JustWin75
Reviews
"A place for families and unpretentious types preferred."
I have lived in Dayboro for 28 years, own a 4 bedroom home on 1.5 acres which is currently rented out, but now reside in an inner northern suburb of Brisbane. I have noticed some complaints by people saying things such as there were "brown snakes" and things are "expensive" eg groceries. Then there are others who absolutely love the place.
Having lived at both ends of the spectrum, this is my opinion:
If you work in the city and don't like commuting, if it surprises you that there is actually wildlife in a semi rural area, and you don't bother to take the opportunity to purchase the regular specials on offer at the local IGA, then I suggest you quit your whingeing and go live in the inner city!!!
However, if you are happy to commute, don't mind seeing native animals at your backdoor, and accept that stores aren't open 24/7 (the IGA is open til 8PM), like to walk the streets at night without fear, and don't mind leaving the doors unlocked, then it is a good place to live.
Priorities should be considered when purchasing here. Consider this: I have had dirt bikes most of my life. Living in Dayboro where I kept my thousands of dollars worth of machinery, nothing was ever stolen, EVER, and the shed was easily seen from the road and had no locks on it. I moved to a unit in the inner north of Brisbane 4 years ago and my garage was broken into twice and a near new dirtbike was stolen even though it was chained up. Also, plenty of people in Dayboro, including myself own rifles and knives and go pig hunting etc. I have never felt afraid or been assaulted or had any violent behaviour directed towards me in all the years I lived there. Living in the inner city for the last four years, I've been subjected to more than enough alcohol/drug fuelled violent behaviour when I go out for a quiet beer or two.
Another note, ever seen a housing commission home in Dayboro? Me neither! Most people moving to the area are double income families/ self employed businessmen and women, and they build mainly comfortable 4 bedroom homes and are happy to enjoy what the community has to offer.
In conclusion, if you like fishing, four wheel driving, dirt bikes, outdoor sports of any kind (especially Rugby League), horses, native fauna and flora, nice homes, neighbours that talk to you (and talk about you! Haha), low levels of crime, etc and have small children, then Dayboro is for you.
If you want to live in the city, well, go live in the city.
Great for
- Good for outdoor sports
- Peaceful and low crime
- Plenty of room, great bakery, good medical centre, healthy area to live in, friendly locals.
- Dual demographics - historical population of cattle and dairy farming familes, now mixed with tree-change wealthy owners of 1 to 2 acre blocks on 6-digit incomes.
Not great for
- Your petrol/deisel bill will go up a bit, but that is the price you pay for the lifestyle!
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Country Lovers
In reply to Lilian,
I would say a vast majority of people living in Dayboro are heterosexual family types. There used to be a same sex couple living in my street in Dayboro for a few years, (two ladies) and to my knowledge, it didn't seem to bother anyone that I know of.
Dayboro is not Newfarm or Fortitude Valley that's for sure. But it isn't the bible belt in the midwest of hte U.S.A. either...
Quite frankly, there are some bogans in town who may make comments about people in a same sex relationship living in town. However, you will get that anywhere there are a few bogans who are too busy getting drunk every weekend (and haven't left the local district for ages!) to realise we are living in the 21st century... Knowing the locals, I'd say most would be oblivious of the fact until someone actually spelt it out to them that there was a same sex couple in town! And like anywhere else, if you are a nice enough couple, most people couldn't care less what sort of relationship you are in because they are too busy working etc...
Why not try renting there first and see what you think? It's a hell of a lot cheaper than buying, and at the moment there are a few very nice homes for rent in the centre of town...
Good luck!
JustWin75
Thanks so much for your helpful review. I was just wondering how inclusive Dayboro is. I am in a same-sex relationship and am wondering if people who are gay/lesbian would be generally accepted in the community?