Andii12 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hi Everyone, I am in the process of applying to migrate to Australia later this year and wondered if anyone here has experience / advice of suburb in NSW?? I be grateful for any advice re areas with good schools, family friendly is a must for our children. We have been looking at areas within a 45 minute commute to Sydney for work purposes. Thank you, Andii :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingback Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Are you buying or renting? What is your budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andii12 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Initially renting then hope to buy as soon as possible. I need a minimum 4 bed home, property appears to be quite expensive so budget is still up for discussion at the moment!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 NSW covers 800,000 sq. KMs - you might want to narrow it done a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andii12 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Have been looking at various areas including Gregory Hills, Oran Park, Campbeltown, Kogarah so far........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Gregory Hills, Oran Park, Campbeltown, are alll a long way out and will take about an hour and a half in rush hour. You need to look much further in to be 45 minutes away. Kogarah would be a better bet. You need to give an idead of your budget for helpful suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andii12 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks ScottieGirl, budget for rental was around $600 a week but looks like may have to increase this going by the properties I am finding on line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Hornsby is about 45 mins by train and family friendly but you will have to up your budget. Use this site to get an idea of costs https://www.realestate.com.au/neighbourhoods/hornsby-2077-nsw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andii12 Posted February 25, 2017 Author Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thank you ScottieGril, I will have a look :-) I have recently accepted employment in Sydney and am now trying to put everything all together which is proving quite difficult from overseas. Yeah we realised the budget will need an increase after researching properties Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I have recently accepted employment in Sydney ... By "Sydney" do you mean Sydney CBD or a suburb? This could make all the difference to the logistics of commuting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 By "Sydney" do you mean Sydney CBD or a suburb? This could make all the difference to the logistics of commuting. Yep. The city is split by the harbour, if you are working in the city centre then you could look either side. If you are in a suburb you don't want to be the other side of the harbour,crossing it is a nightmare in rush hour traffic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks ScottieGirl, budget for rental was around $600 a week but looks like may have to increase this going by the properties I am finding on line I would have thought for a 4 bed, $1,000 per week minimum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 you need to be more specific where you are going to be working as travel is a nightmare at the best of times in sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 If you are going to be working on the south of the harbour you could consider Sutherland Shire. It is a lovely area within 45-60 minutes commute of the CBD by a (reliable) train service. It is seen as being less desirable than places like the Northern Beaches, so prices are a little bit lower, although they have been going up recently. It is a nice family friendly area with a full range of amenities and also some very good schools. Cronulla/Caringbah are more expensive as they are nearer to the coast, as are places like Yowie Bay and Gymea Bay, but there are lots of other really lovely suburbs which might suit. There is a train line up from Cronulla and also one up from the Illawara area, both of which pass through Sutherland, so being near-ish to the train line would be your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movingback Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I'd think impossible to get what you want for $600/week. Further out - Penrith, Richmond etc it would be possible but you'd be looking at a much longer commute (hour and a half?). Plus these areas are very hot in the summer and get down to freezing at night in the winter. I had a brief look - sutherland shire a compromise. Probably 50 mins - 1 hour on the train commute? Take a look at this house/area. http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-jannali-420482258 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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