blobby1000 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 We are fed up with Victoria and are heading home but the one place i thought could save our dream was Fremantle. A working class town full of hippies that I thought we may find our place in. Then I looked at house prices. The cheapest 2 bedroom house is $650,000 The cheapest rental 2 bed is $600 a week That says it all Australia is no longer a place to come for the good life. Its a place for the rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Get back to Cairns you know you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I think its certain that we are heading home MTM but dont worry, I wont leave this site! I enjoy your endless tireless positivity and our arguments too much to ever leave!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 There are some places that are more affordable and nice. I am 40 meters from a fantastic beach, a stroll from amazing scenery and pay $325 for a nice new house with a pool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Im not sure that Freo is what you described it as anymore, everyone I know still raves about it though, but its more for the restaurants and bars than anything else. I cant stand the traffic or the lack of parking personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 We are fed up with Victoria and are heading home but the one place i thought could save our dream was Fremantle. A working class town full of hippies that I thought we may find our place in. Then I looked at house prices. Yes, but it's part of a boom city at the moment. You can find working class towns full of hippies with 3 bedroom homes for under $300,000 - but you have to look in other states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Im not sure that Freo is what you described it as anymore, everyone I know still raves about it though, but its more for the restaurants and bars than anything else. I cant stand the traffic or the lack of parking personally. It's funny isn't it - I love Freo and my OH can take it or leave it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36187 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 I can say (having been there once!)..... First impressions was that I adored it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambethlad Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Get back to Cairns you know you want to. Have to agree with Cairns. Real Estate is very cheap. A new 5 bedroom 2 bathroom house for under $300,000. http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-qld-gordonvale-110755507?listingType=buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy1 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 It depends on where you choose to live. Fremantle is a huge tourist destination and very arty and vibrant...and not considered working class. Perhaps you could consider living a few miles out, then you would find cheaper property to rent or buy. There are lots of coastal towns south of Perth where property is cheaper and the lifestyle gorgeous.However, if you want city life then you have to pay for it. Australia is expensive to live in though, people just don't realise the cost of food etc before they come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest17301 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 There was a piece in the West today which quoted average weekly expenditure on groceries as $200 a week, not hugely different from a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Freo is a nice enough spot if you have the serious $$$ to live there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blobby1000 Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Yes, but it's part of a boom city at the moment. You can find working class towns full of hippies with 3 bedroom homes for under $300,000 - but you have to look in other states. Can you give any examples? Im just interested. We are going home but I do wonder if there was a place somewhere with our name on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Being in Tasmania, I immediately thought of Cygnet in the Huon Valley, south of Hobart (but within commuteable distance). I'm sure other states have their equivalents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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