Thinking about moving to Toogoom but have a few questions
Is there somewhere to buy fruit and veg? And is there somewhere to buy the mains like milk, bread etc? I don't mind driving to 'central' hervey bay for the main shops, but I was hoping there is somewhere closer to get at least fruit and veg.
Can you get good broadband internet?
Is there anywhere to get a some sort of small retail job in Toogoom? Like a corner shop or a video store or anything like that?
From what i can work out there's no shops in Toogoom what-so-ever. So just thought I'd double check.
I do hope to go for a drive up there soon to have a look for myself but thought i should do some research first.
Sorry if any of those are stupid questions but like I said I have never even been to Hervey Bay let alone Toogoom, so bare with me :)
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I do not recommend you moving to Toogoom. You do have to plan ahead with groceries etc yes, there is no broadband available, jobs are only casual for those who know the owners of the place ( like the local Chemist ) and the people wander around drinking in the streets. I would not recommend people live here unless they are akin to the idea of living in a small hick town ( pulls out banjo ) . I signed up a 6 month lease, ten weeks left and I can hardly wait to get the heck out of here - I love the house but the neighbours have made living here a living hell.
You can get adsl2 in Toogoom I have had broadband for 5+years in toogoom
yes there are some unsavoury characters however a lot of these are being moved on now
sorry about your bad experience haight sounds like you got unlucky with neighbours there is also plenty of lovely people in the area don't let a few bad apples ruin it for the rest...
Hi, I own a real estate in Torquay and just love going home at the end of the day to Toogoom. As already said, "It's Paradise" I use Telstra NBN and have never had an issue. With a 15 minute drive to town, we have a couple of great fruit and veg shops. While Toogoom only has a small general store, a chemist and hairdresser there is 2 great Cafe/restuarant Goodies and Salty Squid. Happy to answer any questions you may have. Cheers Di
Does everyone still think Toogoom is a place to avoid to either rent or live in?
Thanks
Haight, where is your neighbourhood ( to avoid) and what better place you can find? Please send me an email to [email protected]
Avoid Toogoom? You're kidding right? Toogoom is paradise. 15 minutes to town, house proud retirees and right next to a glorious beach. Sssshhhh, don't tell everyone though otherwise they'd all want to live here!
Hi thanks for your comments. I live in NSW & have wanted to move to Hervey Bay for 2 yrs. Toogaoom wasnt on my list but after a bit of research cant wait to visit n send some time to check it out. The property prices seem reasonable. Love you o hear more about the area.