Meet a Newcomer

We were looking for a tree change... when we visited we really liked what we found. When I talk about Tara to my friends and family, I just tell them how much I like the place. I feel at home.

Meet a Newcomer

Christine, Nadia and Sofia, Tree-changers

Six months ago, three generations of Christine’s family made the tree change to Jandowae. Together they have explored and come to enjoy their new lifestyles outside of the city. The six of them feel blessed to be able to call this block of land their own and are enthusiastically making themselves at home in the Western Downs.

Below are Christine, Nadia and Sofia’s insider tips for living in Jandowae.

It was a joint decision...

Between all generations to move to the Western Downs. The kids were growing up too fast in the city and we wanted to slow things down. – Nadia When we lived in Brisbane we used to visit places out here like Chinchilla and Miles. So it’s nice to live closer to them now, they’re just next door. – Sofia Was Karel at the library. She was so welcoming, we didn’t really get that when we moved to Brisbane. So it was a nice introduction to the community. – Sofia

The number of facilities...

In Jandowae has really surprised me. Not to mention all of the tourist attractions nearby... there are people everywhere, both locals and visitors. – Sofia

I’m looking forward to...

Becoming involved with some of the local clubs. I have been told there is a great gardening club and the committee for the Timbertown Festival held in June. – Christine

The first person I met...

Julie at the caravan park. My husband and I were staying in the caravan park before we moved and when she found out we were moving to town she was thrilled. It was a lovely welcome to the community. – Christine

So far has got to be summer. The sunsets are incredible, and we take little moonlit walks down the road to look at the stars. – Nadia

The lifestyle in Jandowae is...

Certainly a lot less stressful and a lot more relaxing. It has given us more time for opportunities we wouldn’t have found in the city. – Nadia