hi there!
yep we did it.
Moved from Brisbane to a town near airlie beach qld (population 4000).
Loved it!! loved it loved!!!
New no one! had my first baby there with no family.
But i found the small town had a real 'village' easy to make friends and networks who looked out for you!


however was sooo expensive to live we had to move back to brisbane last year so i could get work (work was scarce up there - and i am in a profession you would assume would work anywhere easily!)

Anyhow we are leaving again in 5 weeks to the coffs coast in NSW (population 60000).
Cant wait! this time with 2 babies in tow and no family or friends.

BUt we love the rural / semi rural lifestyle and would love to stay permanently!