jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 when we first started this process, i was planning to live in baldivis near our friends, as far as im aware (not done too much research on it as its still a long way off) baldivis is quite busy with lots of houses / people / schools etc, and this is where we are / were planning to live, however, now im thinking of living out in the sticks, we would love a pool rather than live near the beach. but who knows where we will end up. so my question is, where did you plan to live ? and when you arrived, did you choose something completely different ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 near us Jo, so we can keep you company while Scott is away :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 We stumbled on Leeming very much by chance, I got a job in Armadale and so we drew a circle around it for an approx. 30 min commute - I was going to be working shifts and didn't want a long drive. Found a fully furnished rental in Leeming - had never heard of it, posted on another forum "anyone know anything about Leeming" - got a reply from a lady who turned out to be my first friend here in Aus and she and her family have become firm family friends. Loved the suburb and bought a house here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 near us Jo, so we can keep you company while Scott is away :-) aww thankyou. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 We stumbled on Leeming very much by chance, I got a job in Armadale and so we drew a circle around it for an approx. 30 min commute - I was going to be working shifts and didn't want a long drive. Found a fully furnished rental in Leeming - had never heard of it, posted on another forum "anyone know anything about Leeming" - got a reply from a lady who turned out to be my first friend here in Aus and she and her family have become firm family friends. Loved the suburb and bought a house here. thats lovely :-) are the prices a lot more expensive for fully furnished compared to non furnished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 have a look on domain.com.au Jo-prices are clear on there xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 have a look on domain.com.au Jo-prices are clear on there xx thanks janine, we have always looked on real estate australia, will have a look at domain. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 thanks janine, we have always looked on real estate australia, will have a look at domain. xx I have the app-it's fatal!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druid Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 when we first started this process, i was planning to live in baldivis near our friends, as far as im aware (not done too much research on it as its still a long way off) baldivis is quite busy with lots of houses / people / schools etc, and this is where we are / were planning to live, however, now im thinking of living out in the sticks, we would love a pool rather than live near the beach. but who knows where we will end up. so my question is, where did you plan to live ? and when you arrived, did you choose something completely different ? Where you end up living depends a lot on jobs & circumstances, when we arrived my 17YO son fancied a course at Jandakot TAFE! So we though we better live within easy commuting distance of Jandakot, hence we ended up in Harrisdale, a ten minute drive down the quiet back roads, but after all that he ended up getting an Apprenticeship at Perth Airport so there went that theory, I too was working at Perth airport and my wife was working in the city, Harrisdale was fine for commuting to Perth airport, it was straight down the Tonkin highway, the commute into the city wasn't bad either, straight down South street to Murdoch station or even to Cockburn station, but it turned out to be a long way from anywhere, it was always a commute to do anything at any time, we always seemed to be half an hour away in the car, after two years we now live in Burns Beach and it's great, with the exception of the work commute, everything is 5 minutes away, what a difference it makes to your weekends, from Harrisdale going to the Carousel at weekends was frustrating stuck in traffic, no where to park millions of people, now going to Joondalup lakeside or Whitfords city is a pleasure and actually quite enjoyable, so pick your suburb wisely, remember come brushfire season living in the countryside with all the snakes & spiders can be a stressful time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 I have the app-it's fatal!!!!! i also have the app janine !! you must have told me about it before lol ! there are some lovely houses in bull creek, i have no idea where to go tho ! my friend looked up wanted down under and they are asking for people to apply, she says i should do it then i get to have a look around first. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 when we first started this process, i was planning to live in baldivis near our friends, as far as im aware (not done too much research on it as its still a long way off) baldivis is quite busy with lots of houses / people / schools etc, and this is where we are / were planning to live, however, now im thinking of living out in the sticks, we would love a pool rather than live near the beach. but who knows where we will end up. so my question is, where did you plan to live ? and when you arrived, did you choose something completely different ? Thats exactly how we feel Jo is rather have to drive to a beach so we could have more land and maybe a pool x Janine where are you thinking of heading to x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thats exactly how we feel Jo is rather have to drive to a beach so we could have more land and maybe a pool x Janine where are you thinking of heading to x yep, agree with you, we would rather have a pool so the kids can play all day in it if they like, and me ;-) i dont think im that keen on swimming in the sea, who knows what will nibble your toes :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 And with a pool you can see the bottom lol that's what I hate about the sea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou8670 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 That question creates a lot of pressure. There are some lovely areas but we've decided to base ourselves in Rockingham area as that's where we have family. There are a lot of bogans round here but there are great beaches and it's not as built up as around the city or NoR. However, who knows where we'll end up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 And with a pool you can see the bottom lol that's what I hate about the sea yes exactly whenever we have a day out to walton on naze, which has a lovely beach and the water is lovely too, my mum is the first one in the water, she takes both my girls, they all love it !! and i know i will not get away with just sitting on the beach, she always makes me get in the water !!! im sure the water is lovely in oz but im not risking it lol !