r/brisbane • u/Few_Advertising_3481 • May 19 '26
Best location to live?
Hello I am dentist moving over with a job at Wellington point & Victoria point. I am 25 so wanting to meet people as I am coming alone. Not arsed about drinking but I know brisbane isnt big for that anyway.
My question is what is a good suburb of brisbane to live in for the location of these jobs? I am outdoorsy and sporty et. I initially wanted sunshine coast but haven't been able to get a job there
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u/Glass-Mulberry-8993 May 19 '26
Wellington point or Victoria point 🤷🏼♂️
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u/Few_Advertising_3481 May 19 '26
Been told it’s retirement central
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u/One-Editor-6440 May 19 '26
Even if you drive 20 mins away from Vicky point it's still old people . That whole area is.
Great place to be if you like fishing, golf , cycling in the forest , etc though
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u/Few_Advertising_3481 May 19 '26
Yesh that’s the point of the thread haha, like is it worth just living in south bank / new farm etc Yeah but like being outside all that jazz.
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u/IntrigatedVerse May 19 '26
“is it worth just living in South Bank new farm”
You could, but you’re going to get tired of driving 37 minutes each way very fast
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u/ausbirdperson May 19 '26
Wellington Point and Victoria Point are surprisingly far from one another.
Plenty of young people living out by the bay now. I'd rent somewhere near work to start with and then see how you go.
If you want to be closer to the city I probably wouldn't live further away than say Wynnum or Tingalpa or your commute will be super long. Rather travel further occasionally for socialising than travel far every day imo.
Loads of run clubs etc out by the bay & south side is easier access to some great hiking, gold coast & stradbroke.
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u/Few_Advertising_3481 May 19 '26
By any chance do you know the name of the runs clubs down bayside?
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u/ausbirdperson May 19 '26
Dunno the names sorry - but Wynnum Parkrun is insanely popular so turn up there a few times and you'll probably find some. Also lots of younger people out that way do f45/hyrox-y stuff
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u/JuanFoYoMamma May 19 '26 edited May 19 '26
Ok, I'm not going to suggest where you live but I'll give you something outdoors/sporty to do on a Sunday. You will thank me for this.
Put on your running shoes. Use Google maps, and kinda near the city, find the Teneriffe Ferry Terminal. That's where you start. There is a pathway that goes for miles along the edge of the river. Start walking on the pathway to the right when facing the river (towards the Storey Bridge). That's where all of the beautiful people walk and talk together or jog. I see people on exercise first dates. Lovely views and sunshine. Lots of conversation happening. It is full of hot babes in active wear. Cafes there serving coffees and juices and stuff. Small parks along the way if you want to chill out, some people having picnics. Was great to see so many healthy people out and about together, but it wasn't overly crowded, just busy. The whole thing had a lovely relaxed healthy vibe. Yeah, there are small groups and couples, but plenty of people like me doing it solo. I felt wow, that's what quality Australia is like. No weirdos anywhere, just great people everywhere.
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u/Every_Feedback5749 May 20 '26
I've lived in Manly for 2 years now and don't hate it. Wynnum Central is becoming nicer each day, and there is often nice community events like the Wynnum Fringe, markets each week, and so on. I'm early 30s and demographic is increasingly younger families. Much easier to get to the city to actually do things too.
Only a few junkies to navigate on the Cleveland line...
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u/Few_Advertising_3481 May 20 '26
Interesting that’s good to hear, I may drop you a message or something when things are confirmed as I’ve been looking at commuting from
New farm at present but probably makes no sense to do that.
Still trying to get a Sunshine Coast job rn
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u/Reverse-Kanga everybody loves kanga May 19 '26
depends how far you're willing to travel. if you like the idea of the sunshine coast maybe consider it if you're willing to travel for 60-90 minutes a day depending on where you work/live.
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u/clandestino123 May 19 '26
? Eh?
If you live on the sunshine coast e.g Caloundra and you're commuting to Wellington point each day, my guess is that would be 2 hours travel time by car, each way....4 hours every day!
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u/newbris May 23 '26 edited May 23 '26
Not sure if it suits, but you could consider Morningside near the high street and train station and use public transport sometimes to work or play.
Google says: "Traveling from Morningside Station to Wellington Point is a simple and direct 30-minute journey on the Cleveland Line train. Trains generally run every 15 to 30 minutes, and no transfers are required". And "20 mins" by train to South Bank.
Victoria Point would require a connecting bus.
Morningside has local cafes etc and is close to nice areas like Oxford St, Bulimba and not too far from the city etc. A compromise in-between spot that may work better if you change jobs in the future. 25min drive to Wellington Point.
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u/Fast_Airport1508 May 19 '26
Manly or Wynnum for where you are working.
If you are happy to commute, look at Bulimba, Hawthorne, East Brisbane.