. Thanks very much.
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Thanks for the reply, Joanne and Mark. I have seen a few of your replies before and was telling my husband earlier today that you had talked about how nice Sinammon Park is. We are looking for an area which has good schools/gyms and also would only take my husband 30-45 minutes to drive into the city. How long (in rush hour) would it take to get to Brisbane CBD from Sinammon Park? What is Fig Tree Pocket like? We are looking for a modernish house. Thanks very much. Hello there, nice to meet a new potential POm in OZ! It would take you 30 mins to drive to CBD in rush hour but the public transport from here is very good. Schools seem good in this area and are well catered with school buses. Few gyms between here and the city. Get onto Real Estate | Homes for Sale | Houses for Sale |RealEstate | REALTORs | Real Estate Agent and check out Sinnamon park, fig tree pocket, toowong, indooroopilly and see whats out there. Also if you go into Brisbane Queensland Australia - suburbs - maps - accommodation - events - street and business directory - restaurants - ourbrisbane.com it can give you history of suburbs and local amentities. Fig Tree can be a bit pricey, you will see that when u surf the net! You can obviously buy land and build your own if that takes your fancy! Have fun searching! How far through the VISA process are you? What work will you be in?
peggy Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Hi Just a thing to remember is parking in the city is very expensive i had to park in the city the other day and it cost me $32 for 4 hours. So that could open up more suburbs for you by catching the train in, roma to edward street prob take you about 10 min walking. We live in carina and for me to get to milton i leave the house at 7am and get there for 7.30 and that is only 13 kms from where we live so if you have to start after 8 in the city allow more time.
Guest Sheerluck Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 We live a little further into the Western Suburbs than Johatts, in the boundary between Middle Park and Riverhills, and we like it very much! Schools are close, there's a decent size shopping centre close by, and it's pretty quiet. It would be about another 10 minutes on from Sinnamon Park to the CBD in rush hour. We had originally looked around the the bayside area when we first arrived, but decided on this area as offering better value for money for property. Difficult to know what to suggest, as this is all a personal view!
Guest JoanneHattersley Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 We live a little further into the Western Suburbs than Johatts, in the boundary between Middle Park and Riverhills, and we like it very much! Schools are close, there's a decent size shopping centre close by, and it's pretty quiet. It would be about another 10 minutes on from Sinnamon Park to the CBD in rush hour.We had originally looked around the the bayside area when we first arrived, but decided on this area as offering better value for money for property. Difficult to know what to suggest, as this is all a personal view! Helloooo there Sheerluck! Good to see someone else has good taste and lives out west!
Guest Sheerluck Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Helloooo there Sheerluck! Good to see someone else has good taste and lives out west! Yes! It suits us perfectly out this way, Riverhills isn't quite as sparkly and new as Sinnamon Park but we're happy enough. Seen you in Mount Ommaney at some point!
Guest Birdiesinoz Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Yes! It suits us perfectly out this way, Riverhills isn't quite as sparkly and new as Sinnamon Park but we're happy enough. Seen you in Mount Ommaney at some point! Hi sheerluck (jo we already know eachother lol), we live in the middle of you both at Westlake. Nice area, not too far from the train station at Darra which has a regular run into the city, buses from Mt Ommaney but they do take a while to get to the City (sorry Mark not your fault lol). Cheryl
Guest ness71 Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Hi Johatts We where initaily thinking of north lakes area but after reading this thread been looking at western suburbs. Could you tell me anything about forest lake? I have got two different couples coming to view our house this weekend so fingers crossed will be booking flights soon! Thanks Ness
godders Posted January 18, 2008 Posted January 18, 2008 Forest Lake is lovely 30mins to CBD as you avoid the dreaded M1 and go via ipswich road....hehe Has small shopping centre, Gym, Private school & state school....officially fully developed but whilst wlaking the other day, guess what...they are doing more development. A nice quiet area of Brisbane & close to work. No railway station here but they have the exress bus to the city though that takes about 55minutes...
