K8kte Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I have been living in Perth for a year with my hubby and two young children. It has been lovely and I fully understand why people can happily settle here. However the lack of evening activity and housing expansion without putting in more 'activities' is not suiting us. I worry as to how my children will grow up without entering the mining later on etc. I do not want to upset those who are happy there, it is just not for us! :-) So we are looking to go to Sydney, we havent been before so I am looking for guidance on good areas for both primary and secondary schools whilst being within commute of the city (I am a graphic designer, hubby an electrician). Can anyone give me a heads up on good areas that are lovely suburbs but within 30mins of activities? Would really appreciate any input :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well there are really hundreds of suburbs around Sydney. You need to narrow this down a bit, what kind of budget do you have for rent or buying? What do you mean 30 minutes of activities? What activities? There are surely activities everywhere though aren't there? I would not pick your area by school, but rather pick your area and then find a suitable school, because there are going to be good and less good schools everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8kte Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Well there are really hundreds of suburbs around Sydney. You need to narrow this down a bit, what kind of budget do you have for rent or buying? What do you mean 30 minutes of activities? What activities? There are surely activities everywhere though aren't there? I would not pick your area by school, but rather pick your area and then find a suitable school, because there are going to be good and less good schools everywhere. Hi Rupert, Budget for renting $700pw / $550k to buy By activities I mean parks, bars/pubs, parks, swimming. Where I am at the moment I have lovely parks and beaches yet no evening nightlife or anywhere you can go for a really nice evening stroll. Just want a gentle balance,..if it exists! Regarding schooling where I am, currently the best secondary schools are all private and not government based (government ones have a v bad rep locally). I have got used to this having to be the case so I am hoping government schools will be better over the other side? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Sydney is pretty built up and finding bars / pubs / parks etc is not going to be hard, you certainly don't need to worry about being within a 30 minutes drive! If you drove for 30 minutes you would pass through numerous suburbs that would all have these types of things. Edit: I have deleted my comments on what rental budget could stretch to as I was commenting on original $1200 per week which has been changed to $700 per week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rose Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Sorry if I'm asking a stupid question, but doesn't the OP have an obligation to stay in their sponsoring state for a certain amount of time before jumping ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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