Guest hoffer Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ok all as previous posts of mine show we moved from the UK to Manly in January and we have decided we do not want to stay in our current property at the end of the lease. So we are thinking of moving closer into the city. We had decided on moving to Bulimba but as its looking unlikely we will get our daughter into our prefered school (st peter and pauls) we are now having to look at other area's. Problem is i think i want list is too specific but im hoping more knowledgeable people may think of somewhere we havent. So here is our wish list in no particular order. 1- House of 3 bedrooms with 2 garage spaces minimum 2- own swimming pool 3- catchment to Good primary and secondary schools preferably catholic but state also an option. 4- cafe/restaurant culture. By this we want to be able to walk to them and not just be confided to going to a westfield or the like 5- good public transport to Brisbane CBD for my work. no more than 30 minutes commute 6- demographic of young working families between the ages of 30 and 40 (may seem a strange one to some but Manly is a little older than we are and because of that have not made many friends in area) So area's we are considering Bulimba paddington newfarm or stay in Manly What are peoples thoughts? my lease isnt up till end of january but want to make the decision soon so we can move out just after christmas Oh and the most difficult part for our ridiculous wish list is the budget of $1000 per week Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Sorry I can't advise on the Brissy area, hopefully someone can soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 A rental house with swimming pool are difficult but not impossible to find, investors/owners do not want the high maintenance costs associated with them, so any that do have pools attract a premium. I can not offer anything on schooling, sorry, but comment as follows- Bulimba is expensive, and we often go to Oxford st. Hawthorn is next door and has a ferry, but a little further from the café scene. Paddington may be a little lively especially when Suncorp is been used, but cannot any real advice on that one. Newfarm, we really like, was down there last Sunday, again it is very expensive, but good café scene, and the power house is good. and has ferry connections. Manly is fine on all fronts for me, another regular place we take walks on weekends, just a shame you can not find your age group there, they must all be hiding with their grannies! There are of course several other area's, we find some just by driving around getting sort of lost, you could try looking on google maps or similar to see what info you can see/get from there and then have a drive to it see! good luck Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleW Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Maybe Toowong could be an option, though I don't know what the schooling is like around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I cycle through New Farm on my way to and from work. I love this area. Comparing Bulimba and New Farm, New Farm is better connected transport-wise but I think Bulimba has a larger more established cafe culture. Paddington is lovely also. I love all 3 areas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I've lived in Paddington and know various people still living there. In a nutshell, its noisy and the reason I hated it. All the people I know that still live there, and they are on various parts all say the same. The bought houses there years ago when it was a very different place... Now its full of house shares - both students and young professionals, lots of apartments. If you like party houses then its the place to be... My colleague has had a nightmare with the property next door to her and the noise plus other issues. I didn't like it there at all, and wouldn't chose to bring a family up there... many do though. I moved a little further out, only 10km, to a slightly more suburban family area and have never been happier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 No idea what schools are like but Clayfield may also tick a few boxes? Plenty of restaurants/cafes anyway and it will be a good bit cheaper than the ones you mentioned. It's also on the train line so it's a short commute. Hard to look past those 3 you mentioned though, they are all lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Clayfield has a great primary school - Eagle Junction state school. Both my kids went there and it is within easy reach of great high schools later down the track. We will be moving to the UK and are tossing up whether to sell or rent. Our house fits your description exactly (oh other than we have 5 not 3 bedrooms) PM me if you want to know more Edited October 31, 2014 by mrsdawnrazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srg73 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Clayfield is nice and is possibly where we will buy if we can't get Ascot although we have no kids to consider. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Clayfield is nice and is possibly where we will buy if we can't get Ascot although we have no kids to consider. S Wanna buy my house - we could do a deal with no agents:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srg73 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Wanna buy my house - we could do a deal with no agents:-) Oh go on then, I'm sure it's within budget and is perfect to everyone of our needs. Seriously pm me just in case my humour is misplaced. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I have just moved to Sherwood and absolutely love it. Lived in a lot of places South Side and all nice, but Sherwood has so much going for it - Lovely walks - easy peasy train journey to city, great cinema at Graceville, lots of shops, restaurants, parks, - lots of mums, dads and kids enjoying the outdoors, very family oriented. Expensive - lots of houses have swimming pools and many have tennis courts - but we got a decent rental with pool for not too much ($650 for 5 bedder queenslander with lovely pool). I'd buy here if I could afford it and wasn't heading back to UK in under 2 years.... You'd need to check flood maps carefully if buying - but on the 'high side' where I rent I don't think much flooded. Your budget's heaps! This house is in a lovely road.... http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-sherwood-414326295 Edited October 31, 2014 by Chortlepuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I cycle through New Farm on my way to and from work. I love this area. Comparing Bulimba and New Farm, New Farm is better connected transport-wise but I think Bulimba has a larger more established cafe culture. Paddington is lovely also. I love all 3 areas! I think New Farm area beats Bulimba for cafe culture but both great places. Clayfield is a good option. Wooloowin (my suburb) is part of the eagle junction catchment too. Basically stay within 5 k's of the city and all good options. Forgot to mention Hendra, next to Ascot full of Queenslander houses and a great Thai restaurant and coffee shop i've been to and easy access to clayfield/ascot/hamilton Edited October 31, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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