Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Oct 7th 2005, 8:49 am
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
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Brother in-law has just moved to Brisbane, he seems to think that trades people get paid well in Oz compared with UK. My husband is plumber and the brother inlaw says there's loads of jobs. They are possibly not the kind of jobs that are advertised on web pages. I'll ask where he's seen them.
M
Hi
Brother in-law has just moved to Brisbane, he seems to think that trades people get paid well in Oz compared with UK. My husband is plumber and the brother inlaw says there's loads of jobs. They are possibly not the kind of jobs that are advertised on web pages. I'll ask where he's seen them.
M
Oct 7th 2005, 9:05 pm
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Areas Cooroy is a fab small town bit everyone knows everyone tho and most have known them since birth 
but thats like most small towns, had to laugh one of them Kenilworth the council put a bench outside the docs surgery doc had to get it removed as people were bringing a packed lunch and watching who went in and out.
Buderim and mountain creek are great, dont know about being for old people, both would be at least 50% young families probably more, the schools are so popular most have zones and more schools are being planned, all the good privates around there too. About 45 min drive from cooroy in rush hour tho theres often roadworks.
Perigian springs, OMG we lived there, yes its snobville and very desperate housewives but oh so middle of nowhere its cars out to get anywhere, its attractive in a upmarket aussie way lots of new houses with the bins all lined up in the designated place
. Theres lots of kangaroos there on the empty land and pom guests always thought they had landed in heaven, I thought I had died and gone to suburban hell
Not too hot - just dont go inland then stick near the beach side of things, dont expect to see the beach up near noosa tho unless you have a few million to spend :scared: Nice areas - easy like anywhere in OZ the more you pay generally the nicer the area is perceived to be.
but thats like most small towns, had to laugh one of them Kenilworth the council put a bench outside the docs surgery doc had to get it removed as people were bringing a packed lunch and watching who went in and out.Buderim and mountain creek are great, dont know about being for old people, both would be at least 50% young families probably more, the schools are so popular most have zones and more schools are being planned, all the good privates around there too. About 45 min drive from cooroy in rush hour tho theres often roadworks.
Perigian springs, OMG we lived there, yes its snobville and very desperate housewives but oh so middle of nowhere its cars out to get anywhere, its attractive in a upmarket aussie way lots of new houses with the bins all lined up in the designated place
. Theres lots of kangaroos there on the empty land and pom guests always thought they had landed in heaven, I thought I had died and gone to suburban hell Not too hot - just dont go inland then stick near the beach side of things, dont expect to see the beach up near noosa tho unless you have a few million to spend :scared: Nice areas - easy like anywhere in OZ the more you pay generally the nicer the area is perceived to be.
Interesting to hear what you have to say about Perigian Springs and understand where you are coming from and maybe a new area like that lacks character.I guess what we really want is somewhere with a community but also somewhere that has a lot to offer as the children grow,they are only young at the moment and all they want to do is build sandcastles and play on the beach.Pity Buderim is not a bit closer to Cooroy.Where we live now although it is a big village is similar to what you say about Cooroy as most people know each other a lot of families have lived ther all their lives and news travels fast around the village so we would probably be okay.
Oct 7th 2005, 9:54 pm
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by Dreamaway 10
Iam sure that others may have asked this before but just need more info if possible.
We are looking at heading out to the Sunshine Coast as soon as well sell the house.(that's another story).
Hubby has been offered a job in Cooroy.
We went over back in August to validate our visa's and stayed in Noosa.
We did not have very long and looked around the areas as much as possible.
We liked the look of Buderim although very big,Cooroy,Perigian Springs various others that I cannot remember to hand.
I do not want to sound like a total snob but we live in a good area now in the UK and to us its vital that we live in a good area in Oz even if we can only afford a small house.
Honest answers as to where is not too hot to live would be very much appreciated.
We have two young children and really do want to get it right for them.
Thanks for any feedback in advance.
We are looking at heading out to the Sunshine Coast as soon as well sell the house.(that's another story).
Hubby has been offered a job in Cooroy.
We went over back in August to validate our visa's and stayed in Noosa.
We did not have very long and looked around the areas as much as possible.
We liked the look of Buderim although very big,Cooroy,Perigian Springs various others that I cannot remember to hand.
I do not want to sound like a total snob but we live in a good area now in the UK and to us its vital that we live in a good area in Oz even if we can only afford a small house.
Honest answers as to where is not too hot to live would be very much appreciated.
We have two young children and really do want to get it right for them.
Thanks for any feedback in advance.
Hi,
We have just moved to Noosa and we love it here [paradise]. Yes it is a bit pricey but there are fab areas just around which are affordable.
