Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
Aug 13th 2011, 8:25 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
Well you're not pulling a horse trailer with your saab though like all those prado's in the first shot are you 
Surrounding countryside looks lovely. I bet Vic has some great little towns, would like to travel around some one day. I have seen some photos of the grand old architecture in country victoria and it is fantastic.
I can picture you sitting around a fireplace like that one discussing the ways of the world
Here is a house in my road, on a sunny day. The view is better from my wife's friend's house 2 doors down.
We live on the opposite of the road - and don't get that view. Make NO mistake - our house is not 1/100th of this house. Anyone who knows me knows that we have a remarkably modest home even by UK standards. It makes me giggle.
And anyone who knows me knows that I am quite happy with that.
We live on the opposite of the road - and don't get that view. Make NO mistake - our house is not 1/100th of this house. Anyone who knows me knows that we have a remarkably modest home even by UK standards. It makes me giggle.
And anyone who knows me knows that I am quite happy with that.
I can picture you sitting around a fireplace like that one discussing the ways of the world
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Aug 13th 2011, 8:30 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
Aug 13th 2011, 8:31 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
Aug 13th 2011, 9:30 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
There are so many factors to consider: atmosphere, buildings, pubs/cafes/restaurants, scenery, public transport and roads, employment opportunities, affordability, lifestyle preferences and hobbies, etc. It's more challenging to get the lifestyle balance right if you decide to live in a village-type place that's inland if your preferred exercise is a walk along the coast each morning and you work in the CBD. If the main hobby in your chosen community is needlework and you're into trail bikes, it's going to be harder to fit in - not impossible, but perhaps less likely.
Aug 13th 2011, 10:09 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
There are so many factors to consider: atmosphere, buildings, pubs/cafes/restaurants, scenery, public transport and roads, employment opportunities, affordability, lifestyle preferences and hobbies, etc. It's more challenging to get the lifestyle balance right if you decide to live in a village-type place that's inland if your preferred exercise is a walk along the coast each morning and you work in the CBD. If the main hobby in your chosen community is needlework and you're into trail bikes, it's going to be harder to fit in - not impossible, but perhaps less likely.
If the village is commutable to the city it will show in the house prices.
It is quite common to recognise locals by muddy boots on the train and from tatty utes.
Aug 13th 2011, 10:17 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
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Aug 13th 2011, 10:26 am
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Aug 13th 2011, 10:27 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
My wife and I are seriously considering moving to Australia. We have always been drawn to villages in the UK to get away from the highly built up areas around the major towns and cities. Where could we find something similar in Australia? It would also be a bonus if these areas weren't far away from town/cities where engineering and nursing jobs are available. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
Please define what "village" means to you.
As you can see for the 5 pages of opinions on your thread, it means different things to different people, all of which counts for diddly-squat because you are the one that will have to live there.
Does village mean small (define small - 100 people or 1000 people)? old (define old - because in OZ old means 80+ years)? community (what aspects of community)? Or is it just a nebulous feeling?
Also what other aspects of life in OZ do you want? Sunshine and beaches all year round? 4 distinct seasons? other?
When you say "not far away", how far is too far?
Your question is too open ended to answer easily.
Aug 13th 2011, 10:37 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
We were towing a camper trailer, one couple are campers and the other couple hired a hard top camper trailer. It was like Convoy! A champagne one clearly would not have cut it!
Aug 13th 2011, 10:38 am
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Re: Somewhere with a village-like 'feel' in Australia?
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