Help - best places to live near Adelaide
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Help - best places to live near Adelaide
Any recommendations for areas within commuting distance of Adelaide CBD? We're looking to be out of town in a small-ish community with good schooling (pre-school now but soon not to be!). Some people have already mentioned Glenelg, Somerton, Brighton, Seacliff, Hallet Cove and Henley Beach. We’ve also got friends in Moana South. Any comments on these? We've also been thinking about the Hills but have heard bad stories about bushfire risk. Any suggestions?
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Re: Help - best places to live near Adelaide
Originally Posted by Sian & Paul
Any recommendations for areas within commuting distance of Adelaide CBD? We're looking to be out of town in a small-ish community with good schooling (pre-school now but soon not to be!). Some people have already mentioned Glenelg, Somerton, Brighton, Seacliff, Hallet Cove and Henley Beach. We’ve also got friends in Moana South. Any comments on these? We've also been thinking about the Hills but have heard bad stories about bushfire risk. Any suggestions?
I'm looking at mawson lakes at the minute, looks pretty nice. I have to say though that we'll be renting for 12 weeks while we have a proper look round
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Re: Help - best places to live near Adelaide
Originally Posted by Sian & Paul
We've also been thinking about the Hills but have heard bad stories about bushfire risk. Any suggestions?
It's rare for a house that has a well maintained fire break to come under risk from a fire.
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Re: Help - best places to live near Adelaide
Originally Posted by Sian & Paul
Any recommendations for areas within commuting distance of Adelaide CBD? We're looking to be out of town in a small-ish community with good schooling (pre-school now but soon not to be!). Some people have already mentioned Glenelg, Somerton, Brighton, Seacliff, Hallet Cove and Henley Beach. We’ve also got friends in Moana South. Any comments on these? We've also been thinking about the Hills but have heard bad stories about bushfire risk. Any suggestions?
Hi,
We've got friends in Flagstaff Hill which is very nice. Its out towards the hills but not too far out so you can still get to the city quickly. Some beautiful houses on large blocks and quite a few poms in the area. So kids would easily meet other kids from the uk at school. Nearby, Blackwood is nice and has a small community feel with shops, schools lots of families etc.
Sherie
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Re: Help - best places to live near Adelaide
Originally Posted by sherie_in_oz
Hi,
We've got friends in Flagstaff Hill which is very nice. Its out towards the hills but not too far out so you can still get to the city quickly. Some beautiful houses on large blocks and quite a few poms in the area. So kids would easily meet other kids from the uk at school. Nearby, Blackwood is nice and has a small community feel with shops, schools lots of families etc.
Sherie
We've got friends in Flagstaff Hill which is very nice. Its out towards the hills but not too far out so you can still get to the city quickly. Some beautiful houses on large blocks and quite a few poms in the area. So kids would easily meet other kids from the uk at school. Nearby, Blackwood is nice and has a small community feel with shops, schools lots of families etc.
Sherie
we live in morphett vale, nice suburb, nice schools 10 mins beach, 30 mins city. good shopping, close to hills.
we have been here 11 months so far and are having a great time
Liz
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Re: Help - best places to live near Adelaide
Originally Posted by sherie_in_oz
Hi,
So kids would easily meet other kids from the uk at school.
Sherie
So kids would easily meet other kids from the uk at school.
Sherie
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Re: Help - best places to live near Adelaide
Originally Posted by Sian & Paul
Any recommendations for areas within commuting distance of Adelaide CBD? We're looking to be out of town in a small-ish community with good schooling (pre-school now but soon not to be!). Some people have already mentioned Glenelg, Somerton, Brighton, Seacliff, Hallet Cove and Henley Beach. We’ve also got friends in Moana South. Any comments on these? We've also been thinking about the Hills but have heard bad stories about bushfire risk. Any suggestions?
still has the old style High street.............. mm
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Re: Help - best places to live near Adelaide
excellent schools in Glenelg and Brighton and a wonderful place to live! commutable by train/tram.
Originally Posted by Sian & Paul
Any recommendations for areas within commuting distance of Adelaide CBD? We're looking to be out of town in a small-ish community with good schooling (pre-school now but soon not to be!). Some people have already mentioned Glenelg, Somerton, Brighton, Seacliff, Hallet Cove and Henley Beach. We’ve also got friends in Moana South. Any comments on these? We've also been thinking about the Hills but have heard bad stories about bushfire risk. Any suggestions?
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Re: Help - best places to live near Adelaide
Originally Posted by pink lady
excellent schools in Glenelg and Brighton and a wonderful place to live! commutable by train/tram.
Thats why i LUVVD it we stayed there for a few months.