peterk6

The newly established Ellendale area is very safe, pleasant, peaceful and quiet. The park there is well equipped and awesome. The urban landscape is modern where all houses are brand new which gives a nice warm feeling to the area. Most of the area at the estate are quiet small blocks, as expected at a typical new estate development areas. Thankfully, we got a decent size block.

The biggest downside is its location. It feels like we are living in a middle of no where and its too remote. It is extremely far from everything, from the coast, hardware stores, motorways, airport, public hospitals, good schools, Brisbane river and all universities. You name it. Cafe culture is also lacklustre. However, with the new development upcoming at the train station. This should improve.

Public transport is non-existent and it seems that council has forgotten about us.

Driving to the city takes about 25 mins with no traffic at all which is nice. As mentioned in the reviews below, travel to the city takes an excess of an hour or more. There are 2 ways to get to city. Either you take the quickest route via Samford Road or via Waterworks Road. Both options are terrible during peak hour and are heavily congested and clogged up due to thousands of traffic lights and the fact that we are living literally at the edge of the city.

Taking public transport (bus with an interchange at Ferny Grove station) takes more than an hour. Do not bother parking at the train station as you will not find a carpark. Note that there is no direct public transport from the Ellendale estate to the city.

If you are looking to retire here, by all means live here and enjoy the living environment. For families, I would say no. You will have poor access to facilities and fun activities (except for the playground) required for your children.