justyh Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hello all We've been living in Perth since April 2011, but will soon be moving to Melbourne. Hubby will be working in Collingwood and we're looking for a family friendly suburb with good schools (not private - we can't afford that with 4 kids :wacko:). One of of the high schools that has caught my eye is Strathmore - does anyone have any thoughts on the school? Also, is Pascoe Vale in the catchment area and what is it like as a suburb? Otherwise, please let me have your thoughts on other suburbs/schools. Thanks in advance Justine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Strathmore has a strong reputation. People move there for the zone. You are zoned for the closest school and Pascoe vale is unlikely to have strathmore closest. There is a website called Melbourne school zones which has the maps. You simply use the filters to select primary or secondary. Strathmore would be strictly zoned. If you are looking out that way Keilor downs secondary has very good results at vce too. If he is working in Collingwood you can also explore areas on the eastern freeway corridor as it ends at Collingwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Just correcting myself - looking at the map, most of Pascoe Vale is in the school zone. Pascoe Vale South is probably nicer, but more fashionable and popular so also more expensive. When you look at the map you will see a fair chunk of Coburg too - but it can be pricey. They are all established areas - many houses in Coburg/ Pascoe Vale South are 80 plus years old. There are also plenty of knock down/ rebuilds as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justyh Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 Thanks for the reply. If anyone can give me the lowdown on any other suburbs/schools, that'd be great.:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Melbourne is over 100km wide. Perhaps you could tell people what's important to you in terms of location, what you want good access to, whether you are buying or renting and approx budget. Melbourne is bigger than greater London so you will appreciate there is a wide range of prices, house styles, access to beach, city or country feel etc. Collingwood is central so that is only a small factor. Presumably you are after a family house and access to good schools and transport but what else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justyh Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sorry, we will be renting. Would prefer to be paying under $600 per week on a house with a minimum of 4 bedrooms (2 adults, 4 kids). We definitely want access to good schools and transport - in terms of location itself, I think we're probably thinking of max 30-40 minute commute for hubby into Collingwood. Thanks :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sorry, we will be renting. Would prefer to be paying under $600 per week on a house with a minimum of 4 bedrooms (2 adults, 4 kids). We definitely want access to good schools and transport - in terms of location itself, I think we're probably thinking of max 30-40 minute commute for hubby into Collingwood. Commute how - does he need his car for work or could he take public transport? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Sorry, we will be renting. Would prefer to be paying under $600 per week on a house with a minimum of 4 bedrooms (2 adults, 4 kids). We definitely want access to good schools and transport - in terms of location itself, I think we're probably thinking of max 30-40 minute commute for hubby into Collingwood.Thanks :smile: We're in Watsonia. Approx $2kpcm for an older weatherboard 4 bed house, 2 family rooms, 3 bathrooms, large gardens, double garage and outbuildings. Hurstbridge train line; 45 mins by train to the city, about 25mins to Collingwood. All the usual local amenities nearby. Also large shopping centres aplenty within a 5 or 10 minute drive. Close to the ringroad, close to the Kinglake hills for drive out to the countryside. We love the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justyh Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 He would be commuting by motorbike. In Perth, he's currently 38km from his workplace and that takes him around 40-45 minutes on his motorbike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justyh Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 We're in Watsonia. Approx $2kpcm for an older weatherboard 4 bed house, 2 family rooms, 3 bathrooms, large gardens, double garage and outbuildings. Hurstbridge train line; 45 mins by train to the city, about 25mins to Collingwood. All the usual local amenities nearby. Also large shopping centres aplenty within a 5 or 10 minute drive. Close to the ringroad, close to the Kinglake hills for drive out to the countryside. We love the area. What are the primary and high schools in the area please? Do they have good reputations and what are the results like? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.