booz, I sort of see what you mean - but I wouldn't describe Ipswich as a poor satellite any more. And Caboolture has always been a refuge for the unemployed.
But my cousin was forced to move from Sydney to near Maryborough in his retirement - not that he's complaining now he's actually made the move.
Because of the floods in 2011 and 2013, there are several formerly affluent suburbs (now known as the effluent suburbs) near the CBD where the rents are very affordable.
