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I live in a townhouse (in WA), that has timber solid jarrah flooring throughout.  There is only carpet on the upstairs landing, and bedrooms.  My neighbour who I have a common wall with has the same layout. 

I can tell you that Jimmy is right about the noise and the tenants/owners attitude.  I went from a noisy little brat who with loud base music I could feel the base under my feet throughout my house and hear them go up and down the stairs to even opening a closing doors.  I have new neighbours and apart from the front gate I never hear boo from.  I don’t hear any music and I do not hear them walking around or going up stairs or opening and closing doors.

The main issue (apart from having rules in place and proper insulation) from personal experience is making sure that when noise occurs that the people living their change their habits and attitudes to be more mindful of others.  Noise living in such close quarters is expected, but some noise is attitude based ie loud music at 3am.  But also having a EC and Manager willing to enforce the rules