HappyinAC

Having lived in the Albany Creek area for 16 years and had our children grow up in the area we would find it hard to move to anywhere else. There are all the local type shops that are necessary but not the impersonal hype of the city or other central locales. Being anywhere in 10 minutes is a great bonus, as you can go to larger shopping centers and then leave the hustle and bustle behind. Our street is filled with caring neighbors in a wide range of ages, which is great for family living. We have a total of 5 primary schools within 2 minutes of us, both private and public and the High school is 1 minute away. Our older children went through the local high school and are both have successfully entered their desired University course. With golf courses, parks, the leisure center and a huge sporting center all within 5 minutes there is not much missing. Nightlife is not abundant and that suits us fine - that can stay in others areas if it is wanted. The kind of behavior associated with the life of the night is not needed or required here.
Studies have show clearly that suburbs that are near railway stations are more susceptible to break-ins and theft so for our part the inconvenience of traveling 5-8 minutes to a train is a non issue compared to coming home to a destroyed home. Police presence and neighborly care is great. You can't beat a good locality and this explains why fewer homes come on the market in AC. Where would the owners go that could better what they have?