Tewantin is really nice with a good choice of houses, close to hinterland and close enough to Cooroy [15km]. The school at Tewantin is really good, large school with excellent facilities. My son [10] has been there for 2 months and loves it.
We are renting at the moment just to see what area best suits. But certain areas of Noosa are a bit expensive, so we were thinking of maybe 10 mins drive to the hinterland and you get better value for money eg. Doonan, Tinbeerwah, Sunrise Hills.
Good luck!!!
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Oct 7th 2005, 10:11 pm
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by The Bread Knife
Hi,
We have just moved to Noosa and we love it here [paradise]. Yes it is a bit pricey but there are fab areas just around which are affordable.
Tewantin is really nice with a good choice of houses, close to hinterland and close enough to Cooroy [15km]. The school at Tewantin is really good, large school with excellent facilities. My son [10] has been there for 2 months and loves it.
We are renting at the moment just to see what area best suits. But certain areas of Noosa are a bit expensive, so we were thinking of maybe 10 mins drive to the hinterland and you get better value for money eg. Doonan, Tinbeerwah, Sunrise Hills.
Good luck!!!
The Bread Knife
We have just moved to Noosa and we love it here [paradise]. Yes it is a bit pricey but there are fab areas just around which are affordable.
Tewantin is really nice with a good choice of houses, close to hinterland and close enough to Cooroy [15km]. The school at Tewantin is really good, large school with excellent facilities. My son [10] has been there for 2 months and loves it.
We are renting at the moment just to see what area best suits. But certain areas of Noosa are a bit expensive, so we were thinking of maybe 10 mins drive to the hinterland and you get better value for money eg. Doonan, Tinbeerwah, Sunrise Hills.
Good luck!!!
The Bread Knife
Oct 9th 2005, 5:48 am
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by Michelle & Chris
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Brother in-law has just moved to Brisbane, he seems to think that trades people get paid well in Oz compared with UK. My husband is plumber and the brother inlaw says there's loads of jobs. They are possibly not the kind of jobs that are advertised on web pages. I'll ask where he's seen them.
M
Hi
Brother in-law has just moved to Brisbane, he seems to think that trades people get paid well in Oz compared with UK. My husband is plumber and the brother inlaw says there's loads of jobs. They are possibly not the kind of jobs that are advertised on web pages. I'll ask where he's seen them.
M
hi - is that specifically brisbane (not GC or SC)?? my hubbie is plumber and it would seem brisbane has more to offer job wise than either SC or GC.
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Oct 9th 2005, 9:12 am
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
[QUOTE=Rooksie]hi - is that specifically Brisbane (not GC or SC)?? my hubbie is plumber and it would seem Brisbane has more to offer job wise than either SC or GC.
Hi
Yes they are living in South Brisbane, a suburb called Cleveland (something). They are planning to remain in the Brisbane area and so the jobs they have been looking at are for that area. He's an electrical engineer and she a teacher.
cheers
Michelle
Hi
Yes they are living in South Brisbane, a suburb called Cleveland (something). They are planning to remain in the Brisbane area and so the jobs they have been looking at are for that area. He's an electrical engineer and she a teacher.
cheers
Michelle
Oct 9th 2005, 9:34 am
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by jad n rich
Areas Cooroy is a fab small town bit everyone knows everyone tho and most have known them since birth but thats like most small towns, had to laugh one of them Kenilworth the council put a bench outside the docs surgery doc had to get it removed as people were bringing a packed lunch and watching who went in and out.
Buderim and mountain creek are great, dont know about being for old people, both would be at least 50% young families probably more, the schools are so popular most have zones and more schools are being planned, all the good privates around there too. About 45 min drive from cooroy in rush hour tho theres often roadworks.
Perigian springs, OMG we lived there, yes its snobville and very desperate housewives but oh so middle of nowhere its cars out to get anywhere, its attractive in a upmarket aussie way lots of new houses with the bins all lined up in the designated place . Theres lots of kangaroos there on the empty land and pom guests always thought they had landed in heaven, I thought I had died and gone to suburban hell
Not too hot - just dont go inland then stick near the beach side of things, dont expect to see the beach up near noosa tho unless you have a few million to spend :scared: Nice areas - easy like anywhere in OZ the more you pay generally the nicer the area is perceived to be.
but thats like most small towns, had to laugh one of them Kenilworth the council put a bench outside the docs surgery doc had to get it removed as people were bringing a packed lunch and watching who went in and out.Buderim and mountain creek are great, dont know about being for old people, both would be at least 50% young families probably more, the schools are so popular most have zones and more schools are being planned, all the good privates around there too. About 45 min drive from cooroy in rush hour tho theres often roadworks.
