sinderelle

It looks like it's going to be Campbelltown area now not Wagga Wagga

Any comments on the area

From reading numerous threads I've gleened that Leumeah is a bit rough, Mount Annan is near a large tip

Glen Alpine and Ambarvale look nice

I also understand it's not the big apple, however, I'm originally from Cornwall and currently live in Sharjah, rather than Dubai in the UAE.

As long as there's food shops/schools/elec/running water - I'm in for the quieter way of life - if the walls start talking, will be replacing car (as we're left hand drive here), will drive

Any comments would be greatly appreciated

sinderelle

Bumping up

anyone

NickyC

Some of the suburbs around Campbelltown are not the best (Macquarie Fields and nearby) but some are really nice. Denham Court just on the other side of the Highway to Macquarie Fields has million-dollar plus properties. You'll find that there's a real cross-section of suburbs - something for everyone.

I didn't know that Mount Annan has a tip - I'd say it was more famous for having some fantastic botanical gardens. Check out Harrington Park. This suburb has a good reputation and a poster on here (can't remember their name) lives there and has posted first-hand about it.

The Campbelltown area is a good place in that the cost of housing is not extortionate (as per other parts of Sydney). If you work locally and don't need to travel to the city much, then it's even better. There are big shopping malls nearby and it's relatively easy to get to Wollongong and its gorgeous beaches (which are closer than the Sydney beaches).

graniteman

Hi S.

I'm heading to Campbelltown 5 weeks tomorrow.

Ive spoken to a few people and done lots of surfing to get info on the area.

for housing the main areas i was told to definately avoid are:

Claymore
Airds
Rosemeadow
Ambervale
St Helens Park

Good Areas:

Blair Athol
Mt Annan
Bradbury
Ingleburn
Glen Alpine

We are probably going to have a look at Bradbury area first. Close to town centre, my work, school looks ok, parks, outdoor public pool, shopping malls. All within about one mile. We are also on a very tight budget and prices look OK here.

the census website is good for getting an idea of each suburbs demographic make up.

http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABS...rumb=L&topic=&

I think you need an actual street name from the suburb you are searching for.




A few property agents in Campbelltown:

http://www.dougmal.com.au/
http://www.dunsheas.com.au/
http://www.macrealty.com.au/
http://www.combinedcampbelltown.com.au/

shopping malls:

http://www.campbelltownmall.com.au/home.amx
http://www.macarthursquare.com.au/default.aspx

other sites:

http://campbelltown.yourguide.com.au/news/local/
http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/
http://www.oranpark.com.au/index2.html
http://www.macarthurtourism.com.au/index.php
http://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/default.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campbel...ew_South_Wales


hope this gives you a few pointers

take it easy

Andy2

AndyR1976

I'd be careful in this particular part of Sydney ....some areas can be a little rough (being polite)....

It it was me, and I had to work in that area, I'd be considering a half hour commute to get myself into a nicer area.....

Good luck!

sinderelle

Thank you all

I found this Nicky recently and seen it before about being careful in the summer with the heat and the smells

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...t=campbelltown

Yes forgot to mention I'd seen warnings about Macquarie Field and was also warned about Ingleburn due to its close proximity Andy2?

Graniteman (Andy2)

Sweet, tyvm for the info and the links - are you going on a scout in 5 weeks or is it the big move ? Would love to keep in touch with you for updates

AndyR1976

How about Camden? 15 mins from C/town? Boss wants hubby 1 hour from Sydney airport and business acquaintances of his recommended C/town and southern suburbs, hence we've been 'advised' to look at C/town

Thank you so much everyone

graniteman

Not going out for a scout, thats me moving in 5 weeks.

Will keep you posted with what i find when there.


Graniteman because i live in the "Granite City"(Aberdeen) and always use it as my forum user name. Andy2 because my name is Andy and my best mate was Andy1.



cheers

Andy

sinderelle

Andy2

Good luck with the move, hon

We couldn't be further away if we wished, we're from the Cornish/Devon border originally

Hubby will be resigning next week I think, one months notice , then off to Switzerland for a couple of weeks with the new Boss, and then both of them off to C/town to set up the business. In the meantime me and 7 year old daughter get to stay in the sun and pack up the house and finish the school year - then to go to Oz and have her re-sit half the school year - she's not a happy chicken about that LOL, but she's wrapped about the possibility of cycle tracks and picnics, rivers and ponds - we don't get much of that here in the Middle East.

again good luck with the move to you and yours - keep in touch

sinderelle

Andy2

I found this today whilst looking for info

http://www.campbelltown.com.au/

have a good day

sinderelle

It ended up being Mount Annan

How are the rest of you doing ?