Want rural area, close to Perth/Mandurah?
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Want rural area, close to Perth/Mandurah?
I'm not completely up-to-date with visa requirements these days (we've been here 8 years) but I believe there are some sponsored visas that require you to live and work in a rural area.
I saw this article and thought it might be of interest to anyone who has to look at a rural area, but doesn't want to be TOO rural i.e. close to the nearest city http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/ou...803-11576.html
The Shire of Murray borders the city of Mandurah. It's an easy drive into Mandurah from the main town of Pinjarra (about 15-20 minutes, dual carriageway). Mandurah has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia over the last few years, and has grown (and improved) a lot since we moved here. We live within the Shire of Murray, right on the border, so consider ourselves residents of Mandurah, as it's only a 10 minute drive to the nearest facilities there. Since the freeway has opened up, and the new Mandurah Entrance Road which is due to open within a few weeks, it's been so much easier to get to places.
It's an easy run into Perth for us too (hubby commutes every day). About 40 minutes straight up the freeway (from Pinjarra a bit longer, probably 50 minutes). By train it's 15 minutes to the train station by car, then 48 minutes right into the heart of Perth, very easy trip and not too expensive (good family tickets for weekend/school holiday trips with the kids). If they build the proposed new train station at Gordon Road, we could bike there, great.
Living "rural" doesn't have to mean being out in the sticks or right in the outback. Our UK visitors are always pleasantly surprised to see that we live in a normal house, on the edge of town, and it's no big deal taking them out and about sightseeing because it's so easy to get to Mandurah or Perth from here. Further afield, it's an easy freeway drive down to Bunbury, just over an hour.
Choosing to go "rural" and looking at any towns/localities within the Shire of Murray also gives you the option of having a bit more land, if the countryside feel is important to you, or you just want space for the children to play. Look at Pinjarra, or further out North Dandalup or Dwellingup. There are also some new estates being built, complete with new schools and other facilities, if you want a brand new home - smaller blocks but enough space for a garden or swimming pool still, and communal parks and playgrounds are usually built. Look at South Yunderup or Ravenswood. If you want 5 acres, you'll probably have to settle for an established house this close to major towns/cities, but even then many houses on the market will be less than 10 years old. And with acreage there's nothing stopping you improving and adding on (as we have done) as close proximity to the neighbours isn't an issue! Look at Barragup, Furnissdale, Parklands, and Stake Hill. There was a house on 5 acres went up for sale in Stake Hill a few months back, advertised as "needing TLC" despite the property having only been built two years previously, and it was snapped up within days. There is always the possibility in future years that owners of acreage properties will be able to sub-divide. If the teenagers can't afford to move out, there is also the option of adding a granny annexe too.
Feel free to PM me or ask any questions here
I saw this article and thought it might be of interest to anyone who has to look at a rural area, but doesn't want to be TOO rural i.e. close to the nearest city http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/ou...803-11576.html
The Shire of Murray borders the city of Mandurah. It's an easy drive into Mandurah from the main town of Pinjarra (about 15-20 minutes, dual carriageway). Mandurah has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia over the last few years, and has grown (and improved) a lot since we moved here. We live within the Shire of Murray, right on the border, so consider ourselves residents of Mandurah, as it's only a 10 minute drive to the nearest facilities there. Since the freeway has opened up, and the new Mandurah Entrance Road which is due to open within a few weeks, it's been so much easier to get to places.
It's an easy run into Perth for us too (hubby commutes every day). About 40 minutes straight up the freeway (from Pinjarra a bit longer, probably 50 minutes). By train it's 15 minutes to the train station by car, then 48 minutes right into the heart of Perth, very easy trip and not too expensive (good family tickets for weekend/school holiday trips with the kids). If they build the proposed new train station at Gordon Road, we could bike there, great.
Living "rural" doesn't have to mean being out in the sticks or right in the outback. Our UK visitors are always pleasantly surprised to see that we live in a normal house, on the edge of town, and it's no big deal taking them out and about sightseeing because it's so easy to get to Mandurah or Perth from here. Further afield, it's an easy freeway drive down to Bunbury, just over an hour.
Choosing to go "rural" and looking at any towns/localities within the Shire of Murray also gives you the option of having a bit more land, if the countryside feel is important to you, or you just want space for the children to play. Look at Pinjarra, or further out North Dandalup or Dwellingup. There are also some new estates being built, complete with new schools and other facilities, if you want a brand new home - smaller blocks but enough space for a garden or swimming pool still, and communal parks and playgrounds are usually built. Look at South Yunderup or Ravenswood. If you want 5 acres, you'll probably have to settle for an established house this close to major towns/cities, but even then many houses on the market will be less than 10 years old. And with acreage there's nothing stopping you improving and adding on (as we have done) as close proximity to the neighbours isn't an issue! Look at Barragup, Furnissdale, Parklands, and Stake Hill. There was a house on 5 acres went up for sale in Stake Hill a few months back, advertised as "needing TLC" despite the property having only been built two years previously, and it was snapped up within days. There is always the possibility in future years that owners of acreage properties will be able to sub-divide. If the teenagers can't afford to move out, there is also the option of adding a granny annexe too.
Feel free to PM me or ask any questions here
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Re: Want rural area, close to Perth/Mandurah?
I'm not completely up-to-date with visa requirements these days (we've been here 8 years) but I believe there are some sponsored visas that require you to live and work in a rural area.
I saw this article and thought it might be of interest to anyone who has to look at a rural area, but doesn't want to be TOO rural i.e. close to the nearest city http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/ou...803-11576.html
The Shire of Murray borders the city of Mandurah. It's an easy drive into Mandurah from the main town of Pinjarra (about 15-20 minutes, dual carriageway). Mandurah has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia over the last few years, and has grown (and improved) a lot since we moved here. We live within the Shire of Murray, right on the border, so consider ourselves residents of Mandurah, as it's only a 10 minute drive to the nearest facilities there. Since the freeway has opened up, and the new Mandurah Entrance Road which is due to open within a few weeks, it's been so much easier to get to places.
