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Taringa

"Taringa- Middle of Everywhere"

Taringa is a Northern Brisbane suburb about 15 minutes drive to the CBD. This characterful little suburb is surrounded by great suburbs like Indooroopilly and it's fantastic shopping centre, St Lucia and it's vibrant student feel and the tree lined and river edged Toowong. The houses in Taringa are of either of the pre/post war variety and have oodles of individual flair. many students from UQ rent in the area, however there are also some great suburban 'white picket fence' type streets. The only bummer is the massive and busy main roads that cut through parts of the place. All in all, Taringa has all the convenience of inner city living and is a great place to live.

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Highland Park

"A great place to...drive through!"

Once again, I find myself apologizing for what I'm about to write. I Hate Highland Park with a passion!!
I get it, I get it...it's a lovely place to raise kids, there are great views of the Gold Coast skyline, it's the little Italy of the Gold Coast. But I HATE it. It's devoid of all character, (stylistic character anyway) and the architects that designed some of the abominations that apparently pass as houses should be hunted down, bounty style and sent back to Sardinia. The local schools are terrifying (I've taught in most of them) and completely lacking in control. The house prices are low and that is a bonus for first time buyers...just be warned. It's awful here....

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You rate Pimpama better than Highland Park? WOW.

kellysmith1
kellysmith1

Houses set on a hill with views, with ocean views and breezes and houses that are made for living, not hot prefab housing set on flat blocks, l disagree totally with what you have said re the schools they are maintained and have new facilities, l have lived here for fourteen years and l would hazard to guess, you have a grudge perhaps with the management of the school at the time you were there.

stephanierae
stephanierae

Gosh thats so surprising as my neighbours are lovely & we are so happy here!

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Pimpama

"Once Upon a Time...."

Once upon a time, not so long ago, I would have poo-pooed this suburb as being bland, unimaginatively developed and just one giant creche for young families. Now that I am one of those young families...I still believe all those things, but at least now I am big enough to admit, it's got some merits as well. For one, it's close to the highway, making a commute to and from Brisneyland or the Goldy a realistic work option. Secondly, it's got some okay schools in the vicinity, of course, it's also got some shockers (Yes UCSC- I'm looking in your direction!) There's good shopping close by in the way of Helensvale and plenty of Grocery shops and a fair amount of daycare facilities. All in all, if bland is your thing, then welcome to suburbian utopia.

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Mount Mee

"The Good Life...."

Mt Mee is about 90 minutes drive from Brisbane and the road winds its way through some pretty glorious scenery. The little village of Dayboro on the way through is worth a stop and poke around with some world famous sausages to be found at the local butchers. Wineries and Alpaca Farms are just some of the quaint little stops on the way to Mt Mee, but the true beauty of the place is the view from the Mount. The thrusting figures of the Glasshouse Mountains feel so close, one could almost reach out and touch one and the lights of both Brisbane and the Sunny Coast are bewitching at night.
Of course, there's bugger all in the way of retail up there, but for a day trip or a weekend away, it's truly delightful.

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Currumbin Waters

"Beachy and Stylin'"

Currumbin Waters is such a great place to spend the day with the kids or lounge around with a lover on the sand. The beach itself has both surfside action and protected, shark proofed (as shark proofed as it can be) estuary lagoon for calm and peaceful swimming. The streets are lined with trees and there's and showers in abundance. The other side to the area are the cool little lifestyle shops you can find tucked away next to the local chip shop. 'Would you like a $400 photo frame with that Peter's drumstick Miss?" Not quite, but it's a lovely little mix that leaves you feeling like Currumbin Waters has the best of all worlds.

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Canungra

"The Famous O'Reilly's"

The place of O'Reilly is named after the dynasty of people who have settled and stayed in this area for over 100 years. The most famous and well known member saved several members of a plane crash that landed in dense rainforest, by trekking in and finding them himself. Today the O'Reilly's Hotel and Retreat is just as famous and thousands flock there every year to experience the beauty and serenity of the area in the Lamington national park region of S.E QLD. There are cafes/pit stops and retail opportunities for day trippers and a chance to hand feed thousands of rainbow lorikeets. There are some real estate sections to buy up there, but considering that it's fairly isolated and there are no real grocery store type shops, it wouldn't be everybody's cup of tea.

