Madily

Thanks for that, I will definitely let you know what we decide and vice versa! We thought Applecross and around there looked great but then I read a blog about it being difficult to get into the city during peak hours because of the infrastructure and that put me off a little! I have looked up North a bit because it's infrastructure is newer but then again, I would like to live somewhere that feels a little lived in rather than too sterile. Hope this makes sense!

Thank you Jildesp, Your answer is really helpful. Funnily enough, Applecross is an area we have been looking at, but equally have been considering Duncraig, Churchlands.. and numerous other areas. It is a catch 22 because we really need to go to Perth again and do a scout of the area but equally want to enrol (if going to private vs public) before we go so we are set up. I really wish you all the best in getting back there with your family. It must be an awful decision to make if your eldest isn't keen. Would you move back to Perth or Sydney?

Hi all, I am really hoping for some good advice as we are so confused!. My husband and I have two daughters ages 10 and 13. We used to live in Sydney and moved back to the UK when our eldest was 1. We are seriously considering moving back to Australia now as really feel the quality of life has more to offer the girls. We have no problems with visas etc as we all have citizenship so that isn't my concern. My main areas of concern are uprooting the girls from school. Has anybody else moved with similar aged children and can offer some advice either positive or negative please? Also, the impact on children in terms of leaving friends, their comforts etc. Secondly, whilst we have always lived in Sydney, we feel that Perth would be a fantastic option moving forwards. I have a sister in Perth so would have family there but having never lived there, I'm concerned about it's isolation a little. We have spoken about it with our girls and both are keen but the younger one less so. My eldest is also dyslexic but is doing so well in secondary school now. She is very involved with drama and it is a filed she is keen to go into later on. My youngest has a mix of interests but loves art. Any advice on schools would be appreciated to. I would love to know average class sizes in public and private as well. I hope this all makes a bit of sense.... Can anyone offer advice or views on Perth vs Sydney pleeeeaaaassse! Any help really really appreciated.