Collingwood Park, QLD 4301

My small family moved to Collingwood Park mid last year and have found the area to be very welcoming, friendly and overall pretty lovely to call home.
We have access to shops in either direction. I work in the Brisbane CBD so it's a great location to get public transport or drive as an alternative option.
My little one is too little for school but I have heard great things about the schools and daycares in the area.
It's a little gem nessled between some not so favoured suburbs.

Collingwood park is so good because they have alot of schools and a wide range of parks i would recommend this suburb if you want a place to call home

Visited relatives here, yeh not impressed and neither are they. They are looking at relocating to Stockland North Shore in Townsville and I think its a great move.

We moved here 6 months ago from Sydney and despite some negative opinions voiced about the suburb from people that have never lived here have found it has exceeded our expectations. Admittedly some of the surrounding suburbs are a bit rough, however the area we are living in (which has streets named after politicians) is quiet, middle class and great value with my house costing less than $300K. Avoid the areas that have a large percentage of rentals, you can easily pick them. The people here, though not affluent seem for the most part to be down to Earth and friendly. I haven't found they have a "chip on their shoulder" like many in Western Sydney. Access to the city or west to Ipswich/Toowoomba is easy with the motorway nearby.

Great suburb with schools, shopping centers around and quick access to rail way and highways.
Still very affordable and possible to find good size blocks with pools and shed.
I highly recommend, I see a lot of development around such as woodlinks and forest view. Prices will not stay affordable forever.

Have lived here for 6 years. Area getting worse for crime and drugs. Also hoon traffic increasing. Our house has risen in value but Will probably move when we can afford a better suburb.

I've been here for a month.. No trouble. So quiet, neighbours are lovely and so close to everything.. Highly recommend it..

Love the suburb, accessible, relatively close to the CBD, moved here from Sydney with my wife and daughter (9 months old) woukd not go back! Low house prices are unbeatable the suburb is like a hidden gem surrounded by not so posh ones. I would recommend Collingwood park to anyone who is looking for a quiet safe place we are living at goss drive only minutes away from Woolworths few minutes drive from red bank plaza.

Can’t believe how affordable this place is so close to Brisbane. Yes, in Ipswich, by basically the next suburb out and heaps cheaper. Great new school Woodlinks State School, the new estate across the road, Woodlinks Village is awesome as well.

Unfortunately we lived in the area and found it to largely unsafe. We are not talking about crime, although there is crime in the area. We are talking about environmental.

Many of the homes had been poorly designed and thrown together to save on costs. There are serious mold issues in some areas as well as construction issues. The ground is constantly moving that caused cracks and parts of our roof to cave in.

We heard of an elderly couple who nearly had their roof collapse onto them from the ground shifting. No compensation whatsoever despite numerous efforts with the council.

It’s a toxic environment for anyone with allergies or asthma. Stay away from the area around Kruger state school which is home to a large landscaping and fertiliser business operating 7 days a week right in the middle of residents. There must be more than a hundred piles different types of fertilisers, mulches, cements, compost, sand and whatever else. Residents complain permanently but nothing has been done about it for years. The tippers stir the materials into their air and there is a permanent foul odor, not to mention the constant sneezing, watery eyes and sore throats every time we are in the area. I feel sorry for the children in that school who breathe it in every day.

Probably the worst suburb we have lived in, sorry to say. We are very glad to have left.

The original FTTP NBN plan is currently being built here which will give the suburb superior internet access to the majority of SE QLD. Costco is being built close by at Wacol. Only 25 minutes drive to the City. A little classier than some of the surrounding suburbs.

Collingwood Park is an excellent value for money suburb in Brisbane. I was paying 365 per week for a shitbox property in Blacktown in Sydney and now only paying 300 per week for a modern 4 bedroom place.

I live relatively close to the Woolworths and the carpark is actually better organised than Redbank Plaza where bad weather is concerned.
Woodlinks State School is the best school in Australia. Its a modern school and when my wife emailed a question on the school website, the principal got back to her on a sunday night during school holidays when she was holidaying in England, yet at the school she went to in Sydney, it took them a week to get back to her about a bullying incident.

I would certainly recommend Collingwood Park to anyone thinking about moving here. Its quite easy to get to Redbank Station to catch a train to Brisbane CBD with buses going there every half hour.

Well kept with affordable modern housing

My family and I live in collingwood park (also in collins st) we have for years and It's great to see howmuch the suburb has grown and a more professional croud of people are moving into the area. rental prices are rising which is fantastic as it's pushing out the scum that used to live around here. This is a great area to buy as rates are still quite low, 40min to brisbane 1hour to gold coast. Also doesnt have any traffic problems in or out unlike the more expensive springfield lakes. Regarding the mining.... People who badmouth Collingwood park are IDIOTS!!! Sorry, however they're probably unaware that most of ipswich is built on mines. Don't let this be the deciding factor weather to buy or build in collingwood park. If you do you will be missing out on a big opportunity, which will one day be quite financially rewarding.

