RyanC1

Newtown is one of Toowoomba's largest suburbs (geographically and by population). It is an inner city suburb with tree lined streets and plenty of old character homes and workers cottages on good size blocks. People here like the appeal of a home with good bones and character and take pride in their houses. Even walking along my street I can see people tending to their gardens, painting or renovating aspects of their homes. My neighbors (not just immediate) are friendly and generous and are good wholesome, working people. There is a mix of old and new with young families and older retirees. Growing up in Toowoomba in the 80s and 90s Newtown was most certainly a rougher area of town and primarily a rental area however this is not the case now. I can walk to the CBD in around 10 minutes, I have buses at my door and an array of close schools, coffee shops and beautiful parks.... It's no wonder that this area is becoming more and more popular.

Being inner city however you will have people parking on street at time and strolling past your house and with that comes some level of vehicle and person noise. I can honestly say living near one of the main thoroughfares of Newtown (and near a school, Holberton Street) that the noise dissipates quite quickly outside of commute times (when I to am on my way to and from work) 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm. On a weekend noise is not really an issue at all.

I've lived in many suburbs in Toowoomba and both my wife and I feel genuinely at home in Newtown. It is a welcoming, pleasant, close to all amenities and really quite good value for money. We've never felt worried about crime or terrible neighbours and cannot really pick any major faults with the area.