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Re: Melbourne v Perth
Melbourne by far, obviously the further out from the CBD the lower the rents. Head East along the coast, Cheltenham, Seaford areas are probably most affordable without getting to far out. Rail and road links are also good. The new Eastlink and Peninsula freeways both not far away.
Also work prospects better in Melbourne. |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by leapip
(Post 10565534)
Thanks people.. I struggle to get why some members need to be so sarcastic in their comments... But thanks for the advice.. Obviously I'm just trying to o my bit research on areas.. And yes the beach is at the top of my list after the most important things... We are a family that loves the beach.. Why not???
So I'd prefer the amenities and vibe only and pay circa 500 bucks (average decent 3 bed'er) per week 8ks from the CBD in Melbourne. There again thats because I travel to the City a hell of a lot by public transport, (at least once a week... most of my family daily,) which I prefer, as I cant stand the hassle of driving in a busy enviornment and I'm damned if I want to be more than 30 mins door to door away by public transport away. Comes down to want you want from life and whats most important to you I guess. |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by bcworld
(Post 10566140)
The northern bay tops out about 23/24C in high summer and it doesn't stay there for long. It certainly isn't 23C in March, April and beyond.
Here's Black Rock 2 weekends ago...water temp about 21C/22C I think. http://i50.tinypic.com/xmk6fc.jpg |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 10570432)
and they say Melbourne is like the UK...etc...I look at that picture and it could be anywhere but the UK!
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Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by leapip
(Post 10558609)
Our budget for rent is $300 - $ 400 per week..... I've read that the beaches aren't too nice in Melbourne...
;) Stark comments about beaches to make you feel better distract from fact. If your wanting to live right on a beach in above price bracket you will do so at risk of distance to be travelled to work. With risk of lower work options. |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by RedDragon2008
(Post 10573705)
Your budget and availability of work is more your priority for city or area selection.
Stark comments about beaches to make you feel better distract from fact. If your wanting to live right on a beach in above price bracket you will do so at risk of distance to be travelled to work. With risk of lower work options. I don't actually want to live right on the beach or have beach views.. I want to live in subs.. I just mean that the beach is important to us but we don't mind driving distance at all... :thumbsup: |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 10570432)
and they say Melbourne is like the UK...etc...I look at that picture and it could be anywhere but the UK!
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Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by sr71
(Post 10574445)
That photo doesn't look any better than Bournemouth on a sunny weekday.
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Re: Melbourne v Perth
We do have some lovely beaches... But with the crap weather too.... Not much fun walking along the beach in scarlf and gloves...
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Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by leapip
(Post 10573731)
I don't actually want to live right on the beach or have beach views.. I want to live in subs.. I just mean that the beach is important to us but we don't mind driving distance at all... :thumbsup:
You can drive to any of the beaches then |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
guys you have forgotten to mention that after big rains, there is a lot of sewage that gets dumped in the Port Phillip Bay too. Anywhere from Black Rock appears to be great but this Summer Portsea has had it's sewage dumping issues too. Even if you live inland where rental maybe cheaper, most Melbourne beaches along Port Phillip Bay are about a 30 min drive away. For $300 a week you won't getting much in terms of a hse esp within 10 km of the city & the rents in Seaford for 3 bed houses are now above $300 per week. Good luck in whatever you choose. If you have kids, you may want to research schools first before deciding where to live because a lot of the good schools are zoned here in Melbourne.
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Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by RedDragon2008
(Post 10578354)
guys you have forgotten to mention that after big rains, there is a lot of sewage that gets dumped in the Port Phillip Bay too. Anywhere from Black Rock appears to be great but this Summer Portsea has had it's sewage dumping issues too.
Anyone who says otherwise is just deluded. |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by sr71
(Post 10578846)
It's a sensitive topic to some on here, but anyone that has lived near, or is used to real ocean facing beaches, generally doesn't like the giant pond that is Port Philip bay. If beaches are very high on your agenda then Melbourne is one of the worst cities in Australia in that area. Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Newcastle, Wollongong, even Geelong would all be better places to live if you want proper beaches.
Anyone who says otherwise is just deluded. BB |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by sr71
(Post 10578846)
It's a sensitive topic to some on here, but anyone that has lived near, or is used to real ocean facing beaches, generally doesn't like the giant pond that is Port Philip bay. If beaches are very high on your agenda then Melbourne is one of the worst cities in Australia in that area. Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Newcastle, Wollongong, even Geelong would all be better places to live if you want proper beaches.
Anyone who says otherwise is just deluded. |
Re: Melbourne v Perth
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 10579082)
Brisbane does not have beaches
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