RNB31 10 Posted February 5, 2014 Hi, Can anyone give me any info on Springfield lake & North Lakes. Are they good areas to live? Are the schools Primary and High good? Is there a lot of expats? How do you get form there to Brisbane city...is there a train station close or good bus service? I'd expect at the distance it will take 30-35 min off peak and 60-75 mins at peak times to get into the city by car? Thanks so much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calNgary 8,548 Posted February 5, 2014 It wouldnt take 75 mins to get to the city from Springfield via car unless the highway was blocked for some reason. Springfield has a new train station, so most transport options are available from there. I quite like the area, nic parks, decent shops and good schools. If commuting to the city i would say Springfield would give you a shorter ,easier commute. Cal x If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place... If you get a chance,take it, If it changes your life,let it. Nobody said it would be easy they just said it would be worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNB31 10 Posted February 5, 2014 Hey Thanks for the info, thats good to know then it won't take as long as I thought so 75mins it the bad days you get now and again. Even better that there are transport links. What are the primary and high schools in the area? I do prefer the look of springfield from what I've seen on websites and google. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith and Linda 2,476 Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) Both are larger urban sprawls, but for me springfield would be too far out and hotter with fewer cooling breezes, it does have a new railway link and when the new road tunnel opens in a couple of years then the drive into the city will greatly improve. Northlakes has a few poms there but it is a complicated estate to drive around, it is nearer the coast for the cooling sea breezez and near to Redcliffe which has some good beaches and a great children's water play area, it is right on the Bruce highway for driving into the city some 40min if traffic is good but more likely longer, and also to get to the Sunshine coast, it has no train station, however I much prefer the Mango Hill development which over the road from Northlakes this is getting a new rail line and station very soon, also this development seems a lot more user friendly for driving around Sorry can not help you on the schools. Edited February 5, 2014 by Keith and Linda Enjoying life in Queensland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNB31 10 Posted February 5, 2014 Thanks for the info, I had a quick look at Mango Hill and I will add that to the list looks nice and affordable too. Having the rail link it a big thing for us so I think I'll look more into those 2 areas. Keep the info coming, and hopefully someone can help on schools Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alaska 507 Posted February 5, 2014 Are you thinking state or private? I know North Lakes State College has a very good reputation. As does the Lakes College (private I believe). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 5, 2014 Can't say I have been to either, but I would probably prefer to be at North Lakes area from a driving perspective. Redlands is another area popular with expats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNB31 10 Posted February 5, 2014 Info I have found on schools are Springfield Lakes = Springfield Lakes state school (primary) then depending where you stay as a line is drawn through the middle and its either Woodcrest State College or Springfield Central state High School Augustine Heights = Augusta State School then Redbank Plains State High School I notice there is a Springfield Central State and Springfield Central State High Schol but not much to show on google maps on Springfield Central housing is this is the middle of development as I see there is also a uni? North Lakes = North Lakes State College Mango Hill = Mango Hill State School and then North Lakes State College Alaska thanks for the info I will be looking at state school well to start with anyway Lastonealive Ill have a look at Redlands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith and Linda 2,476 Posted February 5, 2014 with anyway Lastonealive Ill have a look at Redlands Hi RNB31, We live in the Redlands, now Redland City, any questions please ask. Regards Keith. Enjoying life in Queensland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yerrik 10 Posted February 6, 2014 Hi! We live in Augustine Heights for 8 months now and loving it. My daughter goes to Augusta State School and it's a very good school. Its a private public school and they are just in their 3rd year I guess so their facilities are new. It only takes us 30-40 mins drive to city. I work at the city sometimes I drive sometimes I use the train. Shops are lovely so as the parks. More shops and cinemas are being constructed already at Orion Shopping center. ME(31) Nurse, WIFEY(31) Nurse, YZELLAH(7), GIAN (2) 4/10/12 nomination approved; 5/10/12 e457 lodged; 10/10/12 medicals done; 457 visa granted 18/10/12; 5/2/14 PR nomination lodged; 3/4/14 ANMAC completed;1/4/14 Nomination Approved; 14/6/14 Visa lodged; 18/6/14 medicals done; 18/8/14 PR granted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNB31 10 Posted February 6, 2014 Thanks for that info. Do you know much about Childcare in the area I found the 3 below in the area, but not sure how long the waiting time is to get them in. Thats good to hear about the school Early Learning Centre Augustine Heights, Kindy Patch - Springfield, and The Lakes Early Learning Centnot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluxsta 156 Posted February 7, 2014 This has good reports this school: http://www.livingfaith.qld.edu.au/s/ and is down Brays Rd, just off Anzac Avenue, 5 mins from North Lakes/Mango Hill. And also 3 minutes from my house. A note of warning......there is NO train line built yet and it appears nothing is on the horizon. This is QLD ok? :-) living in North Lakes....a car is a MUST Arrived 10th August....loving it Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right ~Dr Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluxsta 156 Posted February 7, 2014 Each to their own but North Lakes is congested, confined and too populated for my tastes, but what the hell, loads of poms seem to like it there so who am i to judge.. Would avoid it like the plague..... Arrived 10th August....loving it Sometimes you make the right decision, sometimes you make the decision right ~Dr Phil Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RNB31 10 Posted February 16, 2014 Springfield lake would be the better option for us as it has rail link, and my wife can see part time jobs in her field in both Brisbane and Ipswich and housing is affordable, however reading some things on it and its looking like North Lakes is a more popular better area, would love to hear from more people in springfield lakes and north lakes to tell me a little more. North Lakes has no train link until mango hill is open approx 2016? So would be a 8-10km drive to Dakakin or Petrie on top of train journey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
retty1968 10 Posted September 28, 2014 Hi I moving to Slakes in couple of weeks and am looking fir new buddies,I am a clinical Nurse Consultant (mental health) ,really like to meet up with any takers,this our second year here but lived In Tamworth ,so really looking forward to been back in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracybayliss 203 Posted July 25, 2015 Hi I moving to Slakes in couple of weeks and am looking fir new buddies,I am a clinical Nurse Consultant (mental health) ,really like to meet up with any takers,this our second year here but lived In Tamworth ,so really looking forward to been back in it. Hi. Sorry haven't been on here for months but are you now in springfield lakes, I noticed you put you lived in tamworth is that tamworth nsw or tamworth in the uk as that's where I'm from. You wrote to me last year asking if I wanted to meet up would love to meet new people if your still interested I'm starting a new job next week at mater I'm done with ipswich I'm afraid. Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
