Adelaide or Perth
Nov 23rd 2006, 7:43 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by mr mover
I have cousins in Hamilton Ont they reckon its a S**T hole 
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Nov 23rd 2006, 8:30 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
I wouldn't go to either but that's me. A real question, not sarcy or anything (for once) why do people ask total strangers the best place for them, who no one kn 
ows, to live?
I think I "know" some of you fairly well after three or four years but, no offence, I probably wouldn't ask some the time of day
ows, to live?I think I "know" some of you fairly well after three or four years but, no offence, I probably wouldn't ask some the time of day
Nov 23rd 2006, 9:25 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by renth
I'm not sure that's the case, cheaper than the south east of England for sure.
Don't forget the mean income in WA is about $55,000 - about 22 thousand quid if we're doing comparisons
Don't forget the mean income in WA is about $55,000 - about 22 thousand quid if we're doing comparisons
I stil think for many Australia is affordable - it's just where you might end up!
Nov 23rd 2006, 9:31 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by Rug13y
Neither. Go to Kalgoorlie. More interesting.
Nov 23rd 2006, 10:41 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by sassenach
you right with that one ,its got to be one of the best aussie towns around .
Nov 23rd 2006, 10:54 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
We came to Perth nine months ago with a fairly substantial safety net to buy a house, cars, furnishings etc etc.
We are going to carry a mortgage comparable to the loan we had a home.
The dreams of mortgage free living are exactly that ...
Perth IS expensive in my opinion and over inflated in terms of what you are actually getting for your money. The build quality of new homes here is very very poor.
Average block prices are shrinking month by month to the point where 450m2 sounds decent ... laughable by the way, it's tiny.
We are going to carry a mortgage comparable to the loan we had a home.
The dreams of mortgage free living are exactly that ...
Perth IS expensive in my opinion and over inflated in terms of what you are actually getting for your money. The build quality of new homes here is very very poor.
Average block prices are shrinking month by month to the point where 450m2 sounds decent ... laughable by the way, it's tiny.
Nov 23rd 2006, 1:55 pm
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by moneypen20
I wouldn't go to either but that's me. A real question, not sarcy or anything (for once) why do people ask total strangers the best place for them, who no one kn ows, to live?
I think I "know" some of you fairly well after three or four years but, no offence, I probably wouldn't ask some the time of day
ows, to live?I think I "know" some of you fairly well after three or four years but, no offence, I probably wouldn't ask some the time of day
I think Brisbane/SE Qld is a complete craphole but my opinion is based on my experience of the place rather than questions asked here.
Nov 23rd 2006, 7:02 pm
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by mick69
Thats a really good read Leigh. Thanks for that.
When in January are you heading off to Perth?
Lynne
When in January are you heading off to Perth?
Lynne
Flights are booked for the 30th. How about you? What happened with your house? I remember you struggling to sell it the same time as us. We've ended up letting it.
To those of you who are slating the op, for asking about Perth or Adelaide, is this not what this forum is all about
It's just a question to get some ideas about both places, having never been. Don't worry desnshaun most people on here are helpful Leigh
Nov 23rd 2006, 8:11 pm
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by moneypen20
I wouldn't go to either but that's me. A real question, not sarcy or anything (for once) why do people ask total strangers the best place for them, who no one kn ows, to live?
I think I "know" some of you fairly well after three or four years but, no offence, I probably wouldn't ask some the time of day
ows, to live?I think I "know" some of you fairly well after three or four years but, no offence, I probably wouldn't ask some the time of day
Nov 23rd 2006, 9:00 pm
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by Three Legs
Average block prices are shrinking month by month to the point where 450m2 sounds decent ... laughable by the way, it's tiny.
Our block is 636m2 - which isn't huge....but on the new land releases they are even smaller than that, with some even as small as 350m2.
Nov 23rd 2006, 11:13 pm
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
[QUOTE=marco121068]I assume you meant to say "Average block sizes are shrinking month by month"?
Exactly what I mean't to say ...
Exactly what I mean't to say ...
Nov 24th 2006, 12:08 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by marco121068
I assume you meant to say "Average block sizes are shrinking month by month"?
Our block is 636m2 - which isn't huge....but on the new land releases they are even smaller than that, with some even as small as 350m2.
Our block is 636m2 - which isn't huge....but on the new land releases they are even smaller than that, with some even as small as 350m2.
to Debs I would say that if you are unsure then you must visit both places.
Nov 24th 2006, 12:13 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Totally agree. I've never understood how people can ask these kind of questons on this site.
I think Brisbane/SE Qld is a complete craphole but my opinion is based on my experience of the place rather than questions asked here.
I think Brisbane/SE Qld is a complete craphole but my opinion is based on my experience of the place rather than questions asked here.
Nov 24th 2006, 12:38 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by Amazulu
I think Brisbane/SE Qld is a complete craphole but my opinion is based on my experience of the place rather than questions asked here.
The sunshine coast and northwards was more of what I expected and I could defnitely (baring the humidity) live there.
I often wonder how many people get off the plane in Brisbane and think ok lets hit the beach, and then find out there arent any in Brisbane and its miles to drive to the coastline. 140KM to Noosa etc
Brisbane is not comparable to Perth, just by the nature of its location.
Nov 24th 2006, 1:25 am
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Re: Adelaide or Perth
Originally Posted by steve99
Defnitely cheaper than the south east of England, what about if compared to living within 10KM of any major UK city?
Or living within 10KM of the ocean?
I bet the mean household income is more like $80K nowdays, most homes with one income are probably only single income because they can afford to be and probably have a relatively high income, and I bet more often than not there's two incomes coming into most households giving a combined in excess of around the $80K mark.
A lot of household incomes would be in excess of $120K.
I dont trust the $55K figure it was only around 12 months ago the average was supposedly something like $40K so its jumped $15K in that time thats nearly 40% increase, I dont know anyone at any level of the market thats got a 40% pay increase in the last year.
I wonder if its something to do with the tax rates changing and people with company setups that they work through (which there are a hell of lot in WA) are able to push through more as salaries now, (but still carry on taking the same again through expenses etc. which probably doesnt count against the state average...)
Or living within 10KM of the ocean?
I bet the mean household income is more like $80K nowdays, most homes with one income are probably only single income because they can afford to be and probably have a relatively high income, and I bet more often than not there's two incomes coming into most households giving a combined in excess of around the $80K mark.
A lot of household incomes would be in excess of $120K.
I dont trust the $55K figure it was only around 12 months ago the average was supposedly something like $40K so its jumped $15K in that time thats nearly 40% increase, I dont know anyone at any level of the market thats got a 40% pay increase in the last year.
I wonder if its something to do with the tax rates changing and people with company setups that they work through (which there are a hell of lot in WA) are able to push through more as salaries now, (but still carry on taking the same again through expenses etc. which probably doesnt count against the state average...)
My wage is a 3rd of that full time.
Just watch when you rent too.
Moved into this house in May $250 a week, $285 from January.
Don't go back into English pounds when you yet here and say ' Thats only..... in English money' cos you will be earining Ozzie dollars.
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