Mike K

I visited a friend in Kallangur recently and found it to be a very convenient spot.

I can see why young families are moving here - decent priced housing and close to everything you need - decent local shops, close to the business park and shopping precinct in North Lakes, train station (half an hour to the brissy CBD). Beach lovers can also rejoice, with a short drive to Deception Bay, Scarborough or Redcliffe.

The new University of the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay campus at the paper mill precinct is also shaping up nicely, so plenty of stuff going on and a well deserved, world class uni for the locals.

Highly recommended.

Cooloongup is a great alternative to surrounding suburbs in terms of value for money - I don't think it's going to last though, as people are cottoning on (and pesky east coast investors are driving the values up). I am seeing the demographics of the area changing, as what were some rough pockets are gentrifying due to the influx of money coming into the area.

Sometimes I think it is unbelievable that you can get still get a family home that is 5 minutes away from beautiful beaches and transport for such a low price... in Australia!

With the amount of government infrastructure and big companies pouring into the Rockingham region, it is going to be great opportunities for people to have a good job and live a good life with everything you need at your fingertips.

Sometimes I pinch myself to see if I am in a dream. Lovely community and nice demographics - honest working families. Where else in Australia can you get a slice of the Australian dream with a house that is 5 minutes away from a beautiful beach (Madora Bay) and minutes away from a shopping centre (Lakelands) for a growing family of 4 for under $500K? To top things off, there is a brand new train station that is going to be operational in early June this year!