Towns to live in around Gatton

I am going to be applying to The University of Queensland in the town of Gatton. I am looking for any advice in surrounding towns to live in. My partner will be moving with me so i won't be looking for student accomodation. We have a dog, and we will be looking for work when it gets closer to the time of moving. We are 21 but are not much for the party life so would be happy with safe and quiet suburbs.