LOCATION,LOCATION?
Jun 5th 2007, 8:36 pm
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LOCATION,LOCATION?
Hi, My family and i are planning to visit W.A in october to check it out before we start the process of getting our visa's, we plan on flying to perth but that is far as we have got,I travelled around most of oz but never got over to the westside so have no idea whats the areas are like? Can anyone recommend a area that would suit a young couple with a 2 year old son, ideally we would like to live close to a (safe) beach, good schools and not miles from shops etc.. As for house prices we would be looking at around the $350,000 mark. Is this realistic, or are we dreaming!!!!
Jun 5th 2007, 9:28 pm
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Re: LOCATION,LOCATION?
It's probably a bit early for the western lot. They probably need more info though. Do you need to commute to Perth CBD for work, what's the furthest distance you want to be from the beach etc etc.
Jun 5th 2007, 9:59 pm
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Take a look at the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, VIC. It's great as you get a change of seasons and the winters are mild in the coastal areas. At least you get a break from slapping the sun screen on the children.
We live on the Mornington Peninsula in Mt.Eliza which can be pricey depending on what you are looking for. We are moving to South Frankston as we have a 4 year old and the schools are good and property cheaper. S.Frankston, Mornington and Mt.Martha are all near the sea, have good facilities for families yet have some space and trees and are in your price range.
The city is approx 1-1.5hrs away and the nearest train line ends at Frankston.
We live on the Mornington Peninsula in Mt.Eliza which can be pricey depending on what you are looking for. We are moving to South Frankston as we have a 4 year old and the schools are good and property cheaper. S.Frankston, Mornington and Mt.Martha are all near the sea, have good facilities for families yet have some space and trees and are in your price range.
The city is approx 1-1.5hrs away and the nearest train line ends at Frankston.
Jun 6th 2007, 2:18 pm
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Re: LOCATION,LOCATION?
Hi
There are lots of nice areas that would suit you, north and south of the river but the average price in WA seems to start at min $400-450,000. This is for a 3 and 4 x 2 house.
Have a look at realestate.com.au and open2view.com.au.
South: Mandurah, Halls Head, Rockingham, Secret Harbour, Baldivis, Warnbro, etc.
North: Joondalup, Butler, Kinross, Heathridge, Wanneroo, Mindarie, Currambine, etc.
I have just put a few names of places so you can research them and have a look at house prices, you can highlight the surrounding areas box on the real estate searches so it gives you more choice.
Hope this helps.
There are lots of nice areas that would suit you, north and south of the river but the average price in WA seems to start at min $400-450,000. This is for a 3 and 4 x 2 house.
Have a look at realestate.com.au and open2view.com.au.
South: Mandurah, Halls Head, Rockingham, Secret Harbour, Baldivis, Warnbro, etc.
North: Joondalup, Butler, Kinross, Heathridge, Wanneroo, Mindarie, Currambine, etc.
I have just put a few names of places so you can research them and have a look at house prices, you can highlight the surrounding areas box on the real estate searches so it gives you more choice.
Hope this helps.
Jun 6th 2007, 8:41 pm
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Re: LOCATION,LOCATION?
Thanks watty 'n' Arls for info, i'll do some research on them areas!!!
Jun 6th 2007, 11:59 pm
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Sorry, ignore me. Got a bad head cold at the mo and totally misread your post. Thought you were looking for areas other than Perth. Derrrrr! 
