Hi
I'm Moving my wife and small kids to Karratha, Is it that hot, will they be confined to indoors due to the heat, is there anything for kids to do??

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karrath...tern_Australia

I live in Karratha byby... Yes its extremely hot, it varies between 35 and in the 40's most days so the air con is on 24/7. Kiddies activites, yes they are reasonably well catered for, there is a public swimming pool, gym, fishing, after school acitivities. Obviously there are certain times of the day you would prefer to keep your children in (heat wise) but my husband's children grew up in Karratha with no adverse problems....If you need any assistance please dont hesitate to pm me... best wishes Susie

Im sure they will adjust.Are you not going with them.

Thanks so much for your help

Thanks for the advise,
is there any crime issues we should be worried about over there, Sorry for the silly questions but I am quite nervors for my girls

There have been two incidences since I have been there (neighbours rows fuelled by grog) unfortunately they were murders, most unusual for a town this size.
It enjoys a good rep.... I have never been apprehensive in the slightest and we have an excellent police force in Karrratha that handle everything well.
Most of our friends have children and they are 100% safe. I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Karratha and my husband being there for 22 years has had a great time as well.

Pluto/Gorgon & FIFO have knocked the heart out of the town, but thats par for the course and there are many plans for a new infrastructure, shopping centres etc to be put in place. The hospital is excellent, and for more serious cases RFDS come in. Reasonable schools. Do you know where you will be living in Karratha? then I might be able to guide you on schooling.

Tongue in cheek I say this, there is even a legalised brothel with FIFO staff to cater for those special needs, but it serves a good purpose for all those FIFO's and leaves the locals in peace

When are you thinking of coming over?


Susie

Hi
Thanks heaps for the info, that realy eases my mind

you are very welcome. Susie

From a friend who moved to Karratha recently I'm told the flies are a huge problem.

No worse than Perth, yes they can be annoying in certains times of the year, I agree but it is a small inconvenience to pay for some of the beautiful areas in the vacinity.

best wishes susie

Your employer is sorting out accommodation for you, right?

Flies have not been a problem in Perth this year , they were attrocious though when we went to Busselton and Bunbury in January this year .

... anyway this is about Karratha

likewise in Karratha this year not too many flies, they must have migrated been in Karratha a good few years and havent thought it a big problem this year!!

yes they are,but I am bit concerned about fringe benifit tax base on the crazy price of rent up there.