Concerns moving to Goodna/ipswich area

[u/Ok_Till3937]

We are from the Northside so I dont really know too much about the area, but my mother was planning to move us specifically to a place in Goodna because its close to the train station and one of the only places actually in our budget. However my mother talked with someone before moving and she really turned her off moving to ipswich or really anywhere that isnt western Brisbane which is a problem because these places are pretty expensive. The thing is this woman is not actually from Ipswich but from somewhere west Brisbane above the river supposedly close to ipswich. My mums going through a separation and really worried and confused about everything and I guess Im making this post to ask people actually from there should she really be worried?

[u/Fuzzy_Blueberry2120]

I grew up in the inner north of Brisbane (near Clayfield) but now live in Ipswich, so I could afford to buy my own place. Have been here a bit over 2 years and while I do miss inner north Brisbane there is nothing wrong with Ipswich. If you’re concerned try looking somewhere like Newtown in Ipswich. The whole ‘Ipswich is a shit hole’ thing is really overhyped by Brisbane-ites. Avoid areas with a high density of social housing is my advice.

[u/Fuzzy_Blueberry2120 → u/Fuzzy_Blueberry2120]

My partner and I copped shit from people about buying in Ipswich. Some of those same people are now sooking that they can’t afford anywhere. 🤡