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Beechmont

"Rainforest Beauty Abounds"

Binna Burra is only 10 minutes drive from the quiet town of Beechmont in the Gold Coast hinterland. There is a lovely tourist information centre as you drive in and with it a lovely cafe/restaurant. Binna Burra is mostly National Park and as such, most visitors come for the hiking in the rainforest experience. And what a spectacular experience it is. With towering trees that are well over a hundred years old and wildlife so close that you could touch them (But you don't because it's a no-no.)
After a hike around the well appointed and clearly marked trails, stop in at the cafe and have a refreshing pit stop. It's a great place for families, but not pram friendly.

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Calliope

"Quiet and friendly and dull as...."

Calliope is about 30 minutes drive south of Gladstone and is divided by the Calliope River. A place once well loved for fishing, swimming and general water fun. This was of course before we all figured out that it's crawling with crocodiles. Until recently, it was believed that the dinosaur survivors didn't live this far south. It was common knowledge that they were in the River in Rocky and hour north, but we hadn't thought about croc moving habits. Anyway...apart from the lovely river that I don't suggest you swim in, there's bugger all else to do here. It's hot, dry and small. Take a drive out to Tannum Sands on the coast and have a swim there. Less crocs....I think....

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Hadn't been there for a while, went through the town recently, new shopping centre - coffee shop! a lot of building going on. Spoke to someone who recently built there, said there are exercise stations scattered throughout the new sub divisions but I don't know how its possible to exercise outdoors in this heat. Good public swimming pool. Very quiet.

MissLocal
MissLocal

Very pricey property for it's location. Do like it's little towny feel though.

justthetruth

Calliope is a great place to bring up your family with a child care centre, kinder garden, primary school, bus to Gladstone which is only 20 minutes away for your older children attending high school. Most sports are catered for including Rugby, cricket, soccer, pony club, girl guides, swimming, golf, tennis and lawn bowls. The Calliope River is a fantastic recreational and camping area and is only a few minutes drive away. Contrary to other comments there has yet to be a confirmed sighting of either a fresh or salt water crocodile is the camping area. Dinning out options are limited but the meals are particularly good with the 2 pubs, bowls and the golf club all supplying good quality food at reasonable price and helping to ensure you and your family have an enjoyable experience.

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Mount Larcom

"Dry, Hot....Hell Anybody....?"

I'm sorry Mt Larcomers, I hate this place. I remember vividly being dragged to the Mt Larcom show as a kid and coming home to blow half an acre of dirt out of my nose. The dust was always unbearable. Visiting as an adult, my impression hasn't budged, I'm afraid. It's hot, tiny, full of small town 'tude and about 2 minutes from the little known suburb of 'If I lived here I'd have to kill myself.' There are some upsides, if you moved here, for instance, property would be fairly cheap and acreage available. Of course, why you'd want acres of this hole is beyond me, but to each their own. The actual mountain part of Mt Larcom is pretty though. I once scaled the monumental climb at 3am to watch the sunrise from the top.

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MissLocal

I often travel through Mt Larcom. A busy little stop off for travellers, especially on weekends for the park loos and the old pub! The publican knew a great investment opportunity there, heat and dirt makes for a good watering hole and guaranteed cash flow. Maybe one of the locals has a favourable comment to add.

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Guanaba

"Green hills and Horsey sets..."

Guanaba is lovely, from the rolling green hills to the sweet little streams that meander around the gullies, it is a place of dreams. There are old twisted trees that look like they belong in some sort of fairytale. There's also the incredibly rich people that live in the area. A residence in this neck of the woods will generally come with own helipad and horse stud. The lawns are beautifully manicured and the homestead style houses have that bygone era affect. It's a peaceful, quiet place and yet quite close to all the amenities of the coast. A fifteen minute drive will have you at Harbour town and another 15 and you're at Surfers. Not a lot in the way of retail, but it's all heart baby....and pony club.

