Suburbs

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Where is the best/safest place to live/rent in Queensland for a family of school-age children?

Posted by mum-of-four. 1 reply. Latest activity on 11 October 2008.

Which Melbourne suburbs are close to St Kilda Road?

We are moving to Australia at the end of September. My work place is in St Kilda Road. Which are the suburbs that have a direct and reliable public transport link to St Kilda Road? How long will it…

Posted by agila. 2 replies. Latest activity on 26 August 2008.

Can anyone recommend some nice suburbs on the Gold Coast for families?

Hi, My eldest son and I are moving to the Gold Coast in October to look for work. I'd like to know what some nice areas are so that we can get set up in the right place before the rest of the family…

Posted by fm-the-bop. 7 replies. Latest activity on 04 November 2012.

What is a good area to live in Perth? Need a cheap place to buy food, clothing, etc to get started.

Posted by khans-mum. 2 replies. Latest activity on 18 April 2011.

Where is the best place to live in Brisbane?

Posted by tazman. 3 replies. Latest activity on 09 February 2011.

What are the better areas to live in Melbourne?

Every city has its good and bad areas. We will be renting in Melbourne. What are the good areas in the city to live and what areas should we avoid - or at least be wary of?

Posted by komata. 4 replies. Latest activity on 17 April 2010.

Where is a good place to live in Perth?

Hi

We're moving to Perth in February 09. We are 2 adults in our early 40's and are looking for somewhere quiet by the sea but accessible to the city for work. Can anyone recommend an area/s for us…

Posted by tinggg. 5 replies. Latest activity on 02 March 2009.

Can anyone suggest some nice, reasonably-priced suburbs in Melbourne to buy a house in for around $380K - $420K?

We have been looking on realestate.com.au and really like the look of Kingsville, Footscray, Seddon and Newport - although I have heard that those areas are rough?? The houses are lovely Victorian…

Posted by kirshoop. 3 replies. Latest activity on 28 December 2010.

What are some good universities in or around the Gold Coast?

I am loooking to move into study next year and am wondering what some good universities are on the Gold Coast (if any)? I'm wanting to study business and or fashion design. Also, my partner and I are…

Posted by tracy. 1 reply. Latest activity on 13 March 2010.

Emerald or Rockhampton - Are they good or bad suburbs?

We are moving in 4 months and have a choice between Emerald or Rockhampton. We have 2 kids and I am wondering if one better than the other and are the schools okay? Any info would be helpful

Posted by anonymous. 2 replies. Latest activity on 16 May 2011.

Does anyone know any good schools on the Gold Coast?

Just moved here and at the moment we live in a motel as we don't know where to live or send the kids to school. We are looking for a smaller school..would be great if some other Kiwi kids were there…

Posted by mindy. 1 reply. Latest activity on 14 April 2012.

Can someone please suggest some good suburbs in Sydney for a family, preferably near Paramatta

Moving to Sydney soon.

Posted by raj. 1 reply. Latest activity on 10 March 2011.

Need suggestions about moving to/living in Adelaide

Hi, I am seriously considering the move to Australia and feel that Adelaide would be a good place to start for my wife and two kids (5 & 2). We are currently living in rural south island and think…

Posted by ashleigh. 2 replies. Latest activity on 26 December 2010.

What is a good suburb to raise a large family in Perth?

Posted by trerus. 1 reply. Latest activity on 06 December 2010.

Moving to Melbourne in March 2011 and need help.

My family and I (2 adults & 2 kids, 9yr, 8 months) are moving to Melbournen from NZ and I was wondering if anyone knew a good area to live in for schooling, childcare, transport to city, safe, rent…

Posted by jay-jay. 3 replies. Latest activity on 13 January 2011.

Need advice on moving to Australia. Do my children get any benefits seeing their father is Australian? I'm a Kiwi.

Hi there,

My partner of 9 yrs was born in Australia but is a NZ permanent resident. He now wants to go back after 23 years and we want to follow on after he has sorted out work and a place to stay.…

Posted by katrina. 1 reply. Latest activity on 12 August 2011.

Opinions please: New South Wales vs Queensland??

We are a Kiwi family relocating to Australia next year (2012). I am pretty much guaranteed a job regardless of which state we decide on...but would like to hear your opinions on whether to head for…

Posted by mandyw. 2 replies. Latest activity on 30 December 2011.

What are some decent suburbs to live in in Melbourne, outside of the CBD?

I'm a storeman, my wife is a nurse. Wife happy to take public transport to work. Where are some decent suburbs out of the CBD to work? Where are the big industrial estates found in Melbourne? Could…

Posted by help-me-please. 2 replies. Latest activity on 27 December 2011.