I wasn't going to post because Diane had mentioned quite a bit but been there before has annoyed me. That is a perfect example of an area based on personal opinion. As with all suburbs there are good and bad bits, that doesn't just mean Salisbury Heights, I'm sure there a parts of the wonderous Adelaide Hills that been there before would give a miss. The important thing to remember is what will suit you, work wise this area would be good for you and the majority of the schools are good and you have a great choice. Incidently we left Modbury to come to Salisbury Heights.
I live in Salisbury Heights, I love it, so peaceful and quiet, it feels like the country but you are actually only minutes from suburbia. you also get more for your money here as well. The view from my driveway is magnificent as I am on the very top part of salisbury Heights. Greenwith, the suburb next to us is much more expensive. Bigger houses on bigger lots here, Greenwith is much newer whereas SH is more established. There are plenty of shopping centres, Parabanks in Salisbury, The Village at Golden Grove, Tea Tree plaza at Modbury. Waterworld is only 10 minutes drive away, 3 pools and a waterslide. Only 30 minutes of so and you are in the Adelaide Hills, though if you want beaches, our nearest beach Semaphore is probably 30 minutes drive and Glenelg 45 minutes drive. to get good surf you are looking at Port Norlunga and down south, good hour in the car.
Schools, , Most primary schools here go from Reception to year 7.
Salisbury Heights Primary
http://www.shsr7.sa.edu.au/
friends of ours kids when through there and they were very happy.
The catchment high school is probably Salisbury East
http://www.salseast.org/
I don't know too much about it but again our friends kids when through there and they were very pleased. Her eldest girl came away this year with excellent results.
Gulfview Heights is another nice suburb, though if you are buying in the new bit check the drainage, its very hilly and when we do get rain it can be a problem. gulfview Heights primary is very small so good teacher to child ratio.
http://www.ghps.sa.edu.au/ My friend just moved her daughter there and likes it.
I'm guessing that the High School would be depending on which part you buy in either Salisbury High School (different to East)
http://www.salisburyhigh.sa.edu.au/ or Para Hills
http://www.phhs.sa.edu.au/
I hear Salisbury High is excellent, they have a waiting list for out of catchment. i couldn't comment on Para hills though have friends who went there as kids.
Golden Grove is a lovely suburb, there is a wide range of houses from the affordable to the million dollar range. Its getting very popular with the brits, the primary school is very good and there are plenty of english kids there
http://www.goldengps.sa.edu.au/plain/index1.htm living in Golden Grove will give you automatic entry to Golden Grove high School
http://www.goldengrovehs.sa.edu.au/
this High School is surrounded by 2 private schools and shares facilities that the private schools funded. There is a state of the art Drama studio, home economics, woodworking and metal working departments. The school is just across the road from the Village Shopping centre and bus routes so easy to get home. The village also has a bowling alley, swimming lesson centre, arts & recreation centre for basketball, netball etc. Banks, fast food, restaurants and every other shop for you every need. There is also a skate/BMX park in Golden Grove, conveniently situated next to the Police Station. You can also get a bus straight into the city from Golden Grove on the park and Ride auto bann. The buses run on tracks for part ofthe journey, usually takes about 25 minutes to get to the city. Golden Grove is leafy and spread out, i really like it.
My eldest daughter goes to a private school at Wynn Vale, in between Golden Grove and Gulfview heights. Its called Kings Baptist Grammar School
http://www.kingsbaptist.sa.edu.au/ It cost roughly $1100 a term, books are about $300 forthe year and uniform on top. There are 3 other private schools the two surrounding Golden Grove High, Pedare Christian College
http://www.pedarecc.sa.edu.au/ and Gleeson Catholic College
http://www.gleeson.sa.edu.au/ Gleeson starts from year 8. The rest from Reception. there is also a private shool in Salisbury Tyndale Christian College
http://www.tyndale.sa.edu.au/default.php also from Reception.
It is a good side of Adelaide, if houses in my road are selling for $500 - 650,000 each, it must be really rough !!!!!!!!!!
I'd like to know where the large council estates are near my part of Salisbury Heights. Parts of Salisbury are not as nice as others for instance I wouldn't live in Salisbury Plain, Park, Downs or North, however Salisbury East is perfectly livable. Yes its true Elizabeth and Daveren Park are about 15 minutes up Main North Road from here and parts are rough but Andrews Farm and Burton are a damm sight closer to those estates and are being touted as the dream estates of the North East. If you want something with a little history I'd have a look at Gawler, just 20 minutes drive further north than the dreaded Elizabeth. There are some beautiful properties up there on big lots with loads of land.
if you want anymore info, please feel free to ask.
Jo
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