francesduggan

Any ideas on which suburb 's of Brisbane are best,for schools,train service ,other public transport etc, and of course property prices ,and which are to be avoided??
Looking for a property somewhere in the region of 450.000 Au$,maybe 500.000 at a push.My wife is a Pharmacist and I am a Hairdresser ,so we can locate almost anywhere within 30 miles of the city.Hopefully I will be able to get full time work and part time for my wife,other way around if I had my way ,but kids come first.
This site is a god send,how anyone emigrated before the internet I'll never know.

Hans de Visser

With 450k to spend you'll still be able to find a nice 3/4 bedroom house close to the city (3-6 km), or a bigger (4+ bedroom) house in the suburbs. Most neighbourhoods within the 10km radius are fine: they've become too expensive for the 'bad elements' to live in. I've been driving around recently (looking for a house as well, though in a different price range) and found that the prices on www.realestate.com.au give you a good indication of the quality of the neighbourhood. The only ones I can think of as unattractive are Inala and surroundings, and Rocklea, although I've have seen only some neighbourhoods so far. Nice neighbourhoods on train lines: Cannon Hill in the east, Wynnum & Manly close to the bay, Sunnybank in the south, Indooropilly (apparently) in the southwest, Alderley in the north, and there are plenty more. See http://www.transinfo.qld.gov.au/ for train lines/public transport. If you prefer nice, trendy (& expensive) living close to the city, try Spring Hill, New Farm, Balmoral or Bulimba. In the latter two you might still find a nice house for 450k, in New Farm I doubt it.

francesduggan

THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY,HANS.
SPENT 3 WEEKS TRAVELLING AROUND BRISBANE IN MARCH THIS YEAR,A GREAT EDUCATION.APART FROM GETTING LOST ALOT,I WAS IMPRESSED ENOUGH TO RETURN A.S.A.P.
I THINK BUYING ALONG THE TRAIN LINE IS A GOOD IDEA,ESPECIALLY IF YOU CAN AVOID TAKING THE CAR TO THE CITY.
THANKS ALSO FOR THE TRAIN INFO,
WHAT PART ARE YOU HEADING FOR??

Jeff

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    > CAN AVOID TAKING THE CAR TO THE CITY.

How does car commuting compare to train commuting in Brisbane?

G'Day

Depends wher you are driving to!!


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    > How does car commuting compare to train commuting in Brisbane?

Jeff

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    > Depends wher you are driving to!!

git :-)

Well, assuming the IT sector picks up in the next 6 months so I don't need a
'career change', I would assume the cbd might be a likely destination.

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footie chick

Have sent you a PM

Johnny Boy

How does train commuting compare to car commuting in Brisbane?

The roading infrastructure is pretty good around Brissy, better on the
southside, than the north. Where you'll come unstuck is finding a park once
you get into the CBD.

Public transport particularly rail, is very good in Brisbane. My pick for
the best suburbs on the rail line are the ones from Wynnum to Cleveland on
the Brisbane's beautiful bayside. These suburbs - particularly Wynnum,
Manly, Wellington Point, Ormiston and Cleveland are quite pricey - just be
prepared to pay at least $400,000 for anything half-decent (4 bedroom, 2
bathroom with pool and lock up garage). Thorneside and Birkdale are a little
cheaper but prices are rising quickly there too.

HTH, John

Sanj

Does anyone know any good web sites, to find property in Brisbane. Looking for a house, approx $400-500k.

Hans de Visser

I've been told by a real estate agent that pretty much everyone of them puts everything on www.realestate.com.au because it's an independent, comprehensive overview of all real estate available, and consequently it's where most people will look first when looking for a house.

Sanj

Thanks for your response Hans, I'll look into it.