northernbird Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Butler=little Britain... Suburbs not really mentioned....edgewater...a gem of a place and an area I would buy in...excellant connections to freeway and train station near bunnings....we live in hocking....alot of peeps I speak to haven't a foggiest where that is...Alexander heights....not really mentioned looks a nice area. I would also say Edgewater. As for Butler being little Britain, if you check the census statistics, Butler comes in at just over 23% born in England, Edgewater not far behind at 21.6% and my own suburb of Connolly a massive 27.6%. It's quite interesting as although Butler would appear to be a magnet for poms, there are in fact other suburbs that have a surprisingly high % of English. Hocking is 12% in case you were interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Bloody English everywhere....:laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I would also say Edgewater. As for Butler being little Britain, if you check the census statistics, Butler comes in at just over 23% born in England, Edgewater not far behind at 21.6% and my own suburb of Connolly a massive 27.6%. It's quite interesting as although Butler would appear to be a magnet for poms, there are in fact other suburbs that have a surprisingly high % of English. Hocking is 12% in case you were interested. Butler only 23% English ... But 80 % British . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Butler only 23% English ... But 80 % British . An extra 2.3% for the Scots (3.8 in Connolly), the Welsh don't have a listing. Still lower than people make out. Butler is no more little Britain than Connolly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 No but it makes good sensationalist generalisation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest asaandanirish Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 has anyone got opinions on wanero...i dont hear alot of good things...or bad really....where are good places in waneroo and bad places??? the rent thre is ooo much cheaper but am wondering why??? thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamic2009 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 When I look at the Perthpoms website everyone seems to be moving to Secret Harbour or Butler - it's as if they are the only suburbs people discuss or they hear about so I thought it would be good to mention some that people have never heard about. I had to visit Wattle Grove the other day -I'd never heard of it even though I've lived here for years. It's near the airport, between Tonkin and Roe highways so easy commute to places. Checked the primary school out on my school web site and it does well - good little school. Not sure where the kids go to high school mind you. Lots of new houses - couldn't find one listed for rent so may be it's a best kept secret. Any one else know of any suburbs worth a mention just to widen options? YOU can always try kalgoorlie or scarborough or geraldton or albany rockingham ...hope this helps bob :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 has anyone got opinions on wanero...i dont hear alot of good things...or bad really....where are good places in waneroo and bad places??? the rent thre is ooo much cheaper but am wondering why???thanx There is a reason why there are cheap rents, not hard to work out why. I know I live in WA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surflen22 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 There is a reason why there are cheap rents, not hard to work out why. I know I live in WA. But do you actually have anything positive to add to this thread?? Some of the nicer suburbs (pricey I know) would be Bicton, Melville, Carine and City Beach. I also love Booragoon and Joondanna - for very different reasons. There are lovely suburbs in Perth and I believe we are very lucky when it comes to amenities - pretty much everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob1 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 Jolimont/Daglish the 'poor' areas of the Western suburbs but near to the city, train line, good schools, night life of Subi (sorry, still expensive). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 But do you actually have anything positive to add to this thread?? Some of the nicer suburbs (pricey I know) would be Bicton, Melville, Carine and City Beach. I also love Booragoon and Joondanna - for very different reasons. There are lovely suburbs in Perth and I believe we are very lucky when it comes to amenities - pretty much everywhere. Firstly that was a positive thing to say, cheap rent means s##t area, easy as that. Peppermint grove and balga, say no more. And as of having good amenities any thing will be better than the Scottish highlands, I'm from SE England and I think there 2nd rate to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surflen22 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Firstly that was a positive thing to say, cheap rent means s##t area, easy as that. Peppermint grove and balga, say no more. And as of having good amenities any thing will be better than the Scottish highlands, I'm from SE England and I think there 2nd rate to say the least. I don't mean to be rude but I'd appreciate if you didn't make this personal. You know nothing of me or where I am from. And cheap rent does not always mean s**t area. You can get reasonable rents in a number of decent suburbs - Bedford, Dianella, Guildford, Morley, East Cannington, Carlisle, to name but a few. Your negative views take away from the entire focus of the thread and do not add much in the way of useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petals Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Areas do not make rents cheaper, size of property, amenities, condition. When I say condition it may not be decorated in 2012 style may be dated but does not mean its rubbish. A lot of people like to live in areas with a cross section of the community, nice and not so nice all in the eyes of the beholder. As a rule I have found that the people who appear to have less are more inclined to help in a crisis or are more friendly. People who have more are so busy counting their pile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) Wanneroo is OK. It is an older suburb, once planned for a main town but now they have Joondalup on the doorstep developments in Waneroo seem to have slowed down. If you moved there there is a massive choice of housing, from new estates to older established houses with big gardens. Probably even a few of the market gardens still going which thrived in Wanneroo at one time. There are a few pubs and we had one of the best value meals in ages at a Wanerroo pub a few weeks ago. Noticed a lot of English accents but that's not unusual or a bad thing on a night out in WA. Don't know what the big deal is about how many people of what nationality live in what suburb, Wherever