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Thats exactly how we feel Jo is rather have to drive to a beach so we could have more land and maybe a pool x Janine where are you thinking of heading to x absolutely no idea!!! will all depend on where Tom gets work really, his current commute is 1 1/2 hours and we need to reduce that as much as possible. I love being by the sea- its five mins away here! but we also have a five acre field which is great for the walking the dog in! I know we won't get anything like this near the sea in aus and rather fancy the hills BUT I am a complete arachnophobe and not sure I could cope with the critters in the hills lol!! who knows where we will all end up! Probably somewhere random like Sydney haha..... where do you fancy cocolevi and when are you hoping to head off?? xx ps does anyone know how long it would take to get from Yanchep into CBD and how hard it would be whilst there's no trainline?.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB T Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 absolutely no idea!!! will all depend on where Tom gets work really, his current commute is 1 1/2 hours and we need to reduce that as much as possible. I love being by the sea- its five mins away here! but we also have a five acre field which is great for the walking the dog in! I know we won't get anything like this near the sea in aus and rather fancy the hills BUT I am a complete arachnophobe and not sure I could cope with the critters in the hills lol!! who knows where we will all end up! Probably somewhere random like Sydney haha.....where do you fancy cocolevi and when are you hoping to head off?? xx ps does anyone know how long it would take to get from Yanchep into CBD and how hard it would be whilst there's no trainline?.... Hi Bean, 20 mins approx to Clarkson train station (or a bit longer if you stop off at Dome Butler for a flat white along the way, which I insist of course. You will almost drive right past the door!!) Then it's 40 mins into Perth CBD. Or in a few months you will be able to leave your car at Butler train station instead which by the way is even closer to the cafe... Lol Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmond8 Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 That question creates a lot of pressure. There are some lovely areas but we've decided to base ourselves in Rockingham area as that's where we have family. There are a lot of bogans round here but there are great beaches and it's not as built up as around the city or NoR. However, who knows where we'll end up. Ditto Louise!... Rockingham is convinient but the snob in me wants to move somewhere else!!.... Also, Lees daily commute to the airport takes best part of an hour... Would love to halve that?!!... I would love to be near Fremantle but don't think our bank account will allow that just yet?!!! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 That question creates a lot of pressure. There are some lovely areas but we've decided to base ourselves in Rockingham area as that's where we have family. There are a lot of bogans round here but there are great beaches and it's not as built up as around the city or NoR. However, who knows where we'll end up. my friend in perth has posted videos / pics on fb of her kiddies at rockingham beach, and it looks lovely. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutnudger Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 When we arrived 18months ago, we moved in with my parents in Roleystone (in the hills). We decided that this was where we wanted to buy as the plots are bigger than the flat lands. We bought a 4 bed plus a granny flat, with a pool (which needs work) on 3/4 acre of bush for our boys to play in. They love being able to run around the backyard, climb the trees (50+ on the block) and build army bases. We are not beach people, but do take the kids and the dog for a dip down in Wanbro and visit family in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo and scott Posted May 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 When we arrived 18months ago, we moved in with my parents in Roleystone (in the hills). We decided that this was where we wanted to buy as the plots are bigger than the flat lands. We bought a 4 bed plus a granny flat, with a pool (which needs work) on 3/4 acre of bush for our boys to play in. They love being able to run around the backyard, climb the trees (50+ on the block) and build army bases. We are not beach people, but do take the kids and the dog for a dip down in Wanbro and visit family in the process. well that sounds absolutely perfect nutnudger ! i have 2 girls that love climbing trees and building dens. we have also decided that when we next have our own home we are going to get a dog :-)) ive always wanted one and the girls are always going on and on and on for one lol ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandownunder Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Hi Bean, 20 mins approx to Clarkson train station (or a bit longer if you stop off at Dome Butler for a flat white along the way, which I insist of course. You will almost drive right past the door!!) Then it's 40 mins into Perth CBD. Or in a few months you will be able to leave your car at Butler train station instead which by the way is even closer to the cafe... Lol Rob thanks for that reply Rob- it looks like it would be further out than that so that's good :-) quite like the idea of living by the lagoon! the houses all seem to be quite new looking - is that correct? i could drop oh at the station and call in for my morning decaf J x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocolevi Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 absolutely no idea!!! will all depend on where Tom gets work really, his current commute is 1 1/2 hours and we need to reduce that as much as possible. I love being by the sea- its five mins away here! but we also have a five acre field which is great for the walking the dog in! I know we won't get anything like this near the sea in aus and rather fancy the hills BUT I am a complete arachnophobe and not sure I could cope with the critters in the hills lol!! who knows where we will all end up! Probably somewhere random like Sydney haha.....where do you fancy cocolevi and when are you hoping to head off?? xx ps does anyone know how long it would take to get from Yanchep into CBD and how hard it would be whilst there's no trainline?....[/quote Its so hard there are so many lovely places some times we might think any where form Rockingham down to Mandurah then perhaps a little bit more in land Im going to have to do a lot more research hopefully about September October time next year just depends on my eldest and her exams Toni x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 We had a list of places but were very flexible and looked at places in all directions from the city and fairly central, but none of them felt right or were too expensive. We only had 2 weeks as the company had paid for 2 weeks temp accommodation. Day 13 an agent we had viewed some with called to ask if we would be interested a long way out, but semi rural and beach based. We jumped on the train and went to see and moved in the following day. Been in the same place 6 years now and love it enough we are building round the corner. Love that as I write my wife is on the beach with the dog, see Roos every day and have a pool and the beach and it's very pretty - dawesville / southport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 i was planning to live in baldivis now im thinking of living out in the sticks Erm, Baldivis is living out in the sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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