davidr14

I lived in Brisbane for most of my life but I permanently relocated to a cooler climate because of the oppressive heat and humidity. Brisbane used to get by with two seasons, Summer and Winter, now it only enjoys one season - and I think we all know which one that is! Unfortunately, in recent decades Brisbane has become way overrated and way, way overpriced! Think carefully about the climate and make sure you earn enough money before you pack your bags and make the big move to Brisbane.

After living in other Australian cities and travelling widely overseas, I would say that Toowoomba is a small, clean and green city, with a world-class climate and some very nice residential neighbourhoods. Tourists, visitors, and even some locals don't realise that Toowoomba (unlike the rest of Queensland) is lucky enough to have a temperate climate - which means that you need to dress according to the changing seasons with the appropriate coats, sweaters, jeans and jackets, to maintain comfort in the Winter months. That said, the sun shines all year round and by international standards the seasons are mild and short. The style of any city tends to represent the people living in it: so with that in mind, Toowoomba is a proud and progressive city that is determined to shake off the hillbilly shackles and fully embrace the postmodern era. Given the smaller population of this city, the basic infrastructure and cultural opportunities here are no comparison to much larger cities like Brisbane, which is only a 90 minute drive east on the Warrego Highway. This is still a car-based community and at present time there is no real public transport system - so going forward this city will eventually need a fast and reliable commuter train service to Brisbane. Toowoomba is a growing multicultural city which continues to attract residents and business with new amenities like the Grand Central shopping mall, city library, and a new airport. Toowoomba and the surrounding regions offer a range of options for people who seek an alternative way of life that is close to all amenities, but far enough away from the harsh reality of life in big cities.