Guest mollyflanders Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 I live in middle park which is near all you folks, my daughter lives in river hills, woul it not be great to meet up, mind you i would be the oldie since i am a grandma, but desperate to meet friends, who would drop in for a cuppa and a natter.:idea:
Guest jandal Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone living in Brisbane can advise us? We would like to buy a house over the next 6 months and are currently researching the areas. My husband needs to be between 30-45 minutes from Brisbane CBD in rush hour. We are open to all areas, and would love to get some advice on where would be good to live. We have a young family, so schooling is important. We saw from a previous thread, that someone had suggested Manly West. Does anyone live there on this website? What is it like to live in? How long would it take to drive from there to the CBD (my husband will be working in Edward Street)? :jiggy: Any other areas which you would suggest? Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. Hi, I live close to Manly West, I live in Wynnum. I would suggest buying close to the Wynnum or Manly area as there is a city train line close to these places. The train trip is 30min to Central station, and much more relaxing than bumper to bumper there and back. Manly West is nice, alot of new housing estates, but little in the way of public transport. Manly,Wynnum is an older area with timber homes. These are designed for the heat, and I prefer these to brick which holds the heat in summer. This area is cool with summer breezes coming from the Bay. A very comfortable home is around $400,000 to $600,00. Have a look at the location on Google maps and see for yourself. I hope to have been of help. Regards Lynda
Guest dellawarren99@hotmail.com Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Lynda I am in Wakerley, where R U? I have been here 6 weeks now and I am also house hunting. Where are you from in UK? Della
Guest orangegerbera2003 Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Lynda I am in Wakerley, where R U? I have been here 6 weeks now and I am also house hunting. Where are you from in UK? Della Hi Lynda and Della We are also in Wakerley - on the Mossvale Estate. Where are you? Michelle
Guest dellawarren99@hotmail.com Posted June 1, 2008 Posted June 1, 2008 Lynda and Michelle I am on Baychester estate right near you. We should meet up in the week, What a small world, What are you doing? do you work etc? Della
Guest jandal Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Hi Lynda and Della We are also in Wakerley - on the Mossvale Estate. Where are you? Michelle Hi,Michelle, I live in Wynnum West, very close to Lindum station. This area was developed about 25 years ago. I am from Kent, but Ive been here for years. I have lived in Bris for 10 years now. But will be back in UK for a visit soon. Cheers Lynda
Guest jandal Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Hi, come to Wynnum for the day on Sunday there's a selection of about 8 Real Estate agents on Bay terrace. I have noticed prices falling. Check out properties on Real Estate, Property, Land and Homes for Sale, lease and rent - realestate.com.au There's some good Fish and chip shops on the waterfront. Lynda
Guest taffy 62 Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 I live in Wakerley too but I am older got no young kids to take to the park:smile:
Guest jaynieb Posted June 2, 2008 Posted June 2, 2008 Hi Peggy We are hoping to move to brisbane around the end of this year, looking at carina and carindale can you tell us what its like. I got a little girl aged 22months need good nursery's and schools looking to rent at the start, and how long does it take to drive to south beach? because thats were my job is. Thanks Jayne, Paul & Molly
Guest andy.nutton Posted June 7, 2008 Posted June 7, 2008 Hey I work Delfin at Springfield Lakes, I'm a pom myself, have been here for 18months and work in real estate if anyone has any questions or would like to receive information about Springfield Lakes then please feel free to contact myself by email: andy.nutton@lendlease.com.au I'll be more than happy to advice on purchasing either land and building your dream house or buy a brand new home - and trust me Springfield Lakes is a great place to live - in fact it's just been awarded 'Best Masterplanned Community within QLD 2007'... Best regards, Andy.
Guest andy.nutton Posted June 7, 2008 Posted June 7, 2008 Just be prepared with fish & chips as they don't have Mushy Peas over in AUstralia! Disappointing I know!
Guest zosie20 Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 hi just wondering do you know what Redcliffe is like, we are thinking of living there and wondered what it would be like for a family? Cheers, Zoe.
Guest gothicqueen Posted June 24, 2008 Posted June 24, 2008 my husbands aunt and uncle have lived in Redcliffe for 20 years (its where we are headed to start with) they have just been over to the UK and we asked the same question of them with regards to where to look for property, as with good old realestate.au Im itching to find soemthing now (although not going till next year!) There advice as to stay the side of the motorway that Redcliffe is on (nearest the coast line.... sorry Im pants at geography!) they said its much nicer that side and listed a few places for us to look at including Roachdale (his other aunt lives there) springfield, cant remember of the top of my head the others, she said the schools and such like are good in springfrield too, if you have kids. But think we are going to wait till we get there, they are in their late 50's so what they think is Ok and what we think is OK are going to be slightly different I think!
Guest dellawarren99@hotmail.com Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 hello i would be pleased to meet, do you want to email me? dellawarren99@hotmail.com
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