Perigian springs, OMG we lived there, yes its snobville and very desperate housewives but oh so middle of nowhere its cars out to get anywhere, its attractive in a upmarket aussie way lots of new houses with the bins all lined up in the designated place
. Theres lots of kangaroos there on the empty land and pom guests always thought they had landed in heaven, I thought I had died and gone to suburban hell Not too hot - just dont go inland then stick near the beach side of things, dont expect to see the beach up near noosa tho unless you have a few million to spend :scared: Nice areas - easy like anywhere in OZ the more you pay generally the nicer the area is perceived to be.
Cheers for that posting.
Oct 10th 2005, 2:37 pm
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by Rooksie
Hi - are there any jobs for plumbers on sunshine coast?? i have looked at internet job sites and cannot find a single one!?!?!! 
Hi Rooksie
We spent a few months in Maroochydore and loved it there. It has just about everything you need along the Sunshine coast. There is loads of building work around so your hubbie will have no worries getting a job there.
It does tend to be ring up and talk direct to people rather than advertise for jobs over here in the construction trade especially....well at least that is what I have come across.
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Oct 10th 2005, 7:10 pm
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by snappy
Hi Rooksie
We spent a few months in Maroochydore and loved it there. It has just about everything you need along the Sunshine coast. There is loads of building work around so your hubbie will have no worries getting a job there.
It does tend to be ring up and talk direct to people rather than advertise for jobs over here in the construction trade especially....well at least that is what I have come across.
Sasha
We spent a few months in Maroochydore and loved it there. It has just about everything you need along the Sunshine coast. There is loads of building work around so your hubbie will have no worries getting a job there.
It does tend to be ring up and talk direct to people rather than advertise for jobs over here in the construction trade especially....well at least that is what I have come across.
Sasha
Oct 10th 2005, 7:15 pm
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by The Bread Knife
Hi,
We have just moved to Noosa and we love it here [paradise]. Yes it is a bit pricey but there are fab areas just around which are affordable.
Tewantin is really nice with a good choice of houses, close to hinterland and close enough to Cooroy [15km]. The school at Tewantin is really good, large school with excellent facilities. My son [10] has been there for 2 months and loves it.
We are renting at the moment just to see what area best suits. But certain areas of Noosa are a bit expensive, so we were thinking of maybe 10 mins drive to the hinterland and you get better value for money eg. Doonan, Tinbeerwah, Sunrise Hills.
Good luck!!!
The Bread Knife
We have just moved to Noosa and we love it here [paradise]. Yes it is a bit pricey but there are fab areas just around which are affordable.
Tewantin is really nice with a good choice of houses, close to hinterland and close enough to Cooroy [15km]. The school at Tewantin is really good, large school with excellent facilities. My son [10] has been there for 2 months and loves it.
We are renting at the moment just to see what area best suits. But certain areas of Noosa are a bit expensive, so we were thinking of maybe 10 mins drive to the hinterland and you get better value for money eg. Doonan, Tinbeerwah, Sunrise Hills.
Good luck!!!
The Bread Knife
went to noosa and absolutely loved it.
ta debs
Oct 10th 2005, 7:15 pm
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by Rooksie
thanks sasha matey
I have lived and worked on and off on the Sunshine Coast for about 4 years in total now, quite a bit of it in the building trade.
I would really recommend Buderim.Its pretty central,the prices are really beginning to rocket and its not too far from the beach(Mooloolaba).Dont really go much on any areas north of the Maroochy river myself but each to there own.
Huey
Oct 10th 2005, 9:20 pm
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by debbiemc
hiya bread knife, do you know where the nearest hospital is and does it have achildrens ward?
went to noosa and absolutely loved it.
ta debs
went to noosa and absolutely loved it.
ta debs
There is alot of work for nurses round here, in fact most of the friends I have made are nurses. I don't know about the childrens ward but I can find out unless someone else on the site knows.
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Oct 13th 2005, 12:12 am
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Re: Good Areas on the Sunshine Coast
Originally Posted by sara-anthony3108
hubby a builder same here cant fine any jobs advertised .. they say they r crying out for all trades .. one thing I know is money not brill and u need to get all sorts of docs before u can go self emplyed ..
where abts on sunshine coast r u looking at ..
where abts on sunshine coast r u looking at ..
sorry must have missed this before!!!
i am looking at areas with catholic schools and so far i have come up with:
Nambour - bit far out!!
Sippy Diwns - also quite far out
Caloundra
Maroochydore
can anyone shed some light on the above choices please?
thanks
