Molly Coddle

Anyone do this on a daily basis and how long does it roughly take please? Off and on peak times.

bobbyftm

From an outsider looking in tis only approx 30 kms from Cronulla to Sydney approx which took us nigh on bang on an hour by train last year but is there a NEED to drive ? Google maps thingy says 40 mins by car via M1

spottydog

Never drove in peak hours but off peak Janalli was anywhere between 40 mins and 1 1/2 hours depending on the number of red lights caught on the Princes Highway. In rush hour we always caught the train as it was always on time and much cheaper than CBD parking

Beoz

Drove down there a couple of weeks back on a Saturday night. Half an hour.

Its been a long time, like 20 years, since I rush houred it but used to leave at 6:45 and arrive in the city at 7:45. No eastern distributor back then.

Molly Coddle

Thanks Bobby. I had a look on the Google thingy too, but I'm not really sure just how accurate it is. No, no need to drive, I suppose an hour on the train isn't that bad. BTW what did you think of Cronulla, did you spend much time there?

Thanks spotty.

Cheers B.

bobbyftm

[QUOTE=Molly Coddle;11520207]Thanks Bobby. I had a look on the Google thingy too, but I'm not really sure just how accurate it is. No, no need to drive, I suppose an hour on the train isn't that bad. BTW what did you think of Cronulla, did you spend much time there?



Looked like there was some seriously expensive houses on the train ride down there and lovely scenery . Spent most of the day on a wonderful beach mainly but did look a busy sort of cosmopolitan town by Aussie standards with several restaurants and bars and a marina to boot if i remember correctly . My overall impression in the short time i visited would definitely be more of the plus side of things Going down again in Mrch but maybe too late to give any more advice in your case !

carolinephillips

Asher used to live in Cronulla, and could give you advice on what it is like. She has now bought a home in the Shire so knows the area quite well. Hope she pops in soon to help.Might go and nudge her on FB.

Beoz

Cronulla is nice. Very family orientated. Very white Australian. Big long beach but all to rocky points with bathing pools. Cronulla has a pedestrianised area with shops, bars and restaurants. Cronulla itself is the most expensive area along the pennisnsula to Sutherland. The closer to Sutherland you get the closer the train stops are to the city. Each of those train stops has a high street. Miranda has a massive shopping centre. Gymea is more of a village type feel. All those suburbs are in easy access of the beach and run along side the Port Hacking river so you are surround by water in most directions.

I think the only drawbacks for the Shire is the commute. Many do it and are used to it. I did it 20 odd years ago. Personally I'd have no problems living in the area except these days I don't commute therefore the Shire is out for me. Bit like the Northern Beaches. Therefore I'm stuck in the Eastern Subs.

asher

Off Peak 30 mins peak times 1 hr plus is much better to use the train 45 mins and stress free
Want any more info contact me xx

Molly Coddle

Thanks everyone much appreciated, just had a quick look at properties too. I'm also going to check the surrounding areas out.


Asher I will compile a few questions, thank you. X

Red_V_Roger

Defo train, not car if you are going to the CBD. We lived in Gymea and Loftus over 6 years. The Shire is a great place to live, if you 'have' to live in Sydney. Though its not as good since we moved out! ha ha

Molly Coddle

Lol cheers!

What made you move. May I ask?

Red_V_Roger

We sold up and followed our dream of driving round Australia www.travelsroundoz.com | A Lap of the Map

Sydney had given us what we wanted at the time, jobs, visas, citizenship but wasn't quite the life style we wanted long term.

Molly Coddle

OK.

Yep, I remember reading that before. Fantastic.

paddyo

I drive through the Shire every day on my way to work at two locations, Kings Cross and Parramatta.
I live near Wollongong and my daily commute is equitable for both locations which is about 1hr 15 mins door to door normal but extend that to 1hr 30 mins when peak.
If you are going into the CBD then the traffic starts backing up from the A1/Old Princes Highway junction, if going to Western Sydney then it tends to start backing up at Padstow Heights. This is Peak time, off peak its not too bad.
Like others have suggested, if you can, use the train, every 20 mins to Sutherland.