Dawn

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has moved to Dunsborough/Margaret Revier region? We currently live in Perth and love Dunsborough for holidays,

Thanks,

brits1

Hi we use to visit Dunsborough and the Margaret region every year for 6 years and we use to enjoy going but we would never choose to live there on a permanent basis but that is us, everyone is different. If you can find work (if needed) don’t mind the rush in the holidays then go for it the bonus cooler summers and fresher winters and outside the tourist season the traffic is non existent and it’s a lot greener than most areas of Perth. Have you thought about Albany or Busselton both have a “bit” more to do all year round. Good luck

RikF

Considering the same. Travelled there last year and liked the area, my concern is that it might be a bit 'quiet' if you know what I mean. But that's more my concern in my situation. Very attracted though, as I like the climate and if there was enough going on I think I'd be ok there. North NSW also attracts me, and of course nearer the busier East coast... hard to make a decision about where to live unless you've already lived there!

Still Game

It's a large area - do you have anywhere specific in mind? What are you looking for?

Wine, stunning beaches, wide-open paddocks, fantastic restaurants.... but, housing incredibly expensive and huge population swell every school / public holidays. Definitely not the quiet area it used to be in the 80's/90's. It's really not that far from wide-spread Perth so good links there.

Albany is a good 4.5 hours away (more if you hug the coast). There are things to 'do' but lack of amenities for a place that hosts a large wider population. No passenger train, only a 9 hour coach to Perth. There is a small airport but non-reliable flights. Sundays are almost tumbleweed territory. Great if you like beaches and fishing.... and retirement.

the troubadour

Sadly loads of methamphetamine (Ice) down south in areas mentioned. That may or may not be a factor depending on one's outlook and I suppose values. I'm talking manufacture not necessarily crack heads.