ahumph_23

Hi,

My name is Aaron and im 21. i'm moving to sydney in 2 weeks on my own to start a new career within the rail industry. Although, having never been to sydney, I was wondering where is the best place to live within sydney? Is flat sharing the cheapest and best way to meet new people? If so, what is the best website to review flat sharing apartments?

Thanks,

Aaron

commonwealth

nice of you to find a job in sydney whilst overseas!

www.gumtree.com.au beware of scammers though! they are not necessarily in sydney.

ahumph_23

Thank you, i'll have a look. What are transport links like? I have to commute to offices in the CBD and north sydney.

commonwealth

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or try google maps and use the "Get Directions" thingy on upper left

ahumph_23

Thank you, these are useful wesites. Do you know any areas that should be avoided? My intention is to live in CBD area in the heart of sydney.

commonwealth

western and southern suburbs have dubious reputations but are cheaper to live in. cbd/inner west usually are more expensive but if you're sharing it might help. i also recommend suburbs along the northern and north shore lines of cityrail ( www.cityrail.com.au ).

Beoz

Southern Suburbs? WTF? oh you're thinking of this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYiAAxZWyys

Well I haven't seen any groups of young men in gangs causing trouble since 2005. Perhaps there was method to this madness

paddyo

What southern suburbs have dubious reputations??
West and South West I would concur with, but generally the southern suburbs,i.e. those mostly in Sutherlandshire, are fairly stable family areas.

paddyo

For the OP, Sydney is VERY expensive so yes consider flat share. In your position, as little as I know, I would recommend living around the Neutral Bay to Chatswood corridor on the norther side of the harbour. Good transport links into the City and North Sydney and would help you acclimatise to the madness that is Sydney.

ahumph_23

Thank you paddyo, this is useful. Transport is a main issue, because if i can find a reasonable apartment near the best links to my work place is probably the best plan. Chatswood seems to be the best area. Thank you for this advice

paddyo

I have lots of colleagues in your industry and they live all over the place. From Bondi to Hornsby and Edgecliff to Parramatta. It all depends on how you wish to socialise. If you are day working then the city is your oyster, if you work shifts though then you do need to check the commute times.
The 'hip' places to live as a 21 yr old would be Bondi Junction, Newtown and Surry Hills and they are easy to commute to/from, but I still reckon get used to the place first by renting in a slightly quieter suburb until you know your job and your daily routine better. Personally if I was a single guy in Sydney I would live in Balmain/Pyrmont but they can be a tad expensive and probably more for the 30's age group, not exclusively though.

Beoz

It's also a good place for 21 years old. Lots of outdoor activities, lots of bars, lots of beautiful ladies.

If I wasn't so adverse to commuting I'd live there in a flash.