We are moving to Perth from England. We are hopefully moving around January time. My husband has a job in Morley but doesnt mind travelling to work.

We have 2 children, an 8 year old and an 18 month old so would want decent child care and schools.

We were originally looking to move to Joondalup, but now considering other areas. Does anybody have any suggestions as to the best suburbs in northern Perth?

a lot of expats live in clarkson and butler which are north have a look on the estate agents websites for houses

This attachment might help. Basically it lists the suburbs in bands determined by various guidelines such at what facilities are available there etc etc.

Its a very good reflection on the suburbs in Perth.

Without wishing to offend anyway if you like Little Britain you'll get on fine in Butler, Clarkson, Joondalup.

I don't like "Little Britain". But I've been very happy living in Joondalup and now in Tapping (next suburb to the east).

Generalisations like these are ridiculous.

Gina

Gina, don't bite mate. I am sick to the back teeth of people making comments such as that and its just easier to bite your tongue. The only person getting wound up is you (and me of course ).

To the OP. Joondalup can mean different things to different people. The suburb of Joondalup has the area in the centre which is mainly flats and townhouses. Not somewhere I would live with my family. The suburb also had an area that is more what I would call family homes. Some parts are nicer than others but only in a kept nice way rather than a rough way. Has an OK primary school. You will also hear the term City of Joondalup which refers to the council area. Lots of different suburbs fall under the City of Joondalup.

Lots of suburbs around it are very nice but will depend on your budget as to where you want to live. Connolly, Currambine, Ocean Reef, Iluka, Kinross. Joondalup has reasonable facilities in terms of shopping, restaurants, cinema, swimming pool etc, is 25 mins on the train to Perth and half an hour driving off peak. 5 minutes drive to the beach.

I have looked at Currambine, Ocean Reef, Edgewater and Heathridge too. The houses there do look nice.

Is it nicer towards the top end of northern perth than it is further down closer to the city?

Basically we are looking for a nice family area to bring up our children with nice schooling both primary and senior.

I have friend in Ellenbrook and The Vines who work in Morley.
Have you looked at those locations????

Morley is about a 20 - 25 minute drive from Ellenbrook. I live in The Vines so am biased, however Ellenbrook is developing at a rate quicker than expected. The only downside is that you do need a car (or two), public transport is dire, and not expected to get better anytime soon.

Without wishing to offend anyway if you like Little Britain you'll get on fine in Butler, Clarkson, Joondalup.[/QUOTE]



Without offending anyone, this statement is a fact..no getting away from it!!! LOL

I havent actually looked at those areas but definately will do. I am still trying to look at all the different possibilities as there are so many things to consider - house prices, good/bad area, schools (primary & senior), jobs etc.

Without offending anyone, this statement is a fact..no getting away from it!!! LOL[/QUOTE]

I agree with you there.

I live in Tapping and nearly all our neighbours are Australian and there are still many more Australians in the northern suburbs than british. I personally don't care/have a problem with living in "little britain" and other than the accents still find it Australian. It is not as though there are pubs everywhere and chip shops e.t.c, the accents are the only similarities IMO

Accept when its not a generalisation. Just pointing out that those suburbs are where you will find the most Brits in Perth - this is neither bad or good I couldn't care less.

Moving there may help people settle in easier. In my case I moved to Scarborough - which loads of people call a dump and I respect their opinion if though I don't share it.

Use this link as well

http://www.domain.com.au/public/subu...term=joondalup

Gives you a few stats that might help out and allows you to report on all other suburbs as well.

Have a look at Aveley new estate next to Ellenbrook.
About 25 mins if that to Morley.Great for famlies looking at 30 mins beach but right near whiteman park and all winerys.

That is nonsense. Clarkson and Joondalup were originally suburbs where Homeswest housed many Australians that could not afford to buy, then the developers came in and show homes were built and both suburbs expanded very quickly, so now they are a mixture of both privately owned and Homeswest houses.

Both Kinross and Rockingham were known as 'Little Britain' and that was way before the tv series too.

Personally, if you can afford to, I would steer clear of Edgewater and Heathridge.