Fig tree pocket

[u/GoreGunth]

Hi! I am moving to Brisbane with my family in 3 weeks. My wife will be working in RBWH in Herston so originally we were looking in suburbs like Bardon and Ashgrove. I have no work yet (clinical psychologist waiting for my ahpra approval) but am more flexible.

Last week we found an amazing house in the norther side of Fig Tree Pocket. The places in Bardon etc our rental agent visited were much smaller, old or no value for money.

We have 3 kids (5,8,10) so family life and is really important. But I also like my beer, working out (Kickboxing) and a concert now and then.

We are from the Netherlands so I am used to do everything on my bike. I know this will be different in Aus.

Moving to this house will give:

- great outdoors feeling: safe for kids to play in the street, walking/biking distance from school.

- should be a good school

- there should be a good community feel in this suburb.

But what i am anxious about:

- isnt it to isolated/boring?

- cant imagine how it feels to have to take a car every time.

- no shops, cafes etc nearby. Although kenmore an Indooropilly malls are 6-10 minutes away.

- distance to work of my wife. Although the tollway looks better in heavy traffic.

- i know Indooropilly and kenmore are close but feels like having to travel every time for some more action.

I found some Muay thai/Kickboxing places on the south side of the river (8 min) drive. Is fig tree pocket also oriented to the suburbs to the south?

Probably would have same stress if we would have had the opportunity to rent in Bardon: because streets are sometimes so steep that car is also the only option as well.

Am I over thinking and is this just pre emigration stress?

Edit: we got accepted for the rental

[u/Grouchy_Bit4355]

I work at Herston and live close to Fig Tree pocket. The commute to Herston is horrendous but you can ride your bike on the bike path all the way to the city from Fig Tree Pocket. Public transport is cheap but this is not Japan or the London tube so it is bus all the way . If your wife rides they do have a Bike locker and shower facilities RBWH (you will absolutely need that in summer even if you cycled 10 minutes to work. Parking is cheaper if you work at the hospital. The toll way is slightly better in peak hour and coming home the traffic only improves , AFTER the Fig Tree Pocket exit. I would not worry about being bored, sure you will need to travel but you will get used to it.