helena84

I lived there when I was a child and still have friends that live there now. Beautiful parks. Very close to the city. All sorts of restuarants/ take outs. Great night life. However, really expensive. Even though it's very city centric, there is also fabulous parks, one featuring large rose gardens all through it near the river and a large playground. Many people get married there due to the immaculate presention; manicured trees and blooming flora all around and the river as the back drop. Resturants and shopping are usually within walking distance or a very short bus/car ride. A combo of beautiful well-maintained old-world homes, modern and older apartments and units. Some areas have that suburb-y feel, others have a very city-chic aura. An expensive place, but more then likely worth it in the long run.

I grew up in Acacia Ridge and my parents bought a house there back in 1994 and are still there now. Despite whispers back in the day just because it's on the southside, it's a very safe, family orientated suburb. Friendly smiley people. Houses have defintely improved since the early-mid 90's. Lots of renovations being done to houses left, right and centre. Children still play hopscotch on the street rather then cooped up on the computer (I was one of them when I was a kid, a while ago now!) We've never had a break in or seen anything dodgy. Defintely an NRL loving neighbourhood. Many people have Broncos flags on there cars, or even on there windows. However, I have seen some Rabbitoh's, Eels and Storm flags of late. Close to it's own shopping centre (Elizabeth Street Shops). Big park. Ice-skating ring and water park (like a minature Wet'n'Wild) very close. Soccer club near-by also. Many great childhood memories. All it needs is to re-open that library which closed down!