Joycelin Leahy

I'm a practicing artist who bought and moved to Bellbowrie in 2011 (just before the 2011 floods) because my family and I find it tranquil and community oriented - people are generally kind and helpful. There is a free bus service to nearby schools for children and young adults. It is quiet and pretty and full of wildlife - many species of birdlife, snakes, lizards, tortoise and echidna (we once found one in our carport). During the floods, many families reach out and helped the affected families. We are still here (nine years on) and loving it. We love the nature and the trees and 444 bus takes you to the heart of Brisbane City in less than 40mins. If we can get the ferry to come up Brisbane River to Booker Park - it will be perfect. :)