Quilpie experiencing revival
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A south-west Queensland mayor says bush towns may be on the verge of a revival, with more people looking to move to rural communities.
Quilpie Mayor David Edwards says there are currently no homes for sale or rent in the small town - but a list of people who are eager to move to the region.
He says that is a far cry from a few years ago when more than 30 Quilpie homes were on the market and the town was shrinking.
"Some people have come back and others are here - there's next to nil unemployment within our community," he said.
"I do think things are starting to turn around - the south-east corner and coastal areas of the state are completely and utterly over-populated and I think people are looking for a laid-back lifestyle, providing there are employment opportunities."
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