Schools/Carpenter in Perth
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Schools/Carpenter in Perth
Hi guys,
Would like some advice please on suburbs of Perth that offer good primary schools and senior schools. Dont mind where we live, whether it be north or south, and apart from "decent" schools there are no other particular requirements at this stage. Or is it just easier to list areas to avoid!?
Also, my OH is a carpenter/builder, are there any areas in particular that he should focus on when looking for work, any new developments in the pipeline etc?
Hopefully the schools and work will be in reasonable distance to each other !
We have a budget of about $450-$500 for home if that helps with suburbs? At a push could possibly stretch a little
Thanks
Would like some advice please on suburbs of Perth that offer good primary schools and senior schools. Dont mind where we live, whether it be north or south, and apart from "decent" schools there are no other particular requirements at this stage. Or is it just easier to list areas to avoid!?
Also, my OH is a carpenter/builder, are there any areas in particular that he should focus on when looking for work, any new developments in the pipeline etc?
Hopefully the schools and work will be in reasonable distance to each other !
We have a budget of about $450-$500 for home if that helps with suburbs? At a push could possibly stretch a little
Thanks
Last edited by Lois1; Jan 14th 2011 at 10:26 am.
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Re: Schools/Carpenter in Perth
at 450-500pw don't expect good schools under the state system. You either pay the money for private or pay the money for location. There is no way around it.
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Sorry meant to say £450K-£500K to buy, up to about $550K does that help?
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Websites to give you an idea about schools:
http://bettereducation.com.au/results/WA/all.aspx
http://www.myschool.edu.au/
Real estate:
http://www.realestate.com.au/buy
http://www.domain.com.au/Public/Choo...e=buy&state=WA
Best to rent first, to get a real picture of areas.
http://bettereducation.com.au/results/WA/all.aspx
http://www.myschool.edu.au/
Real estate:
http://www.realestate.com.au/buy
http://www.domain.com.au/Public/Choo...e=buy&state=WA
Best to rent first, to get a real picture of areas.
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Re: Schools/Carpenter in Perth
Hi guys,
Would like some advice please on suburbs of Perth that offer good primary schools and senior schools. Dont mind where we live, whether it be north or south, and apart from "decent" schools there are no other particular requirements at this stage. Or is it just easier to list areas to avoid!?
Also, my OH is a carpenter/builder, are there any areas in particular that he should focus on when looking for work, any new developments in the pipeline etc?
Hopefully the schools and work will be in reasonable distance to each other !
We have a budget of about $450-$500 for home if that helps with suburbs? At a push could possibly stretch a little
Thanks
Would like some advice please on suburbs of Perth that offer good primary schools and senior schools. Dont mind where we live, whether it be north or south, and apart from "decent" schools there are no other particular requirements at this stage. Or is it just easier to list areas to avoid!?
Also, my OH is a carpenter/builder, are there any areas in particular that he should focus on when looking for work, any new developments in the pipeline etc?
Hopefully the schools and work will be in reasonable distance to each other !
We have a budget of about $450-$500 for home if that helps with suburbs? At a push could possibly stretch a little
Thanks
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Hi Lois1, I'd go for North of the River as there seems to be more building developments going on up here. As for schools, Try ringing the head teachers in any areas that your interested in. Our son is in Duncraig which is great, Hope this helps?
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What areas would you say are worth looking at in respect to value for money, doesnt have to be right on the coast but preferably something within a 10-15 min drive away, near a good school, recreational parks and few shops etc.
Do you mind me asking how old your son is? Did he settle well at the school? My girls are currently 7 and 4.
Thanks again, most appreciated. Would be lost without the help and advice on BE!
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Thanks Paulie H, it has been a help. To be honest we have only really been looking south of Perth, no particular reason really, just started from Mandurah and worked our way up!
What areas would you say are worth looking at in respect to value for money, doesnt have to be right on the coast but preferably something within a 10-15 min drive away, near a good school, recreational parks and few shops etc.
Do you mind me asking how old your son is? Did he settle well at the school? My girls are currently 7 and 4.
Thanks again, most appreciated. Would be lost without the help and advice on BE!
What areas would you say are worth looking at in respect to value for money, doesnt have to be right on the coast but preferably something within a 10-15 min drive away, near a good school, recreational parks and few shops etc.