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Helensvale

"Shopping Heaven-Where's the Heart????"

Helensvale is located at the base of Tamborine Mountain about 10 minutes from Labrador beach. It's the epitome of modern consumerist suburbia. It's existence is based around the Westfield shopping centre that's smack dab in the middle of the suburb. There are average schools, adequate council services, transport...blah blah blah. But where's the heart? Unfortunately like so many of our residential living areas in the state, there's a 'Golden Arches' approach to suburb development. All the take away mod cons, but no heart.

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stucito

The next time ready09 finds something nice to say about any neighborhood will be the first time, so take this with a pinch (bag) of salt

Mumford73

Zero substance in this comment.....suburb was established 20 years before Westfield arrived and filled with plenty of heart. Where else can you live with so 40% parkland....a Golf course...fantastic Bowls club and so close to the train station & M1....not to mention Theme parks. I have lived here 6 years and wouldn't live anywhere else....my kids love it too!

jamesr11

Helensvale is a great place to live. So is Labrador, Burleigh, Kirra, Biggera Waters and many other GC suburbs. Pockets of crime exist everywhere in the country.

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Hawthorne

"Central and family friendly"

Hawthorne is located on the south east side of Brisbane, close to both Balmoral and Bulimba. I think that it's a fantastic suburb with much to offer anybody, from the elderly, to the young families that reside there. The Hawthorne cinemas have long been an institution in the suburb, with most people in Brissy attending them at some time in their life. With an old world charm, they offer a cheaper alternative to the faceless theatre complexes. The cafes in Hawthorne are excellent and there aresome fantastic public primary schools in the district. The commute into town is a comfortable drive, but there's also ferry and bus options. It has a rather well to do feel to the area and it's quite green with plenty of parks. Mums pushing prams are common sight.

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Kelvin Grove

"Student Heaven with a Grown Up Vibe"

Kelvin Grove has none of the grotty student feel to it that many university towns or suburbs tend to. It's leafy and has wide streets, but with such proximity to the Valley, it hardly adds up. Many of the houses have some form of historical value and beauty and yet are the more affordable option compared to the surrounding suburbs. Public transport is excellent thanks to the Queensland University of Technology and it's hordes of students commuting daily. The campus itself is in the middle of the suburb, but is architecturally attractive with loads of green spaces. Herston Road is the place to be if you're looking for cheap units to rent.

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Bardon

"Leafy and Lovely"

Bardon is an excellent suburb to live in, in the greater Brisbane area. It's most definitely on my top ten list of suburbs I'd settle down in. It's streets are mostly quiet and tree lined, featuring lovely cottages and renovated old Brisbane dames. It's close enough to the city for a quick commute and the public transport system is excellent from here. The roadworks that plagued the area in the last few years are now over and traffic is a lot more manageable. There are some great schools and daycare centres here, not to mention awesome cafes and boutique shops. Bardon has all of the benefits of living in the city, without the noise, hustle and bustle and grittiness. I do so love Bardon.

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Bardon

"Stylish and Sweet"

Rosalie has some of the best and best kept secret cafes in Brisbane. It's atmospheric streets are lined with great houses and stylish restaurants. There are chocolate and sweet shops, galleries, fitness clubs, boutiques and fashion designers. It's a hip and buzzing little place. Even better, the locals are very friendly and there is an obvious sense of pride in where they live. And why shouldn't there be, it's close to the city, situated in between Paddington and Auchenflower and has an awesome variety of activities. The Sit Down Comedy club is a favourite of mine as is the the Blue Room Cinebar, which is currently playing some fab Italian operas. Perhaps not the most affordable place to buy, but rent's not bad.

