Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Apr 5th 2007, 5:39 pm
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Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Ok I know there is a similar thread running but I know very little about Sydney
except there may be an opportunity for my husband in Sydney.
What suburbs do you recommend? bearing in mind we'd like competitive housing prices, reasonable size back garden for the kids and fairly nice or wonderful areas
Not asking too much I know and it's only a maybe at the moment.
We've been out to Melbourne and thats where we thought we might be going but we feel relationswith the company may be up in the air?
So we thought it wouldnt hurt to look at this job opportunity in Sydney.
Thanks
Jen
except there may be an opportunity for my husband in Sydney.
What suburbs do you recommend? bearing in mind we'd like competitive housing prices, reasonable size back garden for the kids and fairly nice or wonderful areas
Not asking too much I know and it's only a maybe at the moment.
We've been out to Melbourne and thats where we thought we might be going but we feel relationswith the company may be up in the air?
So we thought it wouldnt hurt to look at this job opportunity in Sydney.
Thanks
Jen
Apr 6th 2007, 7:47 am
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
I would love to recommend the Northern Beaches .Great area.
There is a term used here ,people call this area the insular peninsular, and it is very true.Wife has probably only been south of the spit bridge (a bridge sort of separating the northern beaches from the rest of Sydney) a dozen times in 18 months. It's that good.
However you pay a whole lot more money to live here than in the western suburbs. We settled here initially because of family and now wouldn't move. Dural, St Ives , Chatswood Terry Hills pretty good. But as with everywhere UK or Aus, nicer areas cost more. Very much depends on where you are working, what you want from schools ,nightlife etc. Northern beaches don't have the best links to the CBD.(however if you live in Manly you can get the ferry to the middle of the city ,which is pretty cool. Saying that Manly is Very expencive) .
If there is any other information you are after please ask.
Alex
There is a term used here ,people call this area the insular peninsular, and it is very true.Wife has probably only been south of the spit bridge (a bridge sort of separating the northern beaches from the rest of Sydney) a dozen times in 18 months. It's that good.
However you pay a whole lot more money to live here than in the western suburbs. We settled here initially because of family and now wouldn't move. Dural, St Ives , Chatswood Terry Hills pretty good. But as with everywhere UK or Aus, nicer areas cost more. Very much depends on where you are working, what you want from schools ,nightlife etc. Northern beaches don't have the best links to the CBD.(however if you live in Manly you can get the ferry to the middle of the city ,which is pretty cool. Saying that Manly is Very expencive) .
If there is any other information you are after please ask.
Alex
Apr 6th 2007, 6:17 pm
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
I would love to recommend the Northern Beaches .Great area.
There is a term used here ,people call this area the insular peninsular, and it is very true.Wife has probably only been south of the spit bridge (a bridge sort of separating the northern beaches from the rest of Sydney) a dozen times in 18 months. It's that good.
However you pay a whole lot more money to live here than in the western suburbs. We settled here initially because of family and now wouldn't move. Dural, St Ives , Chatswood Terry Hills pretty good. But as with everywhere UK or Aus, nicer areas cost more. Very much depends on where you are working, what you want from schools ,nightlife etc. Northern beaches don't have the best links to the CBD.(however if you live in Manly you can get the ferry to the middle of the city ,which is pretty cool. Saying that Manly is Very expencive) .
If there is any other information you are after please ask.
Alex
There is a term used here ,people call this area the insular peninsular, and it is very true.Wife has probably only been south of the spit bridge (a bridge sort of separating the northern beaches from the rest of Sydney) a dozen times in 18 months. It's that good.
However you pay a whole lot more money to live here than in the western suburbs. We settled here initially because of family and now wouldn't move. Dural, St Ives , Chatswood Terry Hills pretty good. But as with everywhere UK or Aus, nicer areas cost more. Very much depends on where you are working, what you want from schools ,nightlife etc. Northern beaches don't have the best links to the CBD.(however if you live in Manly you can get the ferry to the middle of the city ,which is pretty cool. Saying that Manly is Very expencive) .
If there is any other information you are after please ask.
Alex
Jen
Apr 11th 2007, 10:00 pm
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Hi Jen
It really depends on your individual family needs, place of work (I'm assuming Sydney CBD?) and your budget, either for renting or buying.
I live in the Hills District, about 30km from Sydney, but it takes 30mins to drive in now, thanks to the newly built and opened wonderful Lane Cove tunnel. Sydney is such a huge place, so give us some more information about what you want and how much you can spend, and I'll be happy to help.
