Veritus

With kids we are constantly in the car, so we bought in Thornlands, which is in the middle of Cleveland and Victoria Point, which are the main areas we travel between. We have a big house, that is close to buses, but away from main roads and traffic noise, near shops and parks. We have a new primary school nearby with a fantastic reputation and a catholic college within walking distance. Other schools are a bus ride away. One of our kids catches the bus every day, and we are happy with the service. The local shops are adequate for all the basics, and Victoria Point is just a few minutes away in the car. Have to say we moved from a country town where everything was close, and find that we still feel we are close to everything by living in Thornlands.

This suburb is a place that offers people a variety of lifestyle options, with access to the bay so close, as well as the ferry to the islands; there are a variety of restaurants and a huge cineplex, and lots of buses. We moved to the suburb next to VP, and I drive my child to school each day, so I know the local traffic can be problematic around school pickup times, but nothing unmanageable. Most people tend to move between Cleveland and Victoria Point and use all the facilities in the area, but VP is like the area's main hub. Between Victoria Point and the odd visit to Capalaba all our shopping needs are covered and there are lots of after school activities, with the YMCA, lots of dance schools within a short drive, music tuition, sports clubs, etc. For families there is a wide selection of schools, and some very good state schools in the area, but RBSS seems top of the pile, and we drive past 3 local schools to attend Redland Bay State School, including one around the corner and a private school, and find this school well worth the daily drive. There are a number of private schools, or a very good state high school within a short bus ride, in Cleveland SHS, which offers such a variety of programs that many kids move there from private schools in year 11 and 12 to take advantage of an extensive range of VET programs and huge choice of subjects. Parents are really spoilt for choices with schools, but with lots of families moving into the area, there is no shortage of people to fill these schools.