It's an easy run into Perth for us too (hubby commutes every day). About 40 minutes straight up the freeway (from Pinjarra a bit longer, probably 50 minutes). By train it's 15 minutes to the train station by car, then 48 minutes right into the heart of Perth, very easy trip and not too expensive (good family tickets for weekend/school holiday trips with the kids). If they build the proposed new train station at Gordon Road, we could bike there, great.
Living "rural" doesn't have to mean being out in the sticks or right in the outback. Our UK visitors are always pleasantly surprised to see that we live in a normal house, on the edge of town, and it's no big deal taking them out and about sightseeing because it's so easy to get to Mandurah or Perth from here. Further afield, it's an easy freeway drive down to Bunbury, just over an hour.
Choosing to go "rural" and looking at any towns/localities within the Shire of Murray also gives you the option of having a bit more land, if the countryside feel is important to you, or you just want space for the children to play. Look at Pinjarra, or further out North Dandalup or Dwellingup. There are also some new estates being built, complete with new schools and other facilities, if you want a brand new home - smaller blocks but enough space for a garden or swimming pool still, and communal parks and playgrounds are usually built. Look at South Yunderup or Ravenswood. If you want 5 acres, you'll probably have to settle for an established house this close to major towns/cities, but even then many houses on the market will be less than 10 years old. And with acreage there's nothing stopping you improving and adding on (as we have done) as close proximity to the neighbours isn't an issue! Look at Barragup, Furnissdale, Parklands, and Stake Hill. There was a house on 5 acres went up for sale in Stake Hill a few months back, advertised as "needing TLC" despite the property having only been built two years previously, and it was snapped up within days. There is always the possibility in future years that owners of acreage properties will be able to sub-divide. If the teenagers can't afford to move out, there is also the option of adding a granny annexe too.
Feel free to PM me or ask any questions here
I saw this article and thought it might be of interest to anyone who has to look at a rural area, but doesn't want to be TOO rural i.e. close to the nearest city http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/ou...803-11576.html
The Shire of Murray borders the city of Mandurah. It's an easy drive into Mandurah from the main town of Pinjarra (about 15-20 minutes, dual carriageway). Mandurah has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia over the last few years, and has grown (and improved) a lot since we moved here. We live within the Shire of Murray, right on the border, so consider ourselves residents of Mandurah, as it's only a 10 minute drive to the nearest facilities there. Since the freeway has opened up, and the new Mandurah Entrance Road which is due to open within a few weeks, it's been so much easier to get to places.
It's an easy run into Perth for us too (hubby commutes every day). About 40 minutes straight up the freeway (from Pinjarra a bit longer, probably 50 minutes). By train it's 15 minutes to the train station by car, then 48 minutes right into the heart of Perth, very easy trip and not too expensive (good family tickets for weekend/school holiday trips with the kids). If they build the proposed new train station at Gordon Road, we could bike there, great.
Living "rural" doesn't have to mean being out in the sticks or right in the outback. Our UK visitors are always pleasantly surprised to see that we live in a normal house, on the edge of town, and it's no big deal taking them out and about sightseeing because it's so easy to get to Mandurah or Perth from here. Further afield, it's an easy freeway drive down to Bunbury, just over an hour.
Choosing to go "rural" and looking at any towns/localities within the Shire of Murray also gives you the option of having a bit more land, if the countryside feel is important to you, or you just want space for the children to play. Look at Pinjarra, or further out North Dandalup or Dwellingup. There are also some new estates being built, complete with new schools and other facilities, if you want a brand new home - smaller blocks but enough space for a garden or swimming pool still, and communal parks and playgrounds are usually built. Look at South Yunderup or Ravenswood. If you want 5 acres, you'll probably have to settle for an established house this close to major towns/cities, but even then many houses on the market will be less than 10 years old. And with acreage there's nothing stopping you improving and adding on (as we have done) as close proximity to the neighbours isn't an issue! Look at Barragup, Furnissdale, Parklands, and Stake Hill. There was a house on 5 acres went up for sale in Stake Hill a few months back, advertised as "needing TLC" despite the property having only been built two years previously, and it was snapped up within days. There is always the possibility in future years that owners of acreage properties will be able to sub-divide. If the teenagers can't afford to move out, there is also the option of adding a granny annexe too.
Feel free to PM me or ask any questions here
So, it is worth noting that the rural visa stipulates that you must WORK in a rural area, but you need not stay there!
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Re: Want rural area, close to Perth/Mandurah?
i have a relative on a year working holiiday visa.can they work in a office or shop in the rural postcode area for a 3 month period in order to extend their visa for a further year.
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Re: Want rural area, close to Perth/Mandurah?
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Re: Want rural area, close to Perth/Mandurah?
has anyone web links to job sites that cater for 3month jobs in the rural/specified area for people on a one year working holiday visa.the only jobs ive seen are on gumtree,and seem a little dodgy,eg young girl wanted to work as a cook on a 300 herd cattle ranch.no pay but board and lodgings provided.
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Re: Want rural area, close to Perth/Mandurah?
A few websites to try:
http://www.workstay.com.au/Home.htm
http://jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail/default.aspx
http://wwoof.com.au/
Also backpackwesternaustralia.com - website not working just at the moment.
http://www.workstay.com.au/Home.htm
http://jobsearch.gov.au/harvesttrail/default.aspx
http://wwoof.com.au/
Also backpackwesternaustralia.com - website not working just at the moment.