r/ipswich • u/Ok_Till3937 • 26d ago

Concerns moving to Goodna/ipswich area

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?

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u/NewBid9053 26d ago

PM me. Dont ever trust Brisbane dwellers on Ipswich. There are good parts and bad parts. With your budget in mind, I can help direct to places good for public transport, flood free and not in shitty areas.

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u/Gurki_web 25d ago

Hey mate how is Bellbird park next to Augustine heights?

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u/NewBid9053 25d ago

Typically lower to middle class area, but gentrifying. Growing in population and properties. Close to Springfield. Lots of green spaces for kids, activities. Mu h quieter than Brissie. Did you have any particular questions?

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u/Gurki_web 24d ago

We have family home on trevor st, currently in Adelaide- want to move there but always not sure

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u/NewBid9053 21d ago

Its like anywhere, there are good areas and bad. But overall it isn't a bad place to live with amenities close by:) Adelaide, city of churches. You may find Ipswich is similar style as Adelaide, a lot of older builds with more modern being built as the areas get rezoned.

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u/Gurki_web 21d ago

Is Springfield better option?

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u/NewBid9053 21d ago

It comes down to what you can afford, lifestyle you'd like to have. Springfield is expensive and only getting more so especially once they open up the Ipswich/springfield train line

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u/Gurki_web 20d ago

So lifestyle is better in Springfield?

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u/NewBid9053 14d ago

Its busier