It really depends on your individual family needs, place of work (I'm assuming Sydney CBD?) and your budget, either for renting or buying.
I live in the Hills District, about 30km from Sydney, but it takes 30mins to drive in now, thanks to the newly built and opened wonderful Lane Cove tunnel. Sydney is such a huge place, so give us some more information about what you want and how much you can spend, and I'll be happy to help.
Apr 12th 2007, 12:22 am
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Ok I know there is a similar thread running but I know very little about Sydney
except there may be an opportunity for my husband in Sydney.
What suburbs do you recommend? bearing in mind we'd like competitive housing prices, reasonable size back garden for the kids and fairly nice or wonderful areas
Not asking too much I know and it's only a maybe at the moment.
We've been out to Melbourne and thats where we thought we might be going but we feel relationswith the company may be up in the air?
So we thought it wouldnt hurt to look at this job opportunity in Sydney.
Thanks
Jen
except there may be an opportunity for my husband in Sydney.
What suburbs do you recommend? bearing in mind we'd like competitive housing prices, reasonable size back garden for the kids and fairly nice or wonderful areas
Not asking too much I know and it's only a maybe at the moment.
We've been out to Melbourne and thats where we thought we might be going but we feel relationswith the company may be up in the air?
So we thought it wouldnt hurt to look at this job opportunity in Sydney.
Thanks
Jen
Melbourne shits all over Sydney.
Most people I know who live in Sydney are either planning their exit strategy or are just plain miserable.
Apr 12th 2007, 10:09 am
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Jen Jen
If you read other posts by 007, you will find he has a real axe to grind with Sydney, so take his comments with a pinch of salt.
Sydney is a fab place to live. I second what others have said about the Hills district. It's cheaper than the northern beaches and is great for families.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Rudi
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If you read other posts by 007, you will find he has a real axe to grind with Sydney, so take his comments with a pinch of salt.
Sydney is a fab place to live. I second what others have said about the Hills district. It's cheaper than the northern beaches and is great for families.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Rudi
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Apr 12th 2007, 10:15 am
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Jen Jen
If you read other posts by 007, you will find he has a real axe to grind with Sydney, so take his comments with a pinch of salt.
Sydney is a fab place to live. I second what others have said about the Hills district. It's cheaper than the northern beaches and is great for families.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Rudi
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If you read other posts by 007, you will find he has a real axe to grind with Sydney, so take his comments with a pinch of salt.
Sydney is a fab place to live. I second what others have said about the Hills district. It's cheaper than the northern beaches and is great for families.
Good luck with whatever you do.
Rudi
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Time will tell.
Apr 12th 2007, 10:42 am
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Right o guys. please don'y argue over it
Apr 12th 2007, 1:28 pm
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Hi Jen
It really depends on your individual family needs, place of work (I'm assuming Sydney CBD?) and your budget, either for renting or buying.
I live in the Hills District, about 30km from Sydney, but it takes 30mins to drive in now, thanks to the newly built and opened wonderful Lane Cove tunnel. Sydney is such a huge place, so give us some more information about what you want and how much you can spend, and I'll be happy to help.
It really depends on your individual family needs, place of work (I'm assuming Sydney CBD?) and your budget, either for renting or buying.
I live in the Hills District, about 30km from Sydney, but it takes 30mins to drive in now, thanks to the newly built and opened wonderful Lane Cove tunnel. Sydney is such a huge place, so give us some more information about what you want and how much you can spend, and I'll be happy to help.
Apr 12th 2007, 10:19 pm
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Eastern suburbs are great - good schools, low crime, easy access to CBD, good public transport links, near some great beaches and parks, cafes and restaurants on your doorstep, lots of different architecture. Try doing a search on Paddington, Woolhara, Centennial Park, Vaucluse, Bondi, Bronte and see what you come up with.
Apr 12th 2007, 10:29 pm
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Eastern suburbs are great - good schools, low crime, easy access to CBD, good public transport links, near some great beaches and parks, cafes and restaurants on your doorstep, lots of different architecture. Try doing a search on Paddington, Woolhara, Centennial Park, Vaucluse, Bondi, Bronte and see what you come up with.
Apr 12th 2007, 11:01 pm
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Re: Suggestions for Sydney Suburbs?
Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Winston Hills, Kellyville (parts I don't like due to the ugly housing estates but each to their own out there!), Cherrybrook, West Pennant Hills, Glenhaven, Kenthurst, Dural (these last two are rural, however, and so may be too far from CBD for your liking), North Rocks.
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