The Old Trout

I've been in Perth for 3 years now and monitoring this site for about 6 months.

It amazes me the N/S river debates, cos nobody mentions the hills

I started off in cottesloe but after 6 months realised I was being ripped off. got rid of my Cottesloe 3x1, got a hills (Kalamunda) 3x1+view for 70% of the price and am now living the good life.

Got money in the bank, friends through the craft circle, son & daughter-in-law 3 suburbs away and cant imagine living my UK lifestyle.

It may be different for young families, but I'm amazed about the lack of "hills" discussion. 20 years ago Kalamunda was The place to be - we even have a british sweets store

Luma

I want to live in the hillls as I want more property for my money but hubby wants to be near the sea.

How do we sort that one?

The Old Trout

How much money do you have to spend ????

for the same price as a 3x1 on a 500sqm block in Hillarys you can get a 4x2 on a 1000sqm in the hills (sadly not Kalamunda though).

Most Australians spend more time in their pool than on the beach so seaside is kind of irrelevant.

micged

We are really open to any suggestions I like the idea certainly of having a bit more land.
Which areas would you recommend in the hills for those with young children? We would want a good independent school - I believe Guildford Grammar is out that way, are there any others for girls? All advice would be gratefully received - we have our visa and are coming out in August to look around and make some decisions.
Thanks - Michelle

The Old Trout

If you want Guildford Grammar can I suggest the suburbs of Darlington (1st choice) or Hovea or Greenmount? Did you know that Heath Ledger went to Guildford Grammar?????

micged

Well that is as good a recommendation as any!! Which schools do the girls go to in these areas?
Thanks Michelle

micged

I've been trying to look at the map - is Darlington under the flight path? - If so is it noisy or is it okay?
Michelle

The Old Trout

Guildford Grammar - its co-educational !

Alternatively if you dont want to pay private fees, Kalamunda SH is one of the best schools in Perth - I think it was 3 of the top 'A' students in WA last year came from KSH

The Old Trout

No, its not under the flight path. Its actually one of the 'desirable' suburbs (and it has a great winery which does fantastic meals on a sunday lunchtime)

Tiggs+Graz

we are still deciding which oz state to live in - but WA is currently top of our list and if we do head to Perth then the hillls and especially Kalamunda are where we would like to be. Although we are not too fussy about suburb we are looking to be fairly rural (although with kids we can't be too far from schools), hoping to have a couple of acres, we are expecting to need to commute to Perth CBD so no more than about 30 mins drive, somewhere with family friendly facilities, etc, etc. Any info greatly received!!

Adele

micged

Sorry I knew that the junior school is co-ed but I thought the secondary was boys only. Looking at the website it does say the senior school is boys only - has it gone co-ed all the way through now? - If so that would answer all our problems!
Thanks
Michelle

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If I was in Perth I would live in the Hills, preferably as far away from Amazulu as possible.

Only joking mate.

Amazulu

No worries. From how you describe where you live in Victoria, I know you would love living here. It sounds very similar.

I also don't understand the lack of debate about the hills. I can see the appeal of living next to the ocean, it has it's advantages. Unfortunately in Perth apart from a few nice suburbs, City Beach & Cottesloe spring to mind, most of the suburbs are bland, sterile Legoland. I find the beaches SOR are nicer although the infrastructure/facilites down there are not as good. Up here we are in the bush but with most of the facilities needed for modern life. We are only 30mins from the city & if you need it only 40-45mins from the beach.

Kalamunda/Gooseberry Hill/Lesmurdie is a desirable place to live IMO. Big plots, big houses, bush, wildlife, outdoor activities, good schools, good facilities, nice people, a real community feel etc.

It's all good. I love it.

sj oldfield

The Perth Hills are beautiful........with fantastic views!!! Its just too hot for me though!!

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Mate I would live there, just because you do. That's good enough for me.
And clearly, it has lifestyle options that we get in VIC.

(Christ I sound like a crawler).

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