Tips on Choosing the Right Neighbourhood

There are almost 200 suburbs in Brisbane, and each comes with a distinct character and charm. Choosing the perfect neighbourhood for you and your family can be a little tricky, especially if you don’t exactly know the important things to consider when picking out the suburb to build your Brisbane home in.

Know your Priorities

The first step is to consider your priorities. What are the things in life that you cannot live without? Do you have a special health need and have to be near a medical facility? Do you have or planning to have children and would need fresh air, good schools, and parks nearby? Do you have pets who need yard space? Are you living for the nightlife, the theaters, the concerts, or has to be in a perpetual by-the-beach vacation? Do you need the anonymous existence offered by the city, or the friendly neighbours of the suburbs?

Know your Wants

After discerning your needs, know what your wants. These are the things that will make your life better, happier, and brighter. Start by knowing the type of house you’d like to live in – an apartment, townhouse, or a detached home. Do you want a large backyard, a pool, or a magnificent sunset view? Do you want to be within walking distance to your place of work or a double garage for your cars? Do you want a space for a garden or to be able to walk to the nearest supermarket?

What do you have?

After knowing your needs and wants in a home, it is time to consider the things that you have right now. This is an important step as it will bring in the realities of your situation. Most important is to know your financial capability of buying a home. Same homes in Brisbane will have different price tags across different neighbourhoods. Do you have a car you can use for commuting? How much stuff do you own – are you a minimalist and can live in compact homes or a collector who will need space for your still burgeoning collections.

Know your kind of Neighbourhood

There are four general types of Australian neighbourhoods that are largely determined by location. Start your search for the perfect suburb by knowing the life they offer.

Inner City

These are the areas covering the CBD and the suburbs around the central city hub. If you enjoy the night life, theater shows and museums, this is the place for you. These neighbourhoods also offer easy access to amenities like the gym, laundry shops, delis, coffee shops, bakeries, and spas. You are also within few minutes off major hospitals, the business center, and government offices. Most homes available are high-rise apartments, trendy low-rise, and expensive single family homes.

Trendy Urban

The trendy urban suburbs are farther from the city, but still close enough for easy access. Homes here are more affordable, which is also the same with the basic cost of living like parking fees, restaurants, bars. Fresh produce markets, charming hole-in-the-wall cafes, and large parks are some of the perks of living just outside the city. These places are perfect for people who wants to be near the city but out of the hustle, enjoy a short commute, can’t afford the budget of living within, and needs a backyard. You can find good compact family homes, townhouses, and chic low-rise apartments.

Family Suburbs

This is where you can find homes and neighbourhoods perfect for raising a family. Developments are designed to be family and pet friendly and completed with amenities every growing family needs like schools, child care centers, parks and play areas, and supermarkets. Accessibility, commute options, and security are some of the advantages of living in the suburbs. These neighbourhoods are perfect for people who needs a lot of outdoor spaces, loves the community of neighbours, less noise and fresh air. This group is your best choice if like large spacious homes and backyards, and if you would like to build your own home.

Outer Rural Areas

These areas are for special people who value serenity and solitude. Located farthest from the city, homes usually come with generous land spaces, perfect for those who have large animals to care, go into gardening, works from home and doesn’t need to be in the city for much. Since accessibility is a challenge, it is advised that you have a good car for commuting, grow your own garden for fresh produce, and know daily tasks like cooking and washing clothes.

These are just the basic guide to finding your perfect neighbourhood and home in Brisbane. Call us to get in touch with the best real estate agents in Brisbane who introduce you to each of the suburb and can help you go through the home buying process. And click here for all your property investments or selling your home concerns.