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-   -   Safe suburbs in Sydney? (https://britishexpats.com/forum/australia-54/safe-suburbs-sydney-781621/)

chris955 Jan 2nd 2013 7:27 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Funny and a bit bewildering, why would someone think that when there appears to be be nothing to suggest he is right ? I dont think either country is remotely dangerous for the average person on an average day.

IvanM Jan 2nd 2013 7:33 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
It is a where is safe in Sydney thread, not an Australia vs UK which is frankly irrelevant. All depends on where in the UK the OP is from. I have lived in rough areas of the UK and very safe areas. Same here. Depends on what you make of both places and whether you want to live in fear.
Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10461290)
I see absolutely no evidence whatsoever that Australia is even slightly safer than the UK let alone miles safer. It isnt backed up by crime figures so I'm not sure what you base that on ? There was 1 (one) reported crime in our village last month :lol:

chris955 Jan 2nd 2013 7:46 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Originally Posted by IvanM (Post 10461309)
It is a where is safe in Sydney thread, not an Australia vs UK which is frankly irrelevant. All depends on where in the UK the OP is from. I have lived in rough areas of the UK and very safe areas. Same here. Depends on what you make of both places and whether you want to live in fear.
I agree, I was just surprised by post 13. As you say it is irrelevant.

IvanM Jan 2nd 2013 7:47 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Depends on the mood of the MIL.
Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10461298)
Funny and a bit bewildering, why would someone think that when there appears to be be nothing to suggest he is right ? I dont think either country is remotely dangerous for the average person on an average day.

chris955 Jan 2nd 2013 7:58 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
My MIL was brilliant but she could be scary :D

itxrd Jan 2nd 2013 8:21 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Its all relative. If you are from the Bronx, cremorne will be safe.

If you are from the royal palace in Windsor it might not be.

itxrd Jan 2nd 2013 8:22 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10461298)
Funny and a bit bewildering, why would someone think that when there appears to be be nothing to suggest he is right ? I dont think either country is remotely dangerous for the average person on an average day.
Didn't you come top in the poll for most annoying cant ;-)

IvanM Jan 2nd 2013 8:25 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Corgis kill

Originally Posted by itxrd (Post 10461359)
Its all relative. If you are from the Bronx, cremorne will be safe.

If you are from the royal palace in Windsor it might not be.

chris955 Jan 2nd 2013 8:43 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Originally Posted by itxrd (Post 10461362)
Didn't you come top in the poll for most annoying cant ;-)
Most annoying cant what ? I dont recall that poll.

itxrd Jan 2nd 2013 9:14 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10461290)
I see absolutely no evidence whatsoever that Australia is even slightly safer than the UK let alone miles safer. It isnt backed up by crime figures so I'm not sure what you base that on ? There was 1 (one) reported crime in our village last month :lol:
You live in a village. Nuff said.

Its like saying which car is more reliable. A german car or an american one. Some things in life are just basic. And this is one of them.

Here a granny gets mugged its all over the news. In the UK they'd have to be raped and killed sad as that sounds

Anyway like you guys said I am digressing from the OP's question. They'll know I suppose once they get here. Where are they coming from anyway?

chris955 Jan 2nd 2013 10:52 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
OK, Im with you there, it isnt that it is safer in Australia it is just that they dont make such a fuss of the crime in the media. I do agree with that.

itxrd Jan 2nd 2013 10:54 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10461562)
OK, Im with you there, it isnt that it is safer in Australia it is just that they dont make such a fuss of the crime in the media. I do agree with that.
Lights are on. But there's nobody home!!!!

:p

Have you ever lived in Australia?

Grayling Jan 2nd 2013 11:18 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Originally Posted by itxrd (Post 10461566)
Lights are on. But there's nobody home!!!!

:p

Have you ever lived in Australia?
Only most of his life

chris955 Jan 2nd 2013 11:58 pm
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Originally Posted by Grayling (Post 10461587)
Only most of his life
:rofl: I dont think thats the answer he wants :D The thing is because I grew up in Australia and spent the majority of my life there I am able to comment on many aspects of life.

slapphead_otool Jan 3rd 2013 11:37 am
Re: Safe suburbs in Sydney?
 
Originally Posted by Lettie (Post 10450724)
We are hoping to be in Sydney in 2013. I'm busy looking at suburbs suitable to our lifestyle, budget.
We have 2 girls; nearly 3 and 5 1/2 and are hoping to be near a beach, park, river or anywhere family orientated.
Have you any advice for me regarding reasonably priced, safe suburbs to concentrate on.
So a new poster asks a reasonable question, and "ding" like Pavlovs dogs the Anti-Australia band start braying like demented sheep.

Please ignore them Lettie.


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