Wembley Downs used to be nice (dont know of it still is - long time since I ventured into that part of Perth) but I suspect one f the more expensive burbs

I do know it's a generalisation, but we didn't like the look of Heathridge very much when we were looking at houses to buy. We're currently in Clarkson but building in Butler. Both known as "little Britain" type areas, but our neighbours are a real mix of people. Yes, a lot of UK immigrants, but also Aussies and immigrants from other areas of the world.

These threads always stir up a lot of strong feelings. What one person loves about where they live others might hate. I know people who live in Morley and love it. I personally don't think I would enjoy living there. My husband lived in Scarborough when he first moved over here and while he and the kids loved the area I thought it was too busy. Nobody can really tell anyone what they will or won't like. The only way to know is to go see it for yourself. A couple of times. Go in the daytime, at night, look for shops, schools, access to main roads and public transport.

True, also pay attention to the quantity of burnout marks on the roads and the amount of discarded/smashed stubbies on the verges. Also the amount of graffiti too.

While generally I agree, it isn't always indicative of a dodgy suburb. We have seen a huge increase in graffiti in our suburb. I also babysat for a friend on Delgado Parade near you and the noise from hoons was the worst I have experienced. I would say we lived in reasonable suburbs too.

Wembley Downs is still very nice, as is Floreat, Mt.Hawthorn and Lawley and I could go on and on, but not knowing what the OP can afford and what they are looking for, makes it difficult to give good advice.

I agree D. There are suburbs that I personally would steer very clear of and, I think just looking at what is for sale and how much the properties are gives a good indication.

Yep, Delgado is a hoons paradise, much like Fairway Circle. Even where we are we can hear them in the small hours. Also, quite abit of 'anti social' behaviour has been reported of late down at Sir James McCusker Park, the foreshore and the Currambine to Iluka underpass. Where there are open spaces, kids will gather.

We seem to have the burnout marks on Fairway but I have never been disturbed by it and I am only just off Fairway. Delgado was bloody awful, I was so surprised.

What they do apparently, is hoon up and down to Burns Beach, along Delgado then down Shenton. Once that Beach road is open all the way along, we think that'll be their new 'track'.

Anyone want to buy a $1.5 - $3mil house hoons inclusive?

Yes, please. I figure it will give my son someone to play with when he gets a little older. Maybe find a boyfriend for my daughter. She's 14 now so it's just about time to get her married off.

Again I say ... accept when its not nonsense. I'll retract the term "Little Britain" if you like but my point was that these suburbs have the highest concentration of British people - there is no getting away from that.

I'm not saying there is no Australian people, that is not my point. For example some of those suburbs have as little as 50% Australian born residents compared to other suburbs which are more like 80% Australian born.

When we came here we wanted to make sure we experienced life amongst people who know Australia the best i.e Australian born residents so by not living in the mentioned suburbs we improve our chances of doing this.

We didn't move to the other side of the planet to talk to our neighbour about Man Utd's performance last weekend.

It's not my house, we wouldn't live along the new road if we were paid to.

I'd like to know where you get your percentages from, although I do agree that within the Joondalup and Wanneroo Councils there are a lot of Brit's, but I certainly wouldn't say anywhere near 50%. Stirling Council area has a very high % of Macedonians and Italians, so would you avoid that too? I honestly don't get why you had to post that last bit, what was your point? Scarborough is well known as the 'back packers' area, so full of Brit's also.

That's why I said I would retract Little Britain. I was trying to point out that a high percentage are not Australian. The comment was added because (and should have been made clearer) that if OP is worried about the move there is the option in safety in numbers by moving to an area with more people you can identify with.

Figures are available from the link I posted on this thread - info is from last census I believe.

Yep Scarborough is known as a backpackers place - thats because it rocks

Aye, you have the football shirt and AFC on your car number plate don't you?

The highest northern suburb % is Mindarie with 26% according to the last census. A long way from your estimated 50%.

It's actually because there are so many hostels there.

I meant the bit about discussing Man Utd.. I thought it was.....well, slightly silly.

Actually no, but I know someone who has. Hey D, do you realise which forum you just posted in? You'll be moving up to Mindarie next.

That's more like it and from memory, it used to be Carine, then Kingsley and Woodvale.

When stating the 50% did it not say Australian born? The other 50% could be made up of whatever, 26% your correct in saying is British.