Brookwater, QLD 4300

I wish we had conducted proper research before buying into the “community” narrative they sell. The suburb is surrounded by less desirable areas in Ipswich, making Brookwater a target for burglars. Our property was broken into twice in the three years we lived there.

Additionally, there is no access to good public schools. If you are a family with children of school age and you do not plan on spending $30,000 annually for private education at the only reputable school in the area, Ipswich Grammar, then you face a significant challenge. The public school available in the catchment area has a poor reputation, and your children could potentially face bullying, like ours did.

Furthermore, the Ipswich council charges high council rates, and homeowners are also subjected to community fees imposed by the developer for the upkeep of the area. We sold a smaller property in Brisbane city to pursue the dream of a newer, larger home, but it turned out to be not worth it. We have since sold our Brookwater property and will buy back in Brisbane city.

We have lived in Brookwater for nesrly 5 years, now has become basically the crime capital..... all residents in our street are talking about fencing the street or their own land area with gates ( not allowed in Brrokwater as supposedly it;s an open community) due to increasing break - ins and car thefts. Brookwater charges body corp fees annually to provide nothing but a bit of greenery and in adition the Ipswich council land rates are rediculous.. We thought we are living in a premuim area

Absolutely stunning place, have lived here for years. The wildlife is beautiful and so is the friendliness. It is close to everything, and not too far out from Brisbane, but also not busy and bustling. Very nice and quiet, friendly community.

Brookwater is a nice place to live in, but... Ipswich council RATES are criminal and cannot be justified as I found out when I made enquiries with the council. WAY TOOOOOOO HIGH.
Compare it with any other area surrounding and we are seriously being shafted, a clear case of discrimination and a class action is justifiable.
BROOKWATER WAKE UP and stop taking this abuse.
But in a complaint with Ipswich council, call you local member and ask questions about it, turn up the heat, let's expose this BS.

I have lived in Brookwater for 7 years, originally from the Ipswich area. Brookwater has surpassed my expectations in every way. The body corporate is a blessing and it's so nice to see that the parks are always maintained and that people actually care about their own yard maintenance. It would be great to see some more cafes in the area, then we'd never have to leave!

Once you live here, no where else will ever be good enough!

Moved into Brookwater recently. Full of ‘would bes, if could bes’. Full of rentals. Levies are exorbitant. Springfield Land Corporation profits from these levies as not all money goes back into estate. “Looks good” at residents expense so developer can put high price on their land for sale. This ‘Brookwater Home Owners Club’ is a joke, nepotism rife, egotistical, abusive sycophants on their Facebook groups and they don’t hold meetings correctly, don’t issue agendas and you are ushered out of meetings, secret closed door business. Upped the levies without consultation, increased employees wages without consulting residents, gave the nod for golf course to start earlier than 6 am every morning without consulting residents. All secret. If you dare complain the garden maintenance not done, you’re vilified publically. They don’t uphold the convents, we were told they are powerless by chairperson!? No accountability, no adherence to QLD BODY CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT LEGISLATION. There’s something suss with all this, associations with Ipswich Council. Seems this Brookwater is untouchable. We’renot alone with this train of thought. Crime rising fast in here too. “Dodgywaters” more like it!

My husband and I have lived at Brookwater for 10 years and we couldn't imagine living anywhere else. We love the people and the relaxed lifestyle especially with all the green space, manicured parklands and walking trails. We feel like we're on holidays every time we arrive home from work. We also really value the benefits of the Home Owners Club because it ensures all the common areas are maintained and our most valuable asset is protected for the long term.

Love living in Brookwater, plenty of green space, wild life, shopping and only 35min from the CBD. What more do you want.

Great family area - isn't cheap if you can afford it why not!