West vs. East Melbourne
Jul 16th 2008, 2:47 am
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West vs. East Melbourne
Hello,
Can someone explain what is the difference between west and est Melbourne: why property prices are cheaper on the West...what's the catch...?????????
Thank you
Can someone explain what is the difference between west and est Melbourne: why property prices are cheaper on the West...what's the catch...?????????
Thank you
Jul 16th 2008, 7:03 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
The West is like Mordor in The Lord of the Rings.
The East is also like Mordor,only it has more traffic.
The East is also like Mordor,only it has more traffic.
Jul 16th 2008, 7:41 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
hi lived in melbourne for 12 months the west is the industrial area and needs an influx of money spending on the infrastructure,the east is were the old money got invested a lot better area to live in and commute to the city from on the downside its hard to get on the property ladder with the house prices there
Jul 16th 2008, 7:59 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
I don't really like to get involved in this debate - as many are happy living in the West. However, we did have a good look around the West when we arrived for the same reasons and this was our impression:
* Much of the countryside seemed barren and flat with a lot of industry.
* The beaches in no way compare to those on the Eastern Bay - Williamstown beach is nice, but I would imagine very busy in the summer.
* We would not have been surrounded by interesting countryside and eclectic suburbs (only really liked Williamstown).
The only downside is that we needed to be 45 mins from the city in the East whereas we could have been 25 mins (out of rush hour) in the West. However, we feel that is a VERY small price to pay for our surroundings.
Good luck!
* Much of the countryside seemed barren and flat with a lot of industry.
* The beaches in no way compare to those on the Eastern Bay - Williamstown beach is nice, but I would imagine very busy in the summer.
* We would not have been surrounded by interesting countryside and eclectic suburbs (only really liked Williamstown).
The only downside is that we needed to be 45 mins from the city in the East whereas we could have been 25 mins (out of rush hour) in the West. However, we feel that is a VERY small price to pay for our surroundings.
Good luck!
Jul 16th 2008, 9:17 pm
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
Dependency on the West Gate Bridge is certainly a big factor.
http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/story/60862
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...1-2862,00.html
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...8-2862,00.html
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Jul 17th 2008, 3:50 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
I like the West- we are close to everything, with easy access and it is pretty friendly. You get more house for your money.
Downside is the amount of industry but even this is falling as land is reclaimed for residential building.
Further out some of the estates are a bit 'samey' and bland...but personal taste plays a big part.
we live in Newport, near the station - 20 mins by train to Flinders St, 10 mins to city, out of rush hour. In rush hour, we join WGF at the bridge and it takes me 15 mins to South Melbourne.
SO for us-it is a good location.
Downside is the amount of industry but even this is falling as land is reclaimed for residential building.
Further out some of the estates are a bit 'samey' and bland...but personal taste plays a big part.
we live in Newport, near the station - 20 mins by train to Flinders St, 10 mins to city, out of rush hour. In rush hour, we join WGF at the bridge and it takes me 15 mins to South Melbourne.
SO for us-it is a good location.
Jul 17th 2008, 6:45 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
I like the West- we are close to everything, with easy access and it is pretty friendly. You get more house for your money.
Downside is the amount of industry but even this is falling as land is reclaimed for residential building.
Further out some of the estates are a bit 'samey' and bland...but personal taste plays a big part.
we live in Newport, near the station - 20 mins by train to Flinders St, 10 mins to city, out of rush hour. In rush hour, we join WGF at the bridge and it takes me 15 mins to South Melbourne.
SO for us-it is a good location.
Downside is the amount of industry but even this is falling as land is reclaimed for residential building.
Further out some of the estates are a bit 'samey' and bland...but personal taste plays a big part.
we live in Newport, near the station - 20 mins by train to Flinders St, 10 mins to city, out of rush hour. In rush hour, we join WGF at the bridge and it takes me 15 mins to South Melbourne.
SO for us-it is a good location.
Jul 17th 2008, 7:51 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
Jul 19th 2008, 5:44 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
West is definitely playing catchup but might not ever get complete parity.
Possibly one reason for the East's traditional popularity was the fact people could travel to and from work in the city without the sun in their eyes!
Now, the sun glare on the west gate bridge really slows traffic down!
Possibly one reason for the East's traditional popularity was the fact people could travel to and from work in the city without the sun in their eyes!
Now, the sun glare on the west gate bridge really slows traffic down!
Jul 19th 2008, 8:54 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
i would say no catch, but where your stay depends on your situation and priorities,our priorities were
good state schools for teen and 10 year old, good state schools anywhere in melbourne are few and far between, we could not afford private, i cannot speak for the state schools there, but i would doubt they are good especially the further out you go ....
the west is growing quicker than the infrasturcture.
finding and reaching work, (am a nure , hubby a printer)
teenage things to do, bored teenagers mean trouble , in my eyes anyway.
u.kcadet lives there, lol, lol
so therefore we are in the east, but dont get me wrong there are some lovely places in the west (for some reason i loved altona when we looked, but property prices werent much cheaper than the east there), and the further out in the west the more i like , i.e baccus marsh and surrounds, but it would be totally impractical for us to live there.
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Jul 19th 2008, 10:49 am
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
u.kcadet lives there, lol, lol
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Jul 19th 2008, 12:18 pm
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Re: West vs. East Melbourne
i would say no catch, but where your stay depends on your situation and priorities,our priorities were
good state schools for teen and 10 year old, good state schools anywhere in melbourne are few and far between, we could not afford private, i cannot speak for the state schools there, but i would doubt they are good especially the further out you go ....
the west is growing quicker than the infrasturcture.
finding and reaching work, (am a nure , hubby a printer)
teenage things to do, bored teenagers mean trouble , in my eyes anyway.
u.kcadet lives there, lol, lol
so therefore we are in the east, but dont get me wrong there are some lovely places in the west (for some reason i loved altona when we looked, but property prices werent much cheaper than the east there), and the further out in the west the more i like , i.e baccus marsh and surrounds, but it would be totally impractical for us to live there.
good state schools for teen and 10 year old, good state schools anywhere in melbourne are few and far between, we could not afford private, i cannot speak for the state schools there, but i would doubt they are good especially the further out you go ....
the west is growing quicker than the infrasturcture.
finding and reaching work, (am a nure , hubby a printer)
teenage things to do, bored teenagers mean trouble , in my eyes anyway.
u.kcadet lives there, lol, lol
so therefore we are in the east, but dont get me wrong there are some lovely places in the west (for some reason i loved altona when we looked, but property prices werent much cheaper than the east there), and the further out in the west the more i like , i.e baccus marsh and surrounds, but it would be totally impractical for us to live there.
just joking around danny, your a reason i would move to the west
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