CROWS NEST INVESTMENT PROFILE Lifestyle and opportunity

Commercial - Most shop fronts in the centre of town INVESTING IN CROWS NEST are currently leased, with regular tourist traffic offering Crows Nest has become the ideal destination for people consistent trade. Opportunities exist to expand current to escape the hustle and bustle of cities to enjoy a commercial offerings in the town. genuine tree change. The undulating countryside is - Median house price of $274,000 with known for its high country vistas and its proximity to Residential vacant land available from $75,000. delightful National Parks, walking trails and waterfalls. Rentals are around $255 per week. Crows Nest is very popular with day trippers and easily accessible from major centres for short breaks. Fertile Agricultural - Quality grazing land can be found in the grazing country, together with very reasonable property area from approximately $2000/acre. prices, make it an excellent place to grow a business.

Opportunities Crows Nest is strategically positioned along the New Community Contacts England Highway with an average of 3000 vehicles Crows Nest Tourist and Progress Association passing through per day. With the town recently declaring www.crowsnest.info I [email protected] motorcycle friendly status and seeking to become an RV Friendly town, Crows Nest is well suited to small and Crows Nest Business Association mid-size retail outlets, professional services, over 50s Crows Nest Business Association lifestyle living, tourism and manufacturing. [email protected] The town’s location on the crest of the Great Dividing Ray White Rural Crows Nest Range naturally lends itself to adventure tourism with Shop 3 Corner New England Hwy and many nature based activities already popular with local Creek St, Crows Nest Qld I 07 4698 2770 residents and visitors. www.raywhiteruralcrowsnest.com.au Crows Nest offers an enviable lifestyle at a budget price RE/MAX Country with increasing investment from residents looking to Shop 1, 4 Charlotte Street, Crows Nest purchase a home, yet also have the freedom to travel. 0746982561 I www.remaxcountry.com.au Industrial - A range of industrial land is currently on the Hampton Real Estate market for around $35m2. 8618 , Hampton, Qld A couple of industrial facilities are for sale in the industrial 0447 537 324 I www.hamptonrealty.com.au precinct.

P 131 872 E [email protected] W www.tr.qld.gov.au Crows Nest Industries The 2011 Census identifies: The main industries in Crows Nest are: % The workforce in Crows Nest comprises: %

• Health Care and Social Assistance ...... 16.8 • Professionals ...... 17.4

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing ...... 12.7 • Managers ...... 14.5

• Retail Trade ...... 9.0 • Labourers...... 14.3

• Education and Training ...... 8.5 • Technicians and Trades Workers...... 14.2

• Public Administration and Safety ...... 7.9 • Clerical and Administrative Workers...... 11.5

• Manufacturing ...... 7.7 • Community & Personal Service Workers. . . . 11.3

• Construction ...... 7.5 • Machinery Operators And Drivers...... 8.3

• Accommodation and Food Services ...... 4.8 • Sales Workers...... 6.8

HIGH COUNTRY LIVING IN Lifestyle program for Prep to Year 12 students. Two higher education institutions, the University of Southern • Family friendly CROWS NEST and TAFE Queensland South West are • Crows Nest National Park – spectacular creek scenery, located in , approximately 45 minutes’ drive. Crows Nest offers an idyllic, safe and affordable country granite outcrops, a scenic waterfall and eucalypt lifestyle, well suited to young families, retirees and first forest. There are walking trails, picnic facilities, home buyers. Offering many amenities, a rich history, a Connectivity QUEENSLAND camping and caravanning facilities. vibrant art scene and boutique businesses, the town’s • Lake Cressbrook – camping, fishing, sailing, kayaking, The township is located on the New England Highway community spirit is thriving. Its picturesque location, walking, bird-watching. which is one of the main routes to relaxed rural atmosphere, and natural attractions all TOOWOOMBA and is one of the towns on ‘’s Country Way’, the make Crows Nest a very desirable place to live. • Sporting activities – in particular bowls, swimming, , golf, soccer, tennis, pony clubs, martial classic road trip from to . Crows Nest is located 44kms north-east of Toowoomba arts, squash and pistol clubs. • 45 minute drive to the Toowoomba CBD on the New England Highway. It is an easy commute to • Sporting facilities – indoor sports centre, heated • 50 minutes’ drive to the West Wellcamp Airport Toowoomba to access all the services of a major centre. swimming pool, squash court, tennis courts, 11 hole • 2 hours’ drive to Brisbane Although located in the region defined as the Darling golf course, bowling greens and pistol range. Downs, Crows Nest is situated 543 metres above sea • 2 hours’ drive to Brisbane Airport • Parks – there are a number of appealing parks in level, atop the and as a result is • 2.5 hours’ drive to the Sunshine Coast the area. set amongst rolling hills. Close by are four National CROWS • Just under 3 hours’ drive to the Gold Coast Parks and three lakes. The vegetation ranges from open NEST • The region has four distinct seasons and spring is a woodlands to forests including some rainforest areas. particularly lovely time of year with the parks and • Ease of access to northern and southern Australia via The district is known for its beautiful tall eucalypts with gardens erupting in a riot of colour. the New England Highway diverse wildlife including birdlife and rock wallabies. • Council Customer Service Centre, Public Library and • NBN is planned to be rolled out in Crows Nest in Art Gallery. early 2018 Crow’s Nest had a population of 1,596 at the 2011 • Many community organisations, clubs and churches. census date and services an estimated regional Temporary Economic Development population of 3376 (2015), offering a mix of localised More information on Crows Nest lifestyle, events and Incentives for District Townships services, businesses and industry. There is a selection facilities can be found at: www.crowsnest.info of retail shops, restaurants, and cafes. It has a butcher, Toowoomba Regional Council has committed $3 million bakery, supermarket, two banks, a produce store, Education over three years to boost growth and investment newsagent, library and art gallery as well as arts and in regional townships. The temporary economic Crows Nest offers a kindergarten, childcare centre and crafts outlets in and around the town. The highway a quality state education program from Prep to Year 10. development incentives offer significant infrastructure passing through town offers great opportunities for Highfields is located a short 20 minute bus ride away charge discounts to eligible industrial, business and passing trade. where the Secondary College will take Year 12 students residential developments in these areas. by 2019. Highfields has a state primary school and the For more information or to check your eligibility, visit the Mary MacKillop Catholic College offers an educational Council website - www.tr.qld.gov.au/townshipincentives