Emma_Par

We are moving to Perth before the year is out. I have been looking at houses on the internet, but getting lost with it all.

We want to live in a nice area, but how do you know if it is nice/good?? How do I know where the good schools are, we are looking at Catholic schools (don't know if that makes any difference!) I have 3 children one will be in secondary school while the other 2 will be in Primary and Junior. - lost with it all at the mo....

Vegemite Kids

please define what NICE means to you as 'nice' can mean different things to different people.

also what kind of budget are you looking at (either renting or buying) as that will have a big impact on what folks might recommend.

The most expensive areas (nicest???????) are Peppermint Grove and surrounds but you need at least $1.5-2 million to even consider them.

with regard to Catholic schools - have you looked at cms.ceo.wa.edu.au/home.jsp?

Emma_Par

Thanks very helpful link.
Nice, well somewhere that has low crime rate, not to built up, friendly, close to amenities.
Think my first stop will be the school website and then expand my search from there as I am guessing they all have catchment areas like here.

h2oskineil

I have friends with kids at Sacred Heart and are very happy.
Northern suburbs, Sorrento, nice area on the beach.


Sacred Heart College is a Catholic co-educational secondary College from Y ears 7 - 12 with about 1200 students. The College was established in 1967 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions but its history can be traced back to 1898 when Sacred Heart School opened in the central Perth suburb of Highgate. The college motto is "Always Striving Upwards". The curriculum is based on Christian values and offers a wide range of quality educational opportunities that foster the academic, cultural, sporting and spiritual development of students. There is a strong university focus as well as an extensive vocational education program. A Special Education Centre caters for students with special learning needs. Central to the curriculum is the philosophy of creating life-long learners who use their potential and talents in the service of others, and for the benefit of themselves. The College recognises the value of parents and supports them on their role as the prime educators of their children. A highly successful extra-curricular program is offered to students. This enhances the excellent academic, sporting, cultural and Christian service achievements of the College, making enrolment a highly sought after option for families in the community.

dave99

It all comes down to how far out from the city you want to be

If your work means you will be in the city how much of a comute do you want.

Areas like victoria park, morley, balcatta are about 15-20mins out by bus then you can go out to places like clarkson which are 45mins train or 1hr+ driving

Emma_Par

Tbh schooling for the kds will be my priority, although don't want to live in the middle of the city, good access is good enough for me. OH will be working away from home and I will look for work 6/12 Months down the line when kids are settled. at the mo I like the look of the primary and secondary schools in the north (going by schooling results too). However still looking and still open to suggestions

Thanks everyone for your input much appreciated