SABBAi Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi All, I'm moving up To Brisbane very shortly (less than 3 months) from Melbourne. Work has offered me a position that I couldn't refuse, so I'll be about for a least 3 years. Currently we're looking for a house to buy within our price range, etc and was after some info about some good areas and areas to keep away from. Also some travel times into the city. I'l lbe working from home mostly, so travel time in peak hour isn't really an issue. My Fiance' will most likely be working in the city however..... Also what motorsport activities happen? Is SAU QLD CAMS affiliated? Is there any curcuit championship or anything? Any info/tips/pointers, etc, would be much apprieciated. Thanks Scott Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parag0n Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 It's been a while since I've lived in Brisbane but the general consensus is to stay away from Moorooka and surrounding areas. If you're interested in the Track then you should check out Ruzic's group who recently got good sponsors for his QR sprint series. http://www.timeattack.com.au/ is his website. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4357763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
berzerker Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 if you want to be a fully fledged qld'er then you have to support all the local sporting teams, drink XXXX and dress in tshirt/singlet, shorts and thongs on your days off. just like with any major city, the further you live from the city, the longer it will take to to get in. the public transport has improved over the years. i only moved back to brissy after living in sydney for the last 7 years and i did notice that the bus service has improved alot...from the southside anyway. i have noticed that traffic has gotten alot worse now. depending on which direction you'll be coming into the city will determine the travel time also. not during peak hour, i can get from sunnybank (suburb about 15km's south of the city) into the city in about 15 mins. the freeways here are always pretty free flowing and even in peak hour you are still moving though at a slow pace. it's a carpark on the main roads in sydney during peak hour. if you provided us with info about what suburbs you were interested in moving to then i'm sure people can provide better info. cheers Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4358351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhinorebel Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Yep, the Qld Club is a CAMS member. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4358887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRB20ASH Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 a nice area to live in Loganholme or Tanah Merah, it you wanna be sorta away from the brisbane rush, but then again its only a 30 minute drive from the CBD via the M1. so if you wanna live in a quiet suburb but still wanna be close to everything Logan is the area for you. a little further south you have Ormeau/Pimpama/Upper Coomera, they are all pretty much half way between GC and CBD (GoldCoast and Brissy) but all have fantastic houses... places to stay away from.... no offence to the ppl that live there but... probably Eagleby.... or Beenleigh. not because of the people so much but all the houses are really.. really.. really... old/falling apart.. you may find the odd house that is new or so. but mostly old houses. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4358931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyson 1990 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 On the north side of Brisbane, i wouldn't live in Deception Bay or Dakabin unless you want to be stabbed once a year and have your house broken into every 6 months. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4358970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABBAi Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 haha! Thanks for the replies guys!!! We were looking south of the river. There are a few homes that we've both liked the look of in a fair few places. Inala, browns Plains, Loganlea, Tanah Merah, Slacks Creek, Redbank plains, Camira - which seems a fair way out, etc So what area are most SAU'ers from? What's security like? I read that someone came home to find a junkie going through their kitchen? Kind of thing you find in Eagleby?? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4359165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFI Performance Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Or woodridge you will get them in your backyard. If you could afford it, and wanted nice living go to victoria point or redland bay... i moved from frankston to here 5 yrs ago and have never looked back. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4359285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
killswitch88 Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 i would advise you to stay away from inala definately and browns plains really is not a desirable area, some areas of loganlea are f**ked aswell. i live at woolloongabba and MOST of the surrounding areas seem ok but theres still some shit hanging around. if i had to pick id probably look at the surrounding areas of Mt. Gravatt Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4359288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABBAi Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 So what areas are reasonable? After speaking with a few people I know who currently live in Brissy, it seems that opinions on areas tend to conflict. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4360539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-DAWG Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I've been in Brisbane, a couple of months over a year now. I've been told to stay away from Inala also and that if I park my car it will probably be gone when I get back lol In Mt Gravatt shared accomodation at the moment, Mt Gravatt's really central and close to everything really, but not the most affordable though. Gets a bit cheaper once you start moving further away from Mt Gravatt or further from the CBD in general though. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4362478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABBAi Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks for the info guys. Much appreciated. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4362827 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam2452 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 i agree with around the mount gravatt area really nice and not to far from the city(plus its not to expeno) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4364595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
666DAN Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Yeah prices have gone up anywhere that's helf decent, we're on the boarder of Stretton and Calamvale it's getting exxy to buy here. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4364613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS KAMU Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Inala, browns Plains, Loganlea, Tanah Merah, Slacks Creek, Redbank plains, Camira - which seems a fair way out, etc ^^^^^^^^ ive lived in all these areas many moons ago - stay away well away if you have a decent car coorparoo is nice mt gravatt is nice Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4364625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow S13 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have always lived in manly..its on the bay bout 20 min drive to the city and is just a nice place...pub is good and lots of parks and nice areas.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4364762 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecky Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 (edited) I have always lived in manly..its on the bay bout 20 min drive to the city and is just a nice place...pub is good and lots of parks and nice areas.. i agree manly is the best place i've lived, there's fishing, 2 pretty good pubs, you can eat fish and chips by the water and there is a train station. Edited January 13, 2009 by Rebecky Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4364949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunta Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 haha!Thanks for the replies guys!!! We were looking south of the river. There are a few homes that we've both liked the look of in a fair few places. Inala, browns Plains, Loganlea, Tanah Merah, Slacks Creek, Redbank plains, Camira - which seems a fair way out, etc So what area are most SAU'ers from? What's security like? I read that someone came home to find a junkie going through their kitchen? Kind of thing you find in Eagleby?? thats pretty much the shit list of brisbane i agree that mt gravatt and surrounds are the best on the south side Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4365413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushroom Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I live at Mansfiled (next to Mt Gravatt) and it is an ok area. Redlands or the bayside normally are nice areas but you best to rent first and then take a look around Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4365453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABBAi Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 So what sort of places are you guys living in? Rentals, units, houses, etc? We want a decent 3br, house with double lock up garage as a minimum. Looking in the good ares, it looks like it is expensive to get something along those lines........ Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/251770-tips-for-a-new-queenslander/#findComment-4366904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now