The Melbourne thread
#496
Re: The Melbourne thread
Thought I'd throw this one into the pot
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...30#post5465430
This is a link to a post regarding our first year in Melbourne. Hope helps any of you still on the top half of the world.
Good luck all
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...30#post5465430
This is a link to a post regarding our first year in Melbourne. Hope helps any of you still on the top half of the world.
Good luck all
#497
Re: The Melbourne thread
hi everyone
we are heading to mornington in may, just got visa grant today. its gr8. anyone going to mornington area kep in touch, can meet for nights out or in as they do in oz.
Diane
we are heading to mornington in may, just got visa grant today. its gr8. anyone going to mornington area kep in touch, can meet for nights out or in as they do in oz.
Diane
#498
Re: The Melbourne thread
Jason flies on the 3rd April, will be staying in the CBD initially, but we are looking to settle Mornington way, once the children and I arrive, looking forward to meeting you Congrats on the visa, hope you are celebrating tonight
Tracy
#499
Re: The Melbourne thread
Wallan and Kinglake would be the Furthest distance that anyone travels that works as a Pysch nurse at the Royal Melbourne... which is right next to the RCH. No Mornington Psych Nurses at the Royal Melbourne.
#500
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Evening all,
We've changed our minds so much about where we will head to upon arrival, but we've now decided to go to Mornington or nearby.
We plan on 3-4 weeks of visiting the different areas and schools etc before we commit to a rental property.
OH has accepted the long commute to the cbd, in return for living in beautiful surrounds
Laura
We've changed our minds so much about where we will head to upon arrival, but we've now decided to go to Mornington or nearby.
We plan on 3-4 weeks of visiting the different areas and schools etc before we commit to a rental property.
OH has accepted the long commute to the cbd, in return for living in beautiful surrounds
Laura
Consider Geelong and it's surrounds, it's a much easier trip in than Mornington... especially by train.
#501
Sunny Sydney
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 6,241
Re: The Melbourne thread
Hi, please could anyone offer some advise on the Western Melbourne areas.
We are looking for nice suburbs, good schooling and any other general advise you can throw at us. The Deers park region looks pretty good? Can anyone confirm this or give us there views on this part of the world?
Would be good to hear from anyone who has experience of these area's.
We are looking for nice suburbs, good schooling and any other general advise you can throw at us. The Deers park region looks pretty good? Can anyone confirm this or give us there views on this part of the world?
Would be good to hear from anyone who has experience of these area's.
#502
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Hey
Enjoying reading this thread and can't wait to get over there.
Moving over permanently around Aug/sept but over on my validation trip in April.
I will be in Melbourne with a friend from Sydney from the 1oth of April for a week. Are there any meet ups on the weekend of 11/12/13th of April and if so can we come!!
Enjoying reading this thread and can't wait to get over there.
Moving over permanently around Aug/sept but over on my validation trip in April.
I will be in Melbourne with a friend from Sydney from the 1oth of April for a week. Are there any meet ups on the weekend of 11/12/13th of April and if so can we come!!
#503
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Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Previously County Durham. ENGLAND. Now in Mornington, Victoria. (via Brisbane)
Posts: 1,226
Re: The Melbourne thread
Im a psych nurse and live in Mornington. Been here 2 years, building in Mt Martha.
#504
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Hi All,
Hoping to move to Melbourne in August and have been looking at the following areas:
Vermont, Vermont South, Ringwood, Heathmont, Bayswater, Wantirna, Scoresby and Nunawading.
My sister lives in Glen Iris (but jumped on the ladder 11 years ago) and there's no way we could live in the surrounding areas - but would like to be near her as such.
Anyone feel like commenting on these areas with regards to:
1. Commuting to CBD?
2. Good schools?
3. Good reputations as an area?
4. Any other comments?
Thanks a million!
Irish Gal
Hoping to move to Melbourne in August and have been looking at the following areas:
Vermont, Vermont South, Ringwood, Heathmont, Bayswater, Wantirna, Scoresby and Nunawading.
My sister lives in Glen Iris (but jumped on the ladder 11 years ago) and there's no way we could live in the surrounding areas - but would like to be near her as such.
Anyone feel like commenting on these areas with regards to:
1. Commuting to CBD?
2. Good schools?
3. Good reputations as an area?
4. Any other comments?
Thanks a million!
Irish Gal
#505
Re: The Melbourne thread
Anyone got any comments on Dingly Village good or bad?
We're landing on 7th May, but we've got 4 weeks accommodation with OH job in CBD before we have to start looking for rentals.
We're landing on 7th May, but we've got 4 weeks accommodation with OH job in CBD before we have to start looking for rentals.
#506
Re: The Melbourne thread
Hi All,
Hoping to move to Melbourne in August and have been looking at the following areas:
Vermont, Vermont South, Ringwood, Heathmont, Bayswater, Wantirna, Scoresby and Nunawading.
My sister lives in Glen Iris (but jumped on the ladder 11 years ago) and there's no way we could live in the surrounding areas - but would like to be near her as such.
Anyone feel like commenting on these areas with regards to:
1. Commuting to CBD?
2. Good schools?
3. Good reputations as an area?
4. Any other comments?
Thanks a million!
Irish Gal
Hoping to move to Melbourne in August and have been looking at the following areas:
Vermont, Vermont South, Ringwood, Heathmont, Bayswater, Wantirna, Scoresby and Nunawading.
My sister lives in Glen Iris (but jumped on the ladder 11 years ago) and there's no way we could live in the surrounding areas - but would like to be near her as such.
Anyone feel like commenting on these areas with regards to:
1. Commuting to CBD?
2. Good schools?
3. Good reputations as an area?
4. Any other comments?
Thanks a million!
Irish Gal
Sorry but I don't know those suburbs too good. However, a few points.
1.Commuting to CBD could be a pain if you have to use the freeways at rush hour and public transport is also packed at rush hours. However, this may be a price you pay for living in your own dream area.
2. There are good and bad schools in all areas, so I don't think this is a big problem. When you are finally narrowing your search down to a couple of areas, then check upon the schools.
3. Again, reputations can be misleading. For instance Ringwood has had a bit of a rough rep, but I think it's fine. Then again, like all places there is good and bad. Essentially, if you can see mostly good in somewhere, then the place will be ok.
4. Which brings me to my final comment. I suggest you don't commit to anywhere before you land. Rent as cheaply as you can in any area for 6 months or one year and check out the suburbs which you have shortlisted. And be prepared to be flexible. You hear all sorts of things on here about how good or bad some places are but everyone is different and what some people like others hate. You will be the same and you won't know what is right for you until you've had a feel for the place.
Good luck, and sorry I couldn't be more specific.
Commuting to the CBD may be a bit of a pain. Driving in rush hour is no fun, and I'm not sure there is a train line so you may have to drive to your nearest Frankston line train which will be busy.
#507
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Thanks for the advice! I think we'll be doing the renting thing for at least a year anyway (thats if we ever sell our house here :curse
Only 8 weeks to go
Only 8 weeks to go
#508
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Only joking...anywhere within about 10Km's of CBD is seen as central
#509
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Thanks Shakmaty. I suppose I'm just anxious to get over there and trying to research in advance. I'll still be heading for East though as that's where my sister is based!
Take care
Irish Gal
Take care
Irish Gal
#510
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No worries. Don't discount renting around Glen Iris/Burwood/Ashburton/Ashwood etc, while you're looking for an area you want to permanently settle