you move to it's not going to be anything like the UK, new arrivals adapt and change and are different people just for being here. There are a few suburbs near the beach that are older and still a good buy I reckon. Padbury, Criagie, Beldon and Heathridge are all decent older suburbs just not the sea side of Marmion avenue. If they were on the sea side you could instantly add $50,000 to the price of a comparable house, for some reason. Edited August 30, 2012 by Paul1Perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I don't mean to be rude but I'd appreciate if you didn't make this personal. You know nothing of me or where I am from. And cheap rent does not always mean s**t area. You can get reasonable rents in a number of decent suburbs - Bedford, Dianella, Guildford, Morley, East Cannington, Carlisle, to name but a few. Your negative views take away from the entire focus of the thread and do not add much in the way of useful information. Ok go rent in balga and say I'm wrong, many old areas are not great to live in. And back to the high lands all I'm saying is amenities in the high lands proberly won't be that good. That's why Perth may seem well equipped now I'm from London and I think there second class.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surflen22 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Ok go rent in balga and say I'm wrong, many old areas are not great to live in. And back to the high lands all I'm saying is amenities in the high lands proberly won't be that good. That's why Perth may seem well equipped now I'm from London and I think there second class.. I live in Gosnells - I think I'm probably in good position to comment. And I actually looked at properties in Balga before buying in Gosnells. Like anywhere, there are good and bad parts in each. Generalising gives a very distorted view. And FYI the amenities and facilities in the Highlands are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I live in Gosnells - I think I'm probably in good position to comment. And I actually looked at properties in Balga before buying in Gosnells. Like anywhere, there are good and bad parts in each. Generalising gives a very distorted view. And FYI the amenities and facilities in the Highlands are excellent. London or the Highlands would be a long way from a decent beach and anywhere like Hillary's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surflen22 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) This was the closest beach (about 3 miles away) when I was growing up. Admittedly, most of the coastal towns aren't like Hillarys but they were still very pretty. paul1977 - I've also lived in London & Dublin and travelled extensively so my world knowledge isn't limited to the Highlands. Edited August 30, 2012 by surflen22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 (edited) London or the Highlands would be a long way from a decent beach and anywhere like Hillary's. Hilary's has a lovely beach but is lifeless like most WA beaches and WA in general. PeoPle from the east don't like WA Edited August 30, 2012 by The Pom Queen Forum Rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flag of convenience Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hilary's has a lovely beach but is lifeless like most WA beaches and WA in general. PeoPle from the east don't like WA Very much agree. I just find Hillary's artificial and not warranting much more than a once yearly visit. I do concede that if there were young children in the equation may look at it differently.... Still prefer Cott when it comes to beaches. Northern beaches appear very void to me. Folk from over East are in my experience either bowled over by the relaxness and lifestyle of the place(talking more pre boom here) or find it a boring backwater with limited offerings especially the young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hilary's has a lovely beach but is lifeless like most WA beaches and WA in general. PeoPle from the east don't like WA Really?? Our head office is in Sydney and just about everyone who visits here says they love it. I have a workmate who lives in Canberra and he and his family would move here in an instant if there was a job to come to. Most people I've met from over East who've been to WA love it and the ones that haven't been seem keen to ask questions, most say they've heard good things about it. Don't know what your definition of lifeless is but I love WA beaches where you can find your own space on a gorgeous day without fighting for a square inch to put a towel down. Hillary's would be one of the busier ones. I lived and worked in London in the late 80's for a couple of years and hated it. Too busy, dirty, expensive, people not very friendly, nightmare to drive anywhere, couldn't really find a lot to do sportswise that didn't cost the earth. Takes all kinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 My fave beach is mullaloo...that's our closest...cott beach is nice but a bit I find the water a little rough...hilarys is ok...my kids find it a little boring but is ideal for young ones.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob1 Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 So going back to the main purpose of this thread, do you know of any suburbs worth a mention that are rarely discussed on here Paul or are you just going to hijack the thread with your own negative views? By the way, I am also from the Scottish Highlands and the beaches are fabulous - when you have a day without rain or midgies. And 'amenities' changes depending what age you are - so far I found them great for all ages. What 'amenities' do you actually find lacking and may be we can suggest a suburb for you to move to that have them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongrel Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 We live oop north quinns nearest manned beach by slv , Jindalee nearest very nice new , there's beaches all up the coast , go there but if they are not manned by surfies can be in predictable. As for burbs it's like food , one mans meat is another mans poison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul1977 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) So going back to the main purpose of this thread, do you know of any suburbs worth a mention that are rarely discussed on here Paul or are you just going to hijack the thread with your own negative views? By the way, I am also from the Scottish Highlands and the beaches are fabulous - when you have a day without rain or midgies. And 'amenities' changes depending what age you are - so far I found them great for all ages. What 'amenities' do you actually find lacking and may be we can suggest a suburb for you to move to that have them! Can't be that good mate as moved to Australia Edited September 8, 2012 by paul1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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