Do you mind me asking how old your son is? Did he settle well at the school? My girls are currently 7 and 4.
Thanks again, most appreciated. Would be lost without the help and advice on BE!
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How far from the coast would you need to be to get more for your money property wise?
What are the areas i should avoid in the north????!!
Thanks for your help
What are the areas i should avoid in the north????!!
Thanks for your help
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Hi Lois
We are south of the river in Secret Harbour and have to say we love it down here. That said, we know a few people who live NOR and they also love it there.
We spent the first couple of weeks driving around all the different areas that we thought was in our price range both NOR and SOR before making up our minds. I have to say, they appear to be very different.
I agree with what Paul says and check out commuting times. Eammon is also a carpenter and most of his work has been in the city, which is about 45 mins away from where we are, so I am not sure I would want to go any further south, but thats just my opinion. I work in East Perth and one of my colleagues travels from Mandurah each day and it doesn't worry her in the slightest, but for me it is just a bit too far.
We have two girls aged 15 and 9 and both have settled in lovely. Out little one settled right from day one both at school and with the whole WA lifestyle. Our big one took just a little longer, but wouldn't dream of going back to the UK now. She has settled in to school and made some really nice friends too.
Good luck with it all, it is all very mind blowing at times, but you will get there in the end
Denise
We are south of the river in Secret Harbour and have to say we love it down here. That said, we know a few people who live NOR and they also love it there.
We spent the first couple of weeks driving around all the different areas that we thought was in our price range both NOR and SOR before making up our minds. I have to say, they appear to be very different.
I agree with what Paul says and check out commuting times. Eammon is also a carpenter and most of his work has been in the city, which is about 45 mins away from where we are, so I am not sure I would want to go any further south, but thats just my opinion. I work in East Perth and one of my colleagues travels from Mandurah each day and it doesn't worry her in the slightest, but for me it is just a bit too far.
We have two girls aged 15 and 9 and both have settled in lovely. Out little one settled right from day one both at school and with the whole WA lifestyle. Our big one took just a little longer, but wouldn't dream of going back to the UK now. She has settled in to school and made some really nice friends too.
Good luck with it all, it is all very mind blowing at times, but you will get there in the end
Denise
Last edited by Eammon; Mar 21st 2011 at 12:35 pm.
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Thanks Denise for your input. We now have out visa (yippeeeeeeeeeeeee!) and heading our for a reccie in October! So excited!
We are staying in Port Kennedy and will have a good look around. Secret Harbour and Baldivis are on my short list! Which school does your daugther go to? Will be having a look at those too whilst there.
Hubby plans to have a drive around and check out the work situation, hopefully will make a few contacts. Plan is to then move next year, again about October all being well. Get the "summer" here in time for spring/Summer there!
Lois
We are staying in Port Kennedy and will have a good look around. Secret Harbour and Baldivis are on my short list! Which school does your daugther go to? Will be having a look at those too whilst there.
Hubby plans to have a drive around and check out the work situation, hopefully will make a few contacts. Plan is to then move next year, again about October all being well. Get the "summer" here in time for spring/Summer there!
Lois
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Hi Lois, I have just pm'd you about NOR suburbs.
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Hi Lois - Our little one goes to Comet Bay Primary and has settled in lovely. Our big one is at Kolbe Catholic College up in Rockingham. She has settled in really well too and I have to say I'm very impressed with both the schools.
Have to say Badivis is nice too, it was one of the areas we looked at, although we went for Secret Harbour because we wanted beachside.
Good luck with you reccie keep us informed on what you decide on
Denise
Have to say Badivis is nice too, it was one of the areas we looked at, although we went for Secret Harbour because we wanted beachside.
Good luck with you reccie keep us informed on what you decide on
Denise
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Hi Denise, have PM'd you
Hi Lois - Our little one goes to Comet Bay Primary and has settled in lovely. Our big one is at Kolbe Catholic College up in Rockingham. She has settled in really well too and I have to say I'm very impressed with both the schools.
Have to say Badivis is nice too, it was one of the areas we looked at, although we went for Secret Harbour because we wanted beachside.
Good luck with you reccie keep us informed on what you decide on
Denise
Have to say Badivis is nice too, it was one of the areas we looked at, although we went for Secret Harbour because we wanted beachside.
Good luck with you reccie keep us informed on what you decide on
Denise