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Beerwah

"Quiet but somewhat dull"

Beerwah is a pretty enough little township in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. It's tropical rainforest appeal is a strong factor for tree changers looking for a rural existence. The main attraction for touristy types is the world famous Australia Zoo. Steve Irwin the Wildlife Warrior and his parents before him built the zoo to help native Australian animals in including the crocodile, for which his love of and subsequent documentaries on, earned him the was named the Croc Hunter, Now thousands of tourist visit the shrine to Steve (now dead) and enjoy the zoo. The attraction is the main employment and economic boost to the town. Commuting from here is common with some people heading either into the nearby coast or even Brisbane to work. House prices are excellent.

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Battery Hill

"Dicky Name, Great Place..."

Dicky Beach got dudded with the name, but the location and vibe of this little townships are anything but dud. The beach is excellent for swimming, surfing and the local surf lifesaving crew are a good bunch. The SLSC does a wicked seafood buffet and while dining there I stuff myself on oysters, prawns and crab. There are some fabulous renovated beach houses here, but you can still see the odd fibro shack with a board resting against the outside wall. Relaxation is the key word and there's a definite lack of pretension here. There is a great camping ground right on the beach front if you like the tent life, or some excellent houses for holiday rental. The house prices here are more do-able than a lot of other places on the coast.

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I have only discovered this little paradise "Dicky Beach" last year 2009. I loved the surrounds of beaches and the beautiful well maintained walking tracks along the coast. I have now decided to retire right in the heart of it all. I purchased a small block of land and will be moving into our new home at the end of this year. Being so close to the local shops which includes a butcher shop, small super market, a couple of take aways, news agent, chemist and hair dresser all nicely located opposite the caravan park at Dicky beach. Dicky beach is a place that is buzzing with friendly locals and very few tourist compared to other coastal area's in Queensland. There are plenty of places to stay and eat and when it comes to night life, there is none with the exception of dining out giving us folks here in Dicky beach area a nice peacefull sleep. What is also great about Dicky beach that you can jump on the bus and travel to major surrounding towns all within 10 to 30 minutes away and that includes the airport and major shopping centre, entertainments, cinema and markets. All what I can say that I have it all in my back yard such a nice place to retire or just for break away from the big smoke. Come and see for yourself, you will not be disappointed!

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Maroochydore

"Great for the Family"

If you're looking for somewhere beachy to relocate to , or just holiday at, try Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. Less pretentious than other Sunny Coast spots, it still retains a sense of style and affordability. There are family friendly spots to spend time at the beach and attractions for the little ones like Sunshine Castle, where they can live out some knight in shining armour fantasies. There's also the Bellingham Maze that sure to tire them out. The local restaurants are great, and stylish lifestyle shops abound if you need a little retail therapy. All the mod cons are here, shopping centres, great houses and apartments. But be warned, just because here is more affordable than the rest of the Sunshine coast, does not mean that it's cheap.

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Yandina

"Far from the City Lights"

Yandina is a sweet little town the Sunshine Coast hinterland not far from Nambour. It's main fame for the last million years (or at least it feels like it) has been the resident Ginger factory. Still operating, tourists can pop in and take a train trip around the attraction and learn all about the history of ginger production in QLD. There is a special attraction in Yandina that I particularly love ans that's the Spirit House restaurant and cooking school. With a unique attitude to food and a reverence for the organic principles way before it was 'Jamie Oliver' trendy, it has an asian theme, but with a modern australian twist. It offers all kinds of classes about cooking and even helps you harvest fresh ingredients on the premises. Yandina is still a quiet little rural town, but it's close enough to the Sunny Coast for some waves and shopping, but far enough away to appreciate the city lights.

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Auchenflower

"Little Known Gem"

Auchenflower is often overlooked as the excellent suburb that it is. With it's cute as cottages and Queenslanders placed beautifully on steep hills and it's famous nosheries, it's a little known gem. Stand alone house here account for well over half the accommodation types in the neighborhood, and this impacts on the largely family feel to this suburb, even though it's only about 3 kilometres to the city centre. There are the trendier areas of the suburb such as Milton Rd, etc, but there's also the local hang outs that make it such a hidden favourite with Brisbane locals. It has all the necessities, childcare, shops, transport. It's also got some excellent views and a great vibe. Go Auchenflower!

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