What's this area like to live in?

This was the latest news report from Lincon Park in Vic Park:

lol, cool

Vic park is pretty close to the city. Pretty sure there is still plenty of state housing (including flats) there. Use your imagination... Wear thick soled shoes.

What suburbs would be good for families around Perth(within easy drive to sail)?
got a few job opportunties over there and it's time for a move.

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choco said...

What suburbs would be good for families around Perth(within easy drive to sail)?
got a few job opportunties over there and it's time for a move.

Great news Choco. Your most welcome to join the Mandurah Mob.

Thought i better get in before mineral

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choco said...

What suburbs would be good for families around Perth(within easy drive to sail)?
got a few job opportunties over there and it's time for a move.

are you after river sailing or ocean sailing?

river

If you are working from home then the best place to live is closest to where you sail most so you can get on the water before the wind dies.

North of the river is a bit limited for access- Pelican Pt is pretty much the only place to sail there. Gets really crowded in summer and has way less options for wind directions because its in a small bay. Its great in an easterly and seabreeze. Also the property prices any where near Peli Pt are astronomical.

South of the river is great for access. There are plenty of places to access the river in all wind directions. Melville Beach Parade (with trees for shade and nice grass to rig on) for anything from southerly through west to North, Pt Walter is good for anything but S through SE. I moved to Melville 18 months ago and its great. A few minutes to the river sailing spots, maybe 12-15 minutes to the coast. No state housing here Surrounded by families with kids. Depends on your budget of course... Willagee is directly south and quite a bit cheaper, but it comes with state housing. The suburbs closer to the river get more expensive.

Bullcreek, Leeming, Willetton.
15 mins to river, good family area, excellent schools, not too pricey.

oh, and on behalf of Mineral, you'd be most welcome to join the Pinnaroos!

PEOPLE IN VIC PARK SUFFER FROM SOUTHSIDERITIS

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Windxtasy said...

Bullcreek, Leeming, Willetton.
not too pricey.

huh?
all average $500K

2x1 duplex in the older parts of bullcreek or willetton maybe, but will be pretty ordinary condition and still high $300K's

However all are very good suburbs, low crime, close to everything

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choco said...

river

Big girl, go to the beach

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choco said...

got a few job opportunties.

A job

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Windxtasy said...

oh, and on behalf of Mineral, you'd be most welcome to join the Pinnaroos!

Join FNQM and sail with Troppo

Choco it's too bloody expensive to buy a house in Perth near the water, have look at Armadale or Byford or see if you can rent Locky's shed

See you there in November then

Melville or surrounds are the go Choco - Chris is on the money.
Great family place, close to Freo and the city, great access to river and coast.
Are you going FIFO?
Cheers

I work in Vic Park. It's one of those places that is definitely going to be ritzy one of these days due to it's proximity to the city and the river, but it's still pretty gritty at the moment.

There are some really nice streets of original federation houses, but that's offset by the presence of a parole office, Centrelink, methadone clinic and more than it's fair share of brothels. For this reason the prices are reasonable compared with other inner city burbs like Leederville, North Perth, Mt Lawley etc.

Overall, if you like the inner city lifestyle as well as your windsurfing (I do!)' Vic Park offers great proximity to everything, at reasonable prices.

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25 said...

Melville or surrounds are the go Choco - Chris is on the money.
Great family place, close to Freo and the city, great access to river and coast.
Are you going FIFO?
Cheers

Thanks for the info guys, Pete work opportunity is in the city area.

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choco said...

25 said...

Melville or surrounds are the go Choco - Chris is on the money.
Great family place, close to Freo and the city, great access to river and coast.
Are you going FIFO?
Cheers

Thanks for the info guys, Pete work opportunity is in the city area.

Hey Choco, Are you being serious here? Remember you are talking about work? Why would you, one of my heroes who has brilliantly avoided work like a true master want to work? If its an excuse to wsurf more regularly then, yes its a brilliant Trojan Horse strategy, Yes you are a True Master

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hardie said...

choco said...

25 said...

Melville or surrounds are the go Choco - Chris is on the money.
Great family place, close to Freo and the city, great access to river and coast.
Are you going FIFO?
Cheers

Thanks for the info guys, Pete work opportunity is in the city area.

Hey Choco, Are you being serious here? Remember you are talking about work? Why would you, one of my heroes who has brilliantly avoided work like a true master want to work? If its an excuse to wsurf more regularly then, yes its a brilliant Trojan Horse strategy, Yes you are a True Master

I'm in the process of writing a book about it Hardie become too bored and savings are getting low,recieved my diploma a few weeks ago ,time to use it, missed out on a position down the south east(Lake George area) and been applying for jobs around the country(good windsurfing spots).
Recieved a couple of positive calls from Perth on thursday and have to fly over in the next couple of weeks to follow up,I'm scared I'll move over there quit my job and just sail

If it were me I'd live somewhere between Peli Pt and Cott. The area IS expensive but there is rentals about. It gives you access to the city, Peli Pt, Dutchies and if your toward the traino you've got super easy access to Freo and the City via the train line.

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25 said...

Melville or surrounds are the go Choco - Chris is on the money.
Great family place, close to Freo and the city, great access to river and coast.
Are you going FIFO?
Cheers

Have to agree,I grew up in Melville and is close to the river,Freo and city,although it aint cheap anymore

ROCKINGHAM As close as possible to the beach and new marina. Solid long term investment.

In an other hand Yanchep Two Rock same situation than Rockingham but quieter, affordable beach side land, no state housing good surf beach ( the Spot) close to good wind surfing spots and kids friendly lagoon type of beach. 50k from CBD but good public transport. And no industrial area close by..

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felixdcat said...

In an other hand Yanchep Two Rock same situation than Rockingham but quieter, affordable beach side land, no state housing good surf beach ( the Spot) close to good wind surfing spots and kids friendly lagoon type of beach. 50k from CBD but good public transport. And no industrial area close by..

But how long does it take to get home from the city in peak hour by car and public transport?

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R1DER said...

felixdcat said...

In an other hand Yanchep Two Rock same situation than Rockingham but quieter, affordable beach side land, no state housing good surf beach ( the Spot) close to good wind surfing spots and kids friendly lagoon type of beach. 50k from CBD but good public transport. And no industrial area close by..

But how long does it take to get home from the city in peak hour by car and public transport?

To go in no traffic will be 40 min, peak time up to 1.15 hour but it is 10 min away from train station and then it is a 30 min trip.
I know sounds crazy to be so far away but the place is so quiet and I can walk to the beach and it is still affordable you could buy a block for less than $200,000.00.
Feels a bit like a small country town.

I find Rockingham soul destroying. Awesome in Summer though. Once the wind stops blowing there is nothing to do here. I'm only here for work. Wish I could live in Freo but it's too far to drive down here everyday.

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ozpricey said...

This was the latest news report from Lincon Park in Vic Park:

CLASSIC

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choco said...

What suburbs would be good for families around Perth(within easy drive to sail)?
got a few job opportunties over there and it's time for a move.

Choco,
I thought you wanted to move to Yeppoon

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sausage said...

choco said...

What suburbs would be good for families around Perth(within easy drive to sail)?
got a few job opportunties over there and it's time for a move.

Choco,
I thought you wanted to move to Yeppoon

Is the Tribal Surf shop still open in Yeppoon

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sausage said...

choco said...

What suburbs would be good for families around Perth(within easy drive to sail)?
got a few job opportunties over there and it's time for a move.

Choco,
I thought you wanted to move to Yeppoon

Is the Tribal Surf shop still open in Yeppoon