Doyalson
 

Hi All,

Set to join you all end of Sep, does anyone know how expats are welcomed in the Doyalson area? We were looking at silverwater (Sydney) but the area around Doyalson looks stunning and property is so cheap to rent. can anyone help with this location??

Cheers
Rich

Re: Doyalson
 

You'll need two heads, 13 kids and an arse the size of a sofa if you want to fit in, in Doyalson ;) There's some nice places on the Central Coast, but Doyalson isn't one of them. Miles and Miles of new housing estates where the houses are too big for the blocks they are built on. 10 km's east on the coast and there are nicer places for sure.

But hey, 1000's of people who live there seem to like it, so don't take my word for it. I'm just a nice bloke that likes to get out of the bath for a pee :) There are loads of nice places north of Doyalson too, heading up towards Newcastle , Warner's Bay for example.

Re: Doyalson
 

You mention Newcastle (UK) to Newcastle (NSW)? Why not move to Newcastle then? I''ve got no axe to grind and I was pleasantly surprised by Newcastle when I went there - expecting a variation on my stereotype of Tyneside - slag heaps, coal mines, dirt. But it's wonderful along the Hunter River, new appartments, restaurants, pubs and, not far away, the city and beaches.

Nothing wrong with Silverwater - why did you hit on there?

Re: Doyalson
 

Hi, yer Silverwater is where another one of our company offices is. I had looked at surrounding areas like Parramatta. It looks ok and property isn't to expensive for rent. I guess Sydney would be better for our son as he Is coming across on a working holiday visa and he should find work easier!
Cheers
Rich

Re: Doyalson
 

I 'Googled' Silverwater to refresh my memory - camera zoomed in 60 Derby St I think, not the most attractive road in Sydney to be honest, all industrial units and a lorry with a skip.

BUT, as someone who loathes commuting, why not live close to work? There are always new developments of homes going up - got a feeling that Newington is one area where this has happened.

The suburbs to the north of Silverwater around Ryde, Ermington, Meadowbank and to the east - Strathfield, Concord - there are some nice residential areas.

Google the street address of your new employer - there might be nice homes within walking distance.

Re: Auburn
 

Still looking for a decent area to live near Silverwater! Can anyone tell me what Auburn and Granville areas are like??
Cheers

Re: Doyalson
 

I came here from Middlesbrough in 2002.

Lived near Warners Bay for just over a year then moved to current area (East Maitland). Some really nice places around here, the area is one of the population boom areas of Australia at the moment. Stacks of new housing and it's so handy for the freeway as well as rail taking you straight into Sydney.
Not far from the vineyards as well :thumbup:

You might also look at the Minmi/Fletcher area..........really nice around there and also handy for the freeway.

Re: Doyalson
 

Wow, I'm from Stockton :)

In response to the OP, Silverwater isn't pretty and neither is the surrounding areas. I guess I have a unique insight into that area working as an Intensive Care Paramedic. Auburn/ Granville/ Merrylands/ Parramatta/ Silverwater/ surroundings has a huge Lebanese/ indian population (70%+). When living in Parramatta, I felt very isolated having nothing in common with the locals. Some are very nice people but there is much gang related crime. Knife/ gun crime is common (hey, it keeps me in a job :thumbsup: ). As an idea of the level of crime, my car insurance dropped from $1,200 to $600 on moving to the Central Coast :ohmy:

Since moving to the Central Coast, I feel so much better mentally. I am among people who I can relate to. As spuddyo says, there's some very nice places to live on the Central Coast....stunning scenery and beaches. It's pretty close to the F3 so Sydney and surroundings can be hit in approx 1hr 10 - 1hr 30. Parramatta is 1hr 10 away and Newcastle is under 50 mins from most places.