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4 hours ago, Marisawright said:

I'm curious where you're seeing great housing in the Parramatta area.  

A large part of Sydney's population live around Parramatta, but it's because it's all they can afford, not because it's a nice place to live.    It's very built-up (not much green space), and it's on the plain so it gets stinking hot in summer (up to 5 degrees hotter than the coast) and it's not as if you can get to the beach easily to cool off.  Parts of Parramatta are nice but there are some pretty rough areas too.  

If your husband can tolerate an hour's commute then you'd be much more sensible to go south.  You could look at Peakhurst, parts of Riverwood (some bits are dodgy).  Oatley, Penshurst, Mortdale are all nice but may be too pricey. 

I checked on domain there are many new houses with a backyard. That's why I thought is a great suburb. Also the rent there is about $800 a week. 

I will definitely check the areas you mentioned. 

Thanks for your support.

7 hours ago, rammygirl said:

There is usually a reason why you get more for your money .....

sorry what do you mean

Thanks for the tips. 

I like Parramatta suburb it has great housing but after checking traffic on google map, it takes about 1 hour in the morning.

Most of my husband classes in the evening though.

the idea of a terrace house does not suit us at all, especially if you have kids.

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Marisawright said:

Which campus will he be working at?  The main campus is in the inner city but some departments are in other parts of Sydney some distance away, so it's worth checking - fingers crossed he'll be based somewhere else!

In general, the further South or West you go, the cheaper housing gets, so those are the directions to look at.   Homely.com.au is a good resource for reviews of suburbs. 

 

Hi

It's on Darlington to be exact.

Thank you

4 hours ago, rammygirl said:

Is the scholarship subject to tax? This will make a real difference.

Hi

No, we don't have to pay any tax as many of my husbands' colleagues in AUS and they don't.

Thank you

Hi

We are a family of 5. 6y,4y, and 2 years old. my husband got a scholarship to study at the University of Sydney, and we will get $8000 AUS per month + schooling fee for him and the kids  + family insurance covered by the sponsor.

1- I am concerned about the cost of living, Will 8000 be ok to live in Sydney? 

 2- I’d also like ideas on good areas to live that would be within a 30/40 minute commute of the Uni where there would be schools along with good family housing.

I have been searching for houses that close to uni but these houses are not suitable for us at all. We prefer a nature quieter area with good houses with a garden/ backyard. we used to live in Auckland,NZ and love it there, I could not find a suburb that is the same in Sydney.

I think $900 per week for rent is a max.

Appreciate any thoughts

Thanks