English Rose Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hi all, just wondered how you feel about Secret Harbour?? Nice area to live with two kids in toe??? How far from the city would you say thanks Jo xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Its a 45 minute drive from the CBD. Secret Harbour seems to be a bit like Marmite, those that love it, love it those that hate it seem to hate it with a passion. I lived there for 28 months on arrival and would happily have stayed there but my OH reckons its overprised Pomsville. It has a very high number of Brits, which some people like some don't. There are quite a few shops, a Doctors, Dentists old and new parts. We both love the pub and still regularly visit but some see the pub as a negative too. The Golf club is lovely for a drink and a meal too. II'd say reserve judgment until you come to see it for yourself. Surf club having a multi million dollar facelift oh and the beach is amazing proper surf . Edited August 21, 2014 by Give me a break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Rose Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks givemeabreak. Do you know if the primary school is any good?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Both primarys are OK they both offer a strict catchment policy .Comet Bay and Srcret Harbour Primary. My son did go to Comet Bay but it didn't really suit him but I've many friends who's kids still go there and are very happy with it. The High school has a mixed rep too I've friends who hate it and friends who love it. I'm sorry I'm not being much help but it really does seem to be 50/50 from what I know. I always think that despite all the negativity its still a very popular area and housing demand especially rentals outstrip availability. So they must be doing something right. There are a couple of Facebook pages that were good community pages. Also the newsletter The Secret Harbour Whisperer is a good rescourse tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Rose Posted August 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks for your help. To be honest still not a clue where to live was also looking at NOR Mindarie/tapping perhaps. We used to live in Riverton but don't fancy moving back there. thanks again. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROB T Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Secret Harbour? Elfie used to say that it's no secret and that there is no harbour there.... Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give me a break! Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Secret Harbour? Elfie used to say that it's no secret and that there is no harbour there.... Lol The name actually comes from a failed application to flood it and have a canal type suburb and Harbour. It never actually got through. Elfie hates it there like I said Marmite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Secret Harbour? Elfie used to say that it's no secret and that there is no harbour there.... Lol Yes tis true no harbour although they are re generating the foreshore - supposedly. It is presently full of dog S**T and litter but dog S**t is present a lot in Secret Harbour tis a dog loo. It is a soul less place. Over priced houses over price rent people who are either rude or dont speak at all. Reason for staying for me is I cannot be bothered to look for another rental plus if I did would have to be well planned move to coincided with hubbys work pattern of 2 weeks away 1 week off good rental agent and landlord and where I live is down right peaceful with no trouble hence I feel safe. The beach is not child friendly its a surf beach rough sea with rips. This of course is just from my perspective. A lot of people like it but not my self...................... ps Rob about sums it up again the land of net curtains no knickers eh lolol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.