Withcott draws buyers to the east

A SHORT drive down the Toowoomba Range is the popular township of Withcott.

Just 10 kilometres east of Toowoomba, Withcott offers residents plenty of space which has made it a popular choice for parents wanting to give their children a laid-back country lifestyle.

Buyers get a lot of bang for their buck due to the size of the allotments — many properties have expansive homes with multiple living spaces, large bedrooms, two bathrooms and double garages; there is also plenty of room for large detached sheds and pools, which are often utilised during the summer months.

Withcott is almost exclusively comprised of free-standing homes (99.1 per cent), of which 86.3 per cent is owned, either outright or with a mortgage, leaving just 13.1 per cent rented.

The majority of the town (86.2 per cent) is made up of households with children, another reason families make the move to Withcott is the cheaper cost of living, with council land rates more affordable in the town as compared to Toowoomba Regional Council.

Withcott State School provides quality primary school education where students can experience success through engaging curriculum programs, a range of sporting and musical pursuits, environmental experiences and extra-curricular activities.

The town also has a range of shops, including a FoodWorks supermarket, butcher, a hotel, bakery and landscape suppliers as well as a hardware store, an aquatic centre and a petrol station.

The area also has a pony club, a strong soccer club and a large sporting complex with playing fields and an indoor sports hall which is available for hire.