I leave at collins st,so far its really great to be here. wonderful area for kids,- as school, bus, shopping centre, medical - all on walking distance, Train/ Fwy only 5 minutes drive to red bank. Children can play safely on streets and they are already in plenty. Allover great place to be with great neigbourhood. 27 kmts from brisbane and 10 kmts from Ipswitch. Going to be very expensive one day/.

I looked at purchasing in the area due to the extremely low cost of purchasing a house here, you can buy an existing house in the mid to high 200's! Initially I thought wow what a great opportunity so I started to do my research and due diligence.

The major problem with the area is that previously there has been mining subsidence. Imagine your property sinking into the ground and having to rebuild and still have the chance of it occurring again. This is a serious risk to investors purchasing and those wanting to live in the area.

Due to this fact some houses have been abandoned and there is much housing commission. It really is a suburb whereby 'you pay for what you get'. My personal preference is to spend a little more and purchase in another suburb such as Redbank Plains or Springfield Lakes.

I have owned properties on the west and south side of Brisbane and still do. I must agree that I have found some tenants to be down right dreadful. I had one property in Wood ridge where everyone told me not to buy, tried to rent it myself and was ripped off three weeks rent and had the house vandalized.

After that experience I have learned my lesson and I have made sure to get building and landlords insurance. This ensures that I do not have losses on rent and from damages, they even cover loss of rent its great for this specific kind of investment.

Due to the low cost of purchasing in the area (Redbank and Redbank Plains) I know that their will be significant growth due to the fact a higher level of demand for houses priced at $300,000 than those priced at the higher end of the market for example 400-500K.

Redbank is great for investment property if you can find a house and land at an affordable price and make sure you factor in rental returns lower than the agents tell you at least 10%. This gives me a buffer and ensures that it rents faster and to a long term tenant, nevertheless make sure you have building and landlord insurance to safeguard against any adversity that could arise.

I have lived and worked in and around this suburb for many years. The suburb has all amenities and is an excellent choice for first home buyers and families looking for excellent value for money homes. Only minutes drive to the 3 storey Redbank Plaza shopping centre & cinemas. Close to the Redbank train station. Approximately 30 klms to Brisbane City and less than 10 klms to Ipswich City Centre.
Jason Lamborne
Ray White Goodna/Redbank Plains

We live on the south end of Eagle street! We've lived here for over two years and have enjoyed living here in Collingwood Park! It's a quiet and peaceful suburb with the natural settings surrounding us. It's a family orientated area, great neighbours and easy access to local schools and childcare. Easy walk to local woolworths and specialty stores. A short drive to the main redbank shopping centre which has a cinema where you can enjoy in a movie meal deal! We've found having a train station not too far has been beneficial to get to the city, however it's only about a 25min drive by car. Plenty of walking tracks to walk you dogs and a off leash dog park. So if you are thinking of buying here to live or as an investment I'd say go for it!

We moved here in 2009 after living in brisbane for 3 years. We wanted more space and a bigger house and this is where our budget suited. We have enjoyed it so far - there is a cinema, shops, doctors, hairdressers, bakery, childcare and schools all close to most areas of this suburb and its not too far from ipswich or brisbane. The road works are a bit of a pain but they wont be there forever, and they are pretty much everywhere at the moment. Neighbours and community seem friendly enough, and its quite peaceful. we have great neighbours in our street and we have settled her nicely. I would recommend it to young couples./families - nice parks and recreation areas too!

Have lived in Collingwood Park coming up 2 years now, and I have very little to complain about. We live in a very laid back street were everyone goes there own way. very quiet with little noise. However like most suburbs you do get the occasional boagan spinning there wheels in there car, not very often though. I find the suburb to be quite safe as more of a professional crowd are moving in and higher rent prices are pushing the boagans out. Quite often i leave the house unlocked and haven't had any problems with stuff being stolen. Great place to raise a family with good schools near by and your own Woolworths. As Brisbane expands, This suburb will be a must buy in the coming years. Only a short drive into Brisbane and Gold Coast along the motorways. Not trying to cause a war, however i feel Collingwood Park is the most upper class suburb of Ipswich (if such a thing is possible)

A STRANGE place indeed. Great value for money but a real mixed bag of people. One moment you feel as if your living in a typical Brisbane suburb and the next you realise NUP, still in Ipswich.

Great for entertaining, if you want to give some friends a thrill. Take them across to the Plaza. There are some interesting sites there. They ladies get dressed to the nines in their floral blankets and the men are usually sporting the latest Holden Polo shirts and occasionally the kids are dressed in their finest bourban shirts.

If you haven't see a guy with a mullet driving a kingswood since the 70's, then get down their. The people might look a little scary but they are friendly after a few drinks. So generally speaking any time after midday they are happy.

Collingwood Park is a wonderful place to live, the public transport and train are always a short stroll away. So close to shopping and now with the new Woolworths and a short drive to Orign shopping centre at Springfiled. The school has a great reputation and not too far from thr private school also. It is quite and has a welcoming feel about it. Highly recommended to people looking at moving into the area. Dawson Crt and Paul Tully ave are the places to be!