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On 16/01/2020 at 02:37, Cammy2310 said:

I have recently moved to Adelaide. The area i'm staying in is nice, close to the beach and schools etc. We have friends who live in Hallett Cove, that seems to be popular with expats with children. Have you looked at any areas?

Hi cammy, 

Late reply as we’ve had so much going on!

we are looking to be in Australia by mid June and I’ve looked at an area around Kensington? 
the schools look good and very close to shops etc, the only downfall is I’m not seeing many good schools close to the beach areas. I have only utilised a school graded map but have you any feedback or suggestions to this area or any other areas? 

Thanks Jessica 

How did you find the house search? I’ve heard it can be quite a daunting task as it’s all about auctions is that right? 

On 02/02/2020 at 21:49, North to South said:

Hi, 

I've been to Adelaide a couple of times and we're looking at the Eastern Suburbs (Around Burnside) or into the Hills (Stirling/Aldgate).  We've picked the East as there are some good schools for our daughter which has been the main driving force on the areas to live.  We stayed recently in Henley Beach and that was lovely, also previously I've stayed in Sheidow Park near Hallet Cove, but even though Hallett Cove is nice, it did seem a trek into Adelaide CBD.

Other areas that I like are Belair as it's very scenic and has a few shops, Blackwood is also good as there's a nice selection of houses with good shops and also a train link into Adelaide.  Craigburn Farm is a new development with lovely houses and an open feel to it with nice parks for children.  Whilst it's further out it has a lovely feel to it.

We've put schools as our main priority and then looked for areas around those.  I wasn't too fussed about not being by the beach as most of the time you can drive to them in 20/25 mins if you want to go and being nearer the hills and open space had slightly more appeal.  I think if I had to choose a beach location it would be West Beach/Henley Beach as they are a bit quieter than Glenelg.  

Also, have a look at places like Golden Grove which is North and although it's further out does have some good facilities.   Mount Barker also is further out in the hills, but has some good houses and schools - It's about 30/40 mins into Adelaide CBD.

Hope some of this helps.  There were few areas that I haven't liked there, but I know the difficulty you face in choosing from afar

 

Thank you so much for the detailed reply here it’s very helpful!

looking at schools has also been daunting with private/non-private/government led etc and the variation of costs. It seems everything is not as simple as I first thought!

But I won’t be defeated! 
 

If you dont mind me asking How did you first move? Did you rent or Air-BnB etc? 

Many thanks for your reply,

I am currently looking at Semaphore? It looks cheaper than some of the south side and more quieter than in the city side.

Im struggling mainly with trying to understand the school system, costs and wrap-around childcare. 
 

Trying to look at the unknown and getting so many views is very daunting.

So many options and it’s a needle in the haystack?

How did you decide? Did you do a recy first or research before you went?

thanks 

Hi 

I’m new to forums and I don’t have social media! 
my family and I have revived our state sponsorship and are in the process of selling our house.

what advice does anyone have on areas to live in Adelaide?

i have a 8 year old and 4 year old children.

also any help on staying positive and keeping my inpatient devil at bay would also be greatly appreciated