Where in Perth?
#1
Where in Perth?
We got our visa's about a month ago now and have decided to just up and go around jan 2006, Me, wife and baby girl.
We're going to head to Perth, we have never been before but everyone we asked who has said they loved it there. A bit of a gamble we know, but hey, in for a penny in for a pound.
We're after some advise of suburbs to rent a house, usual family type considerations required.
Also, what is the social scene like, we will not know a single person when we get there and are kean to get out and meet new people.
Thanks,
Terry, Nat & Amy
We're going to head to Perth, we have never been before but everyone we asked who has said they loved it there. A bit of a gamble we know, but hey, in for a penny in for a pound.
We're after some advise of suburbs to rent a house, usual family type considerations required.
Also, what is the social scene like, we will not know a single person when we get there and are kean to get out and meet new people.
Thanks,
Terry, Nat & Amy
#2
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Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by terrym
We got our visa's about a month ago now and have decided to just up and go around jan 2006, Me, wife and baby girl.
We're going to head to Perth, we have never been before but everyone we asked who has said they loved it there. A bit of a gamble we know, but hey, in for a penny in for a pound.
We're after some advise of suburbs to rent a house, usual family type considerations required.
Also, what is the social scene like, we will not know a single person when we get there and are kean to get out and meet new people.
Thanks,
Terry, Nat & Amy
We're going to head to Perth, we have never been before but everyone we asked who has said they loved it there. A bit of a gamble we know, but hey, in for a penny in for a pound.
We're after some advise of suburbs to rent a house, usual family type considerations required.
Also, what is the social scene like, we will not know a single person when we get there and are kean to get out and meet new people.
Thanks,
Terry, Nat & Amy
Heres a suburb guide http://www.aussiemove.com/city/city.asp?f=9&c=7
Jules
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Re: Where in Perth?
HI there we are also hoping to be off to Perth in 2006 and have the same questions as you re family and such like - we have a 1 year old and a 3 year old. Andy does have an uncle there but he lives down south in Mandurah. Lots of people on here seem to rave about the northern suburbs. Heres a good place to start I'm sure you'll get lots of feedback. Did you see the thread about the coffee morning for newbies to Perth.
Lindsey
Lindsey
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Re: Where in Perth?
hi Terry
I started a forum specifically for people already in or heading to WA, I've made some good new friends from it
www.expatsinwa.tk
I started a forum specifically for people already in or heading to WA, I've made some good new friends from it
www.expatsinwa.tk
#5
Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by jules
We're also off to Perth on 3rd Sept and will be staying in Greenwood. Not sure what the social scene is like, my husband is there at the moment and says everyone seems to go to bed at 9.30!!
Heres a suburb guide http://www.aussiemove.com/city/city.asp?f=9&c=7
Jules
Heres a suburb guide http://www.aussiemove.com/city/city.asp?f=9&c=7
Jules
Well the pub in Greenwood aint to bad.... Its been voted best pub in OZ just a few years back.
But to the OP.... depends, how much money you want to spend on rent, house, unit, villa etc what sort of work you maybe doing.... then can maybe point you in a direction.
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Re: Where in Perth?
HI there Bridiej, thanks for that link just found it and bookmarked it, will have a look tonight!
Lindsey
Lindsey
#7
Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by bridiej
hi Terry
I started a forum specifically for people already in or heading to WA, I've made some good new friends from it
www.expatsinwa.tk
I started a forum specifically for people already in or heading to WA, I've made some good new friends from it
www.expatsinwa.tk
I guess we've got some serious e-networking to do before we go.
I should imagine you'll be hearing a lot more from us over the next few weeks.
Terry
#8
Re: Where in Perth?
Been here 8 months and wouldn't change a thing.
Perth is lovely!!
Living in Joondalup at present and work in the city and find the journey excellent in the morning.
absolutley Love it ....
Perth is lovely!!
Living in Joondalup at present and work in the city and find the journey excellent in the morning.
absolutley Love it ....
#9
Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by Siren & Brian
Well the pub in Greenwood aint to bad.... Its been voted best pub in OZ just a few years back.
But to the OP.... depends, how much money you want to spend on rent, house, unit, villa etc what sort of work you maybe doing.... then can maybe point you in a direction.
But to the OP.... depends, how much money you want to spend on rent, house, unit, villa etc what sort of work you maybe doing.... then can maybe point you in a direction.
we're looking to rent a house.
I'm an electrician by trade, and have specialised in electronic security for the past few years, access control, CCTV, that sort of thing. I have also worked in project management for technical trades.
But I can turn my hand to pretty much anything realy, anything to pay the bills.
Terry
#10
Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by Siren & Brian
Well the pub in Greenwood aint to bad.... Its been voted best pub in OZ just a few years back.
We've got 20 tickets booked there for the AFL Grand Final day.
#11
Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by Scossie
Yup. The Greenwood is a really good pub.
We've got 20 tickets booked there for the AFL Grand Final day.
We've got 20 tickets booked there for the AFL Grand Final day.
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Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by terrym
We got our visa's about a month ago now and have decided to just up and go around jan 2006, Me, wife and baby girl.
We're going to head to Perth, we have never been before but everyone we asked who has said they loved it there. A bit of a gamble we know, but hey, in for a penny in for a pound.
We're after some advise of suburbs to rent a house, usual family type considerations required.
Also, what is the social scene like, we will not know a single person when we get there and are kean to get out and meet new people.
Thanks,
Terry, Nat & Amy
We're going to head to Perth, we have never been before but everyone we asked who has said they loved it there. A bit of a gamble we know, but hey, in for a penny in for a pound.
We're after some advise of suburbs to rent a house, usual family type considerations required.
Also, what is the social scene like, we will not know a single person when we get there and are kean to get out and meet new people.
Thanks,
Terry, Nat & Amy
Last edited by Emzee; Aug 18th 2005 at 9:10 am.
#13
Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by renth
You won't be watching the Dockers that day
I'll tell you what though! If by some miracle Freo do get to the Grand Final,
I'll not be in The Greenwood. I'll be at the MCG.....
#14
Re: Where in Perth?
we are in Butler and are more than happy with it, we have a great Community, always something going on, by this time next year we will have our own pub too, walking distance from the front door.
For details on suburbs have a look here http://movetoperth.com/info/suburbs/suburb_browser.html
Lynn
For details on suburbs have a look here http://movetoperth.com/info/suburbs/suburb_browser.html
Lynn
#15
Re: Where in Perth?
Originally Posted by Scossie
You never know....
I'll tell you what though! If by some miracle Freo do get to the Grand Final,
I'll not be in The Greenwood. I'll be at the MCG.....
I'll tell you what though! If by some miracle Freo do get to the Grand Final,
I'll not be in The Greenwood. I'll be at the MCG.....
Stranger things have happened though.