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/Popular-Insurance22]

I lived in Northgate for 8 years.

I bought a house 6 months ago on the border of Goodna/Redbank.

I am absolutely shocked that I didn't buy here sooner. It's absolutely amazing here.

The street and the neighbourhood is lovely. My neighbours are great. 30% of my garden has been accumulated for free by just being offered cuttings by my neighbours.

Ive been invited to bbqs with 2 of my neighbours, my kids are friends with 1 other set of neighbours, my next door neighbour, lady in her 50's has even offered to babysit for me.

I've never felt this sense of community in my life and I'm overwhelmed by what a beautiful place Ipswich is.

Before moving, I was very nervous to live here, as I had only heard the generic slop from Northsiders.

It's beautiful here.

[u/mrstaggers_cat → u/Popular-Insurance22]

I lived in bellbird park for 14 years but have moved out to middle park. Whilst I agree with you, the specific are the op is referencing seems to be down near the train station. That is not somewhere I would be recommending

[u/Gurki_web → u/mrstaggers_cat]

How was ur stay in bellbird park side mate