Georgie Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi all Still thinking Narangba (mainly down to house prices). But does anyone regret living here instead of elsewhere? Just a bit worried its too out in the middle of nowhere with absolutely nothing happening. Recently read about certain areas lacking a sense of community so anyone have a point of view about Narangbas community? We did want to try and find somewhere with a town centre rather like where we come from in England but Hervey Bay seems a little isolated. Does anyone know of a cheapish neighbourhood with an actual centre and decent schools? Preferably on the North side (thats if Narangba proves not to be siutable). I am stressing out now and cant get my head round it all. Basically can anyone put my mind at rest by telling me Narangba is GREAT:chatterbox:!!! Help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 7, 2008 Author Share Posted September 7, 2008 mmmmm.....obviously not...must be a goer then! If you want to pm me with any negatives though you can just in case anyone is afraid of upsetting others who live there.:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetrac Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 To be honest I cant think of a reason not to move there..except too far from the city maybe. Its a nice area ...shops close by...Sunny coast V close by...Gold coast/city not too far...great schools and cheap housing.Im sure you will love it :wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jewels1356 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 sounds rather nice i will go and visit next time iam over thier julie xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Okay then you've all sold it to me...thanks. To be honest i am sick of looking at google earth and realestate its sending me dizzy. :spinny:So now that you have said its nice etc i will just stick with it. Hopefully meet up with a few people when i am there maybe. Narangba here we come Ps is it very hilly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 8, 2008 Author Share Posted September 8, 2008 Forgot to mention just in case anyone else is thinking the same, that no one has sent me anything negative at all in a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headstart Homestay Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 No worries with Nerangba, close to a train line, sunny Coast ,Bribie Island, Mountain Views and Good shopping at North Lakes and Morayfield. Your only a bit far out if you have to work in the city, my wife just packed her job in as too much dead time on the train. But a day or evening out in the city, enjoy the ride. Good Luck Dale & Francine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angelcake Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Hi Georgie, We are seriously considering Narangba too! Havent been there yet, just from research on the place. I currently live in a small town which has a fantastic sense of community and is on the edge of a big town with loads of amenities. I wanted something similar in Aus and with houses on good plot sizes with a decent size garden. For me, so far, Narangba ticks all the boxes, although Im going to reserve judgement until we get there. Its good to hear all the positive responses on here about it!! We should be heading out early Nov, when are you off? Angelcake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 We wont be working in the city so thats okay. We are leaving Melbourne on the 29th Oct and driving up via Sydney so get to Brisbane beginnning of Nov. Staying with some friends for a couple of weeks in North Lakes til we get a rental. Maybe we should get together a list of people heading to Narangba and surrounds at around the same time and have a barbie or something. If anyone interested we could start a thread in the socialising forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angelcake Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 We wont be working in the city so thats okay. We are leaving Melbourne on the 29th Oct and driving up via Sydney so get to Brisbane beginnning of Nov. Staying with some friends for a couple of weeks in North Lakes til we get a rental. Maybe we should get together a list of people heading to Narangba and surrounds at around the same time and have a barbie or something. If anyone interested we could start a thread in the socialising forum. Hi I would definately be interested in meeting up!!!! Angelcake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi Angel cake I have sent you a pm Georgie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stopps family Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well Georgie , we have been in Narangba for a week now and i can say that from our point of view its brilliant. We have visited all three local schools and all were fantastic, very freindly and made my 2 kids feel 100 % from the start . The local shops at both ends of town are good and the people so far are very helpfull. I havent looked for work yet so i cant comment on that yet but the feel so far is that we are very happy. We have been and sorted out driving licences , Medi care cards , Bank cards for the accounts already open , car and even a house so we have had a mad week. Kids are gutted that schools have just broken up the day we arrived as they have had 7 weeks off in england and they need to get back into a routine asap. We have found that although the local shops are restricted you can drive in any direction and get to big shops within 10 mins or so . Took the kids to Beach , and lagoon in redcliffe on sunday and the mountian look outs and they loved every minute - and it all free !!!!!! ill keep you informed and email me if i can help in other ways ?? regards Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Hi Lee Glad you like it there. What school did you decide on? What is the rental situation like? Did you find it easy? How long did it actually take you to drive to Redcliffe? The only thought i would have is its so far from the sea. We originally wanted to live in Maroochydore area but think it would be too expensive. You cant really get anything for under $400k there. Narangba has cheaper housing but my question is why are they cheaper as there must be a reason for it. Thats why i thought i would post the original question to try and get an answer to that! We arrived in Australia at the end of August 2006 and our son Will (8) was in the same situation as he had just broken up from school in England. We managed to get him into school in Melbourne for the last couple of months before they broke up again for their summer holidays. Different to you kids as he was gutted he had to go back:realmad: Anyway sorry for all the questions. Georgie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stopps family Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 We have choosen the new Narangba valley state school as where we have settled its within walking for the family , but the others were very good too and we wouldnt have hesitated in them too. There are several routes to redcliffe and scarborough fronts and i suppose they take about 15mins or so. Redcliffe has a lovely sunday fruit and veg market starting at 6am so i think that could become a regular visit for us with the kdis having a lagoon swim after too. I cant see any reason for the pricing being slighty cheaper other than its the little bit further out than other areas. 