chockmuncher

Kooringal has it's very good points, and it's very bad points. Went to see a couple of properties for rent in Cheifly Crescent as it had some lovely looking places, newly renovated, only to find people walking down the street with beer bottles, loud music playing and alot of shouting and abuse. Was sad to see some nice families living there, and were very friendly when we asked about the place. Some of the houses were in very poor repair, (as if they'd been vandelised).
The road is right within walking distance to Kooringal High, primary schools and child care; and very close to the shopping centre. Was disapointed with the street as it's got so much going for it, and yet the things going against it, as parents with children aged 2 and 5, out weighed everything else.

We have a bowling club, a pub, a primary school, an oval, a police station with resident officers (lovely people) a small provisions shop, a community hall, a very good butcher, churches (the catholic church holds mass twice a month), lovely parks with play equipment, a swimming pool, a B+B, and a post office where the locals pick up thier post daily. (forgive me if I forget to mention all the details)
It's a beautiful place to live if you have work in neighbouring towns, but wouldn't recomend making the move here if you haven't got credentials for local industry. Do check the Australia Job Search site for local jobs in your industry.
Other than the beautiful parks, there aren't many things for older kids to do, but the roads are pretty safe if they enjoy bike riding.
Being a rural town, you need to be careful of wildlife on the roads at night, and some people keeping farm animals in their yards. Some of them and sometimes dogs, have been known to get out. Allso the kids here tend to be pretty out doorsy, so a good idea to keep an eye out for kids on the streets riding their bikes or playing.