Dawn

Hi all,

Were still thinking of moving east,,,been for another look and torn between areas hubby and i loved Noosa but prob a bit far up, so considering Caloundra...really love sunshine coast!!!,,,,my daughter (9) loves the GC, theme parks ect so we looked at Mudgeeraba which we really liked and coomera,,,,what do you do??? want to be central for my daughter when shes growning up but fell in love with sunshine coast,,,,decisions decisions!! we need good schools, near nice beaches, good transport, any help much appreciated,

thanks again

x

louhatton

Hi Dawn

The Sunshine Coast has a lot going for it although there is more more "hype" on the Gold Coast. Its only 2 hrs drive to the theme parks and with the entry cost probably best not to be next door unless you can get a locals ticket .

Happy to field any questions as I moved to the Gold Coast originally and have settled here in Moooloolaba.

Cheers
Lou

Dawn

Ahh thanks Lou, How are you finding Mooloolaba? we loved it there too, is there any reason you choose there?? and whats your thoughts on Caloundra?? gotta be thinking off schools too

x

jad n rich

If theme parks are a big factor for you, we often go down to GC, from sunshine coast, onto highway it only took us one hour 35 mins to wet and wild now the new road around the gateway bridge is up and running. Even kids commented it seemed shorter.

We always stop on the way back for dinner at IKEA, dinners are $4 each, cheapest place to eat in OZ by far.

On a day to day basis life on either coast would be very very similar. Unless you go to theme parks every day

louhatton

Hi Dawn

All regions on the coast stack up in different way. Caloundra in some areas is a bit old school but in others there are new suburbs filling up with young families. Mooloolaba is a bit tight for accommodation in the affordable bracket. Mountain Creek is a good option and the schools there are top class.

All a matter of what you consider to be your ideal lifestyle. The coast is a great place to stay albeit very quiet...this can be the big drawcard if you like uncrowded beaches etc.

Of course job proximity can be the determining factor.

If you want more information on the region I can arrange for you and happy to do that.

Regards
Lou

calNgary

Hiya
Its a tough choice as all the places you mention are good popular places. Do you have jobs yet ? You may find that the location of your work will help with your decision,,
For me out of the places you mention i would go for Mudgeeraba,,lol, such a laid back country feel yet only a short drive to the hustle and bustle and gorgeous beaches.

Cal x

moneypenny20

Doesn't it depend on where you and/or your husband will get work? You don't want to be driving or commuting for hours.

Dawn

Thanks everyone for your help, will look at mountain creek for def, schools are very important!!! funny enough hubby is thinking of keeping his job on in WA as FIFO and communting from brisbane, he does 2 weeks on 2 off,,,a friend of his does it and seems to work for them but im not to sure :/

xx

moneypenny20

Fair enough. Hope he has enough time at the beginning to be with you and help settle in. I wouldn't fancy doing it all on my own with a young one. Happy enough later on, used to love the husband doing his turn of night shifts.

Dawn

thats true Moneypenny where abouts are you living?

DeadVim

$4 dinners at Ikea eh?

Do they give you all the raw ingredients and you have to cook it youself?

What if you are one sausage short?!

moneypenny20

Near the QLD/NSW border.

camacazi

hi, we live in little mountain and love it! loads of young families, great beaches, only 5 mins to caloundra and right next door to meridan state college, a fantastic school! would def recommend it here

shirlw

Sippy Downs is also a nice family orientated area and I've heard that Chancellor Park primary and secondary are pretty good.Quick access to the freeway too with the new road and only 10 minutes drive to Mooloolaba or Maroochydore and the beaches,20/30 mins to Australia Zoo.

Dawn

ahh thanks everyone, ive had a few people saying move to GC instead as more to do, my daughters 9.....we love sunny coast, does anyone think GC is better for kids??