Pam

Hi, the family and I (hubby and 2 kids - 8 and 5) are coming over for our reccie late this month. We are undecided between Melbourne and Perth, so we are visiting both!
However, as we only have just over a week in each, we really want to try and plan which suburbs to go an have a look-see at
Can anyone whose been living in either location give us some advice regarding which suburbs to consider.
For work, I will need to be able to commute to the CBD's, we need to be close to some good schools, preferably the beach as well, and in a family freindly neighbourhood.

Any advice most welcome!!!

Teliko21

You are visiting Melbourne during the Games? You are brave

TraceyW

Righto then, I'll throw my bit in for the Perth contingency

Suburbs: all depends how much dough you've got. If you've got more than $500k stick to the left of the Marmion Avenue north of the river...Mullaloo, Kallaroo, Iluka, Ocean Reef, Mindarie. But if you're talking serious moola , say $800k+ go for City Beach (Ooooh that's nice!), Floreat or Wembley (even nicer) or Inglewood.

If you have a more modest budget, look to the right of the Marmion Av. Duncraig, Heathridge, Greenwood, Currambine, Carramar.
All very nice suburbs, and all relatively close to the beach (between 5 and 15 mins drive).

Melbourne -v- Perth is like comparing chalk and cheese. Perth is all glossy and new, very sunny and hot in the summer, wet in the winter. Melbourne is older and has a more erm...lived in look! Lots of character. Weather can be very changeable...four seasons in one day so they say. However, Melbourne is a lovely place. For that matter so is Perth... but for different reasons.

kiwichild

I would pick Melbourne. Have sent you an email as I have some info on living there that I think you would find helpful.

Teliko21

I would pick Melbourne too but I will wait for people with children to request suitable family areas because I am young, childless and looking for something completely different in a suburb