marvinc

Anyone in Jarrahdale area, or know much about it? Just starting to look it's South of Perth inland from Rockingham, We want semi rural as we have dogs.

Can anyone advise?

Thank you

sunbather

Jarrahdale is beautiful and very rural, not semi-rural. Had a wonderful drive round there on Friday and again today and it is stunning.

Also went through Byford which is more semi-rural. Country Baldivis or Wellard would also fit the Semi-rural bill, only 10 minutes from the freeway, 30 minutes form Mandurah, Perth, airport, 10 minutes from the beach, 15 minutes from Jarrahdale and real country. Loads of schools to choose from.

squeezzii

well thats wierd- I went there today for the first time! (went for a ride with some mates on our motorbikes to the jarrahdale tavern-great out of town pub) I agree with above poster, its absolutly beautiful. it took approx 25 mins to get there from port kennedy (rockingham) there is a new estate being built there called 'The Chestnuts' -dunno if you can google that for more info. Not your typical housing estate though all the properties were on loads of land all an acre plus it seemed and the homes were all bigger than what you'd get in an average suburb (not that size is important but thats just how I found it). there were 3 large dogs having a great game of chase with us along their garden fence! I'd say at the brief glance that I had today its a little more than semi rural ( but I'm a townie) but it may be absolutly perfect for you! hope this helps

marvinc

Thanks for posting, sounds great!!

marvinc

Thanks for the post, anyone have piccies?

johnnie7au

I found links to several piccies here ...

http://mitchster.egn.com.au/?page_id=74

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...arrahdale.html


http://www.calm.wa.gov.au/national_p...erpentine.html

marvinc

Many thanks

johnnie7au

No worries,

I love Jarrahdale, Serpentine, Pinjarra, Mundijong,

Perhaps check out some of the adjoining suburbs, Armadale, Kelmscott, Byford, Martin, Oakford .. etc. etc.

Oh!

Roleystone andKaragullen are also worth a look!

These suburbs have little pockets of seclusion and "rural style" living, but also offer the convenience and access to transport, shops etc. etc, within a 5 min drive rather than a 20 - 25 min drive.

Take care ..

marvinc

That's just the sort of pointer I need, MANY thanks

johnnie7au

Wendy

Pls feel free to email me if you need any more info .. 'bout this neck of the woods ..

(look at my profile for the e-mail address)

denise6372

I know this post is a few months old, but it has started to answer my questions. I am looking at the Serpentine area, again because I would like some room for my dog, but don't want to be too far from beach probably about 20 minute drive. Not worried about how far from Perth city as I probably own't go that much. Just wondered how far it was from beach, and also what schools are like there?

if anybody can give me pointers, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks
Denise
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wavy_davy

Hi Denise, we've got friends that live slap bang in the middle of Serpy and it is stunning...they live on 6 acres with their 2 kids and a dog and a horse.....the beach at Rockingham willl take you 1/2 hr from there, San Remo and Secret Harbour a bit further south 40 mins, however you've got the option of the Darling scarp which is just stunning all year round and great for walking the dog. The city is a 45min minimum trip from Serpy up the Tonkin highway, which is quite an easy drive.................in a nutshell, we'd love to live there but working in the city won't allow it...........maybe in years to come!!

Good luck

Dave

denise6372

Thanks so much for that Dave. I think I needed confirmation really if that makes sense, sometimes it just takes somebody else to agree with you before you believe it yourself.

Sorry for waffling, but thanks again for the reply.

Denise
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johnnie7au

Top spot .. peaceful and tranquil ...

I would live there like a shot ..

Kids can get a little bored at times .. but from what I gather a real sense of community is going on there, even though there is a lack of large facilities and clubs etc.

If you want more choice regards social life for yourself and the kids, Byford and Armadale / Kelmscott .. larger population density have areas with larger facilities and ameneties closer to hand. Local government high schools are Kelmscott. Armadale, Cecil Andrews.

I have taught at all of these schools and my oldest daughter attends Kelmscott Senior High ad loves it! My other daughter is looking forward to attending next year.

I have friends in a charming area on the outskirts of Armadale who have a home on a couple of acres, new home, 10 mins from shopping centre, railway, 10 to 15 mins to school. LOADS of room for a pony!

Don't get me wrong .. you must look at Jarradale - Serpentine .. but if you hate the idea of a daily drive of 25 - 30 mins to the nearest major shopping centre, high schools etc. etc, look at other places too!

Good luck ..

I was in Glocester 6 years ago.

denise6372

Wow, thanks for that information. You made a fab point actually, my daughter does dancing and son does tae kwondo and I know for a fact they really want to keep doing them so perhaps more civilisation would be a good thing. They also want to go down the pony route.......

Whereabouts in Gloucester were you?