Is Russell Island such a bad place to live?

I was looking to buy a house to live on Russell Island but by the comments here I am thinking twice. I have a small internet business so no comuting. I live in the country now and love the isolation peace and quiet.Being a woman on my own I worry about the riff raff they say is there.Are the bugs really that bad?I was looking forward to island life being away from it all.Locals please give it to me honestly.

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Delectable

Glad to hear you will be coming over to view for yourself..... Island life is not for everyone - I have lived here for 14 years and absolutely love the place - quiet, peaceful, tranquil. You can be busy with friends or community groups if you choose and as Juri rightly points out, everything for basic day to day living is available right here!! Really happy you are coming to make your own informed decision...

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Thanks so much. It's a toss up between Russel and Macleay Islands. Your place to stay is beautiful ! I should stay the night to appreciate the Island now :)

Vynette, did you ever make the move to Russell or Macleay Island? if so, how are you finding it.

I have also been considering a move an am concerned about comments I have read about lots of unemployed and drugs.. A real estate from Macleay Island told me Russell was terrible, is this true.

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juri-karter

Just come and see me at the Ray White office and I will be glad to show you around..
Cheers...Juri.

I will, thanks Juri :)

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juri-karter

I have now lived on the island for nearly three years and the best comparison I can give you is it's like living in a country town that's surrounded by water..Friendly people..no more riff-raff than any other town of comparable size.
No traffic,no graffitti,lowest car theft in QLD ..( like where can they go..!!??)Quiet and peaceful lifestyle and everything for day to day living is here.
Bugs..I had mozzies and midgies in Benowa Waters on the Gold Coast
You are only 20 minutes by fast jetcat to the mainland and major shopping centres..
In summary come on over for a weekend and see for yourself..!!

Thanks so much Juri. I will head over next week and have a good look around. Sounds like my kind of paradise :)

Hi, is there lots of drugs and bad things on Russel Island ? I am reading lots of different things.

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