2nd hand houses are worth less than new ones it seems and narangba probably has more of these than maybe northlakes for instance. As the market is not too good at the moment there are some good buys to be had for £400k as well in both areas as we have seen. Regards Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thanks Lee for your reply We are going to be there at the end of October/beginning of Nov (depends on how long we take driving up there). I am really looking forward to it now. Work is dragging as i know i am leaving soon and we are just about to start packing up a few things now. We will stay with our friends for a couple of weeks in North Lakes til we find something. The only house i saw with a pool in Narangba has been let out - it was on Rifle Range Road. You guys didnt nab it did you??:chatterbox: lol. There doesnt seem to be much with a pool to rent so may have to just pump up the old paddling pool! By the way, i dont know if you and your family are interested but i have started a thread in socialising if you want to add your name. So far its just me and Angelcake but i am sure there must be others. If you notice anywhere nice we can have a meet up will you tell me? Georgie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow43 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I would say one of the reasons some houses are cheaper is because of being close in narangba to toxic industries. Nobody have mentioned the huge problem they have had at Binary Industries. Sorry to tell you but you did ask if there was any negative things about the area. Google the above and you will see what I am talking about. I sorry but it is one place I would not live within 10 kms of it!! let alone bring up children. Have a look at this article and make your mind up yourselves. Photos show toxic Narangba chemical fire&squo;s destruction | The Courier-Mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angelcake Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Wow that's pretty scary!! How many toxic industries are in the area? I must admit, having 3 young children that has seriously put me off Narangba. Angelcake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Angelcake its kind of put me off too.... however i will look more into it first. May originally still rent there and see what the situation is like first of all then maybe look elsewhere if it is too bad there. I am so sick of it all and seem to spend my life on realestate .com. Just going to stick with Narangba fort the time being and see. I do really appreciate being told about this toxic business though and think it needs serious thought. How come no one else mentioned it i wonder? Georgie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angelcake Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Completely agree with you Georgie, definately needs looking in to. I've come to the conclusion that there's only so much research you can do on the internet about different suburbs and really, you have to be there and see them. My sister and her family have been in Brisbane for 11 days now and have been looking at suburbs. She decided Narangba was too out in the sticks for her, so they've settled on North Lakes. They applied for one rental and didnt get it, so they are currently looking at others in the area. If you find out anymore info about Narangba let me know and I'll do the same. Thanks Angelcake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share Posted September 24, 2008 Angelcake i thought North Lakes was too leggo land so thats out for me! But some people love it and same with Narangba no doubt. Anyway i will let you know if i find out anything further. Really wish i could afford Maroochydore then there would be no problem whatsoever i would be there like a shot!! Actually i think i would like that to be my final destination but i will have to suss things out from a place where the rentals are easier to come by (Narangba) but you never know we may end up staying there as i really hate the idea of dragging the kids from school to school Catch you later i am off to bed with my head spinning!!:spinny: Georgie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow43 Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 There are quite a few including a tannery an irradiation plant and many more. Have a look at this link below Friends of the Earth Brisbane It is real scary how they are trying to play it down Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Angelcake Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Jeez, that's getting into 'Erin Brokovich' territory!!! Thanks for bringing this to our attention Kernow. Just not worth the risk in my view!! Such a shame, back to the drawing board again. Georgie, my brother has told me to look at Eaton Hills for something a bit more rural with bigger plots. Not sure if it has a town centre but just off to do some research. Angelcake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tony and Michelle Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hi Georgie, We only moved here two weeks ago but have visited earlier in the year and liked what we saw.Another English family we know have just moved in to the next estate and at the minute we all feel a little isolated but i think that is to be expected until we get to know a few more. Everyone seems friendly if not a little private however you get the sense that a few English people are now moving here. There doesnt seem to be any trouble and the shops are ok and it is only 10 mins by car to Morayfield/Caboolture. We ahve just listed on this forum in order to meet people like ourselves so hopefully a few people will get in touch who are in a similar position. We did expect we would feel a little this way but hopefully in the coming weeks we can start socialising with people in the same boat! Tony and Michelle :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow43 Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 Hi Tony & Michelle As new it seems obvious that you have not read my previous posts regarding the problems that have been faced in Narangba regarding toxic industries. Please have a look also at the links to verify what I have reported. I was in the building trade and refused to go to Narangba to work after the disaster at Binary Industries. The Government allowed all these toxic plants to operate there knowing there was a large housing estate being built next door. These things I thought only happened in Russia! I hope you won't be too alarmed, but you as new immigrants need to know. Regards kernoww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Tony and Michelle i have pm'd you Georgie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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