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Welcome to Lowood!
Lowood is a delightful town in the Somerset Region, at the southern end of the beautiful Brisbane Valley - about 80km from Brisbane CBD, 30km from Ipswich, 45km from Esk and 8km from Fernvale.
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Picturesque and Peaceful
Lowood township is surrounded by picturesque farmland, meandering creeks and low rolling hills, and the Brisbane River flows by from nearby Lake Wivenhoe.
In town there are a wide variety of shops, many community services and several leafy parks.
Settlement and Growth
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The area was settled from the 1860s and the town retains much of its early character and charm. There are historic buildings from the 1880s to 1940s, interspersed with later buildings.
Floods and Recovery
The floods in January 2011 inundated homes, farms, roads and bridges across the district. Local infrastructure has been repaired and most flood-affected homes are now re-occupied.
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History On Show
Around town are classic Queenslander-style houses and homes from every era since the 1880s, as well as several new estates. Families of some early settlers have lived in the district for up to six generations.
Relaxed Country Lifestyle
Lowood has become popular with former city folks who have discovered a true 'tree change', with clean country air, a friendly laid-back lifestyle, and the natural beauty of our unspoilt district.