Re: Moving to Subiaco, Perth

[lambert2010]

Hi can anybody help me, I have had a job offer in Subiaco. I'm trying to find out more regarding costs. Which area is best to rent, looking at not too expensive. What you can get for your money, is commuting easy, what's transport like?
What are the primary schools like? Cost of childminders/nurseries.
Thanks Jenny

[Mizzmp]

Hi Jenny, well done on the job offer!

Subiaco is VERY posh! Your wages should be good working there so rent shouldn't be too much of a prob. Have you looked at aussiemove.com? You can click on perth on the map then click put in Subiaco on the dropdown and get info on it plus a map of local areas. Also, realestate.com.au has all the rents available. It really depends on if its just you wanting a 1 bed flat or a family needing a bigger home.

That area is very expensive but if you try innaloo or Scarborough they are cheaper yet still very affluent. You need to decide how long you would commute for and whether you want SOR or NOR (south of river or north of river).

[AKA]

Hi Lambert.

Subiaco is expensive, in terms of rent and housing, though you 'may' be able to find some cheaper accommodation it is generally like finding Hens teeth.

Don't know what wage you are looking at, but it is one of Perth's suburbs that is very sought after.

The transport links to Subiaco are very, very good, the train station is only at the end of Rokeby Road, (main drag) and within two minutes walking distance.

I can't answer some of your queries as no experience, but if you can afford it Subiaco is a great place, with some truly outstanding 'cottagey' type houses to multi million dollar units/apartments.

Cheers Tony.