hi big yin

my thoughts exactly just joined myself

happy surfing and fact finding this site has helped a lot

sue and mick

I must admit my first reaction on reading the above was that it could seem a bit abrupt especially if you knew the poster was a newby!

Perhaps if Ulujain had worded it more like
"This question has been asked a number of times. As you're new on the forum I would suggest you try and do a search on Perth Suburbs"

Remember we were all newbies once and sue and mick may not be fully conversant in using the search tool, it can also be quite scarey if you've not posted much and some people may be easilly discouraged from posting again!

Just my take on it ! No Offence intended at all!

Don't I know it. I travelled halfway around the world to be surrounded by Jocks, Micks, Scousers, Taffs and Geordies

Martin

Good point. Also I think Sueandmick wanted discussion with people on the board so they could ask questions etc. I think anyone who gets bored of the same old questions has been on this site too long

Hey

What's wrong with Geordies???!!!!!!!!

Walla

Welcome to the site from me


The search function is crap imho and in lots of other peoples so don't take any notice. As I have always said if people were only allowed to bring up topics that had already been covered there would be bugger all to post.

I am sure the droning topics of late have been rehashed a million times under different user names!..but that seems acceptable

There are tons of decent folk on here - there are also funny little clicks much like a school really!

Do your best to ignore it - wish I could take my own advice

Max

In hindsight, you're right. I could've worded that a little more diplomatically.

And what about Mancs and Salfordians? Plenty there isnt there?

I recommend Lathlain just south east of Burswood, a very attractive suburb and fairly cheap house prices.
A place i lived once.

It is obvious to me that Sue & Mick and Big Yin are new to the forum. I'm also guessing that they are new to 'forums' full stop.

I totally agree on Big Yin's view on the purpose of this site. However, thats only going to have real value if long term posters remain. They have great knowledge of what has been asked in the past and can direct newer people accordingly.

Thats exactly what Ulujain did (900+ posts if I remember rightly). I took exception to Sue & Micks response as I dont believe being 'arsey' or 'short' with reasonable suggestions from long term posters is going to help anyone.

If the same old questions are continually revisited, long term posters will be bored and stop visiting the forum. Then where would all us 'newbies' (including me) be???

And Big Yin thinks I have a 'rubbish attitude'??

Fair comment NedKelly63!

Welcome to the forum Sue and Mick, hope we haven't scared you off!
IMHO it doesn't matter if the subject has been done-to-death, you can always do with a bit of new info... it's also nicer to get chatting with people, rather than trawl through loads of posts, plus you get to know the people in those areas.
I'm interested too in Perth 'burbs.... keep it coming guys!

I lived in Ellenbrook!


It's a lovely quiet, clean suburb. The shopping centre is ok although small. There is a hugh shopping complex being built that is expected to be open around dec 2004 but not completed until about 2008.

There are two/three primary schools, a Catholic primary school and an Anglican primary school. There is no high school as yet but plans have been put through to have one built.

There is very litte crime in Ellenbrook and 24 hour drive by secrurity. There are lots of rules and regulations when you buy a house but good ones. No work lorries to be parked on driveways, no visible tv ariels (have to be in the roof or round the back of the house. All goes to make a pretty village!!

It takes about 25-30 to drive to the coast and about 20-25 minutes to the city. It's 15 minutes to the larger shopping malls.

The swan valley that surrounds Ellenbrook is excellent with loads od places to eat out and hundreds of wineries. The countryside around there is lovely.

In summer you will boil alive. Expect Ellenbrook to be at least 5-8c hotter than the coast and you get hardly any wind from the sea. It may not sound hotter by much but believe me it is!!! You NEED a house with air con if youlive there, we didn't have it!!!!

Over all I would say it's a good place to live, but given the choice again I would choose the coast rather than inland, it's far far to hot.

Hi Sue and Mick

can only go from our own experience - Northern suburbs...closer to ocean the higher the price. Important if you have kids and want to get them into state education, that you live in the catchment area, as they are very strict. (private schools look good and aren't as expensive as here, but it does mount up if you are on a budget, or have several kids). We stayed in Joondalup...it isn't really close enough to the ocean to walk. Very quiet and felt remote from the city. Ocean Reef seemed nice, as did Connelly, Iluka, Hilary's, Currumbine. Depends what you want.
Ocean Reef had good state schools, would be my choice with kids. If money is unlimited !! I would live closer to the city - Subiaco for example, as it is more established, with night life ,better shops, restaurants etc.

Hi

I know some...

Willeton is fine, I understand Rossmoyne High School Zone suburbs are pricier.

Gooseberry is great, pricy, some lovey views, inquire about possible 2nd airport terminal...


Maida Vale

Foothills of Kalamunda, affordable

Kalamunda

More urban sister of Gooseberry Hill, more crowded.

Good value choices

Historically lower capital appreciation than coast.

good luck!