Best Suburbs in Sydney-again sorry!
 

Hi everyone,

I'm sorry to ask this question as you've all probably seen it a million times, I have searched the forum etc but I have got a few specific questions aswel.

Today my girlfriend received a job offer in Balmain, Sydney. So now we are seriously considering the move. Obviously Balmain is right in the CBD but we really don't want to live in the city. But obviously the commute to Balmain can't be to long either.

Where are the best "leafy" suburb areas that are quiet and maybe by the beach? We've been looking at the northern beaches but i can't really find anything just yet. We are looking for a nice quiet area.

Like I say sorry for asking what is a regular question we've just got that much going in at the minute a little guidance would be a really massive help

Thank you

Jamie:)

Re: Best Suburbs in Sydney-again sorry!
 

What is your rental budget per week? That will be a major deciding factor.

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Yes, there is no point people suggesting nice suburbs if they are out of budget.

However I would never have considered Balmain the CBD, Balmain is a very nice residential suburb. I would want to commute from northern watches to Balmain, it is just awkward and on public transport old mean going into city in order to come out again.

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Thanks for the replies.

Our budget is around $900 a week for rent

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I have been browsing cityhobo.com, which is a tongue-in-check guide to the different areas of the bigger Australian cities.

Vaucluse is leafy, very nice indeed and surrounded by water.

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Well I would definitely be considering Balmain for your budget, assuming you don't want a five bedroom house with pool I mean. :)

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......as a general guide the more zero's in the monthly rent / sales price the more desirable the suburb....... as to what desirable means is an individual question to answer.

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Balmain is not in the CBD. You will find something good in Balmain (or one of the surrounding suburbs) for $900/week.

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Hi Scouse - I'm sure you're already across all this, but just in case, $900 per week means that you'd be spending around half of an AU$140,000 per year income on rent ('around half' of your net income after paying income tax, before Medicare deduction, assuming Oz resident for tax purposes).
Source - http://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/In...ome-tax-rates/

Don't get me wrong, some people do pay that proportion of their net income in rent, but it's a good thing to know. Me, unless your girlfriend is going to be on mega bucks, I'd be looking for something a bit cheaper, especially if you don't have a job lined up yet.

Good luck with your plans :)

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Who said Balmain was in the CBD. The only suburb in the CBD is Sydney.

Anywhere by the beach could be a bit of a trek by public transport to Balmain. With a car and a good toll, the Cross city Tunnel will get you to Balmain from near the beach in the eastern suburbs. $900 per week will get you a decent place by the beach in the eastern sub's.

If I was working in Balmain i'd live there too. Its a nice suburb but not near the beach.

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OP hasn't said what they earn have they? :confused:

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I see you've mentioned "Northern Beaches". A daily commute from here to Balmain would be a complete biatch, imho. A quick check shows a minimum of 3 buses!

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Anywhere from the northern beaches is a bitch. Great for a weekend away though.

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No, but what they earn isn't my business. It was just a rough guide for the OP's information - if they earn less than the hypothetical amount, they'll pay more than half the net in rent. If they earn more, the percentage would be lower.

It's the type of information I'd be interested in if I was emigrating to a new country and I think it's pertinent to the topic.