mickpower75

How long does it take to get from Tapping to KEMH leaving tapping at 7am and returning at 5pm

thanks

Mick

Dorothy

Are you driving? Taking the train?

Driving will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic. Right now and for the next 5 months the freeway is havoc due to rail barrier work. Wanneroo Rd and Marmion Ave are both taking a lot of the overflow so they're slower than usual too. Don't forget that if you drive to KEMH you will 1) have to try to find somewhere to park and 2) pay through the nose to park there.

The train takes about an hour. You will get on in Joondalup and off in Perth then change trains to the Fremantle line. It's about a 5 minute walk from the train to the hospital. Probably cheaper overall to take the train in - it's what I did when I worked there.

ozhappy981

I know you've been posting for months about moving to Tapping. You've clearly set your heart on this suburb. And don't get me wrong - it's nice. But there are loads, and I mean LOADS of equally nice suburbs in Perth.

Why don't you pick one nearer to your wife's job??? Spending two hours on the train each day plus the time to get to/from the station plus the time to change trains - it's not the smartest move.

mickpower75

We were trying other suburbs to take the travel out of it but trying to get my youngest into a catholic school is a nightmare.

cheers

breezeboylan

But there's no Catholic school in Tapping.
Tracie

mickpower75

Hi Tracie
yes you have St Stephens and jsut out side Tapping you have Banksia Grove RC and then you also have St Antonys as well not to far away in Wanaroo.

Mick

northernbird

St Stephens isn't catholic. Nearest catholic high school is Mater Dei in Edgewater.

teza

Banksia Grove would be closer I think...Just off the Mistletoe..

northernbird

It isn't a high school. Mater Dei is the nearest high school.

hoofie2002

The waiting list for St Stephens opens and closes all the time. If it's open the waiting time can be measured in 5 years +.

And, as someone else said, it's not a catholic school.

sme

My friend goes down the Wannero Rd from Tapping and it takes 45 mins (has been done in 25 though!).

breezeboylan

St Stephens is not a Catholic school.
Banksia and Wanaroo due have Catholic schools true but there are lots of other nice suburbs with Catholic schools as well, it might be worth looking around.
We live in Tapping and my daughter is in Catholic school in Ocean Reef. She's in highschool but the primary is facing it.
Tracie

mickpower75

Would you suggest another area as my wife doesnt mind traveling
But if you can suggest another area great.
We also know people in Tapping as well thats one of the resons we are going there.

Mick

breezeboylan

Personally I really like Tapping and if you have friends here then it's as good a reason as any to buy here. But as someone else said just be aware that there's a lot of really nice suburbs so you don't have to feel confined to Tapping. Take your time and have a look around. Good luck with wherever you pick.
Tracie