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HLC · 16-06-2010, 12:11 AM

Looks like I'm coming over! I'm excited and scared all at the same time! Anyone transported a car over from tHe eastern coast???

Poidevin · 16-06-2010, 12:15 AM

Woot! Looks like Perth will be getting another awesome AU. Do you know if you'll be NOR or SOR?

HLC · 16-06-2010, 01:15 AM

Nah no idea at the moment. I'll be doing a months training between Sydney and Adelaide before making the final move anyway. I will be getting a company car but I just need to work out what to do with the AU. It's worth nothing to sell, it needs some attention but I don't wanna drive it over. I would need it trucked over except I'm sure that will cost a fortune :(

seduced_xr · 16-06-2010, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HLC

Looks like I'm coming over! I'm excited and scared all at the same time! Anyone transported a car over from tHe eastern coast???

awesome mate, chuck us a PM when you get over here. will have to go for a cruise or something

Biggav · 16-06-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by seduced_xr

awesome mate, chuck us a PM when you get over here. will have to go for a cruise or something

what he said ^^^^

as to car carriers im sure adelaide car express come here to WA and do other states could hit them up with a price or Moving cars.com or move my car car carry (like iSELECT by looks of it)

should give you bit of a heads up on cost.

HLC · 18-06-2010, 05:41 PM

more questions guys,

it looks like ill be working in the suburb of canning vale.

google maps shows this being on the south side of the river.

So what are some good suburbs around that area? I also want to be somewhere where i can ride my pushy around. its a fixie so id rather a flatter area. whats the CBD like for bike riders?

Gaz · 18-06-2010, 07:47 PM

CBD is good for bikes (unfortunately for some of us that they like to annoy ;))

Most like to do a circuit around the river for a ride, along the north and south banks of the river and over the bridges at either end.

In that area I'd probably look for anything north and west of there, i'd avoid east - it's not that bad, just preference :P

ELGT4me · 18-06-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

more questions guys,

it looks like ill be working in the suburb of canning vale.

google maps shows this being on the south side of the river.

So what are some good suburbs around that area? I also want to be somewhere where i can ride my pushy around. its a fixie so id rather a flatter area. whats the CBD like for bike riders?

Canning Vale is my home town/village. Rent is a little dear

(standard for Perth) but there some nice housing estates here. Besides when I'm a little tipsy

you could pilot the EL GT around

Bucknaked · 18-06-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

I just need to work out what to do with the AU. It's worth nothing to sell

I'll give twice that if you like.

Poidevin · 18-06-2010, 09:45 PM

I went house hunting last year as I wanted to move out of campus living, the best suburbs I found (budget wise and good reputation) were Murdoch, Kardinya, Bibra Lake and Leeming.

I eventually moved into Bibra Lake great laid back suburb it's basically all just young families and old retirees. Massive bike trail around the lake itself and you can ride to shops no problems . Also about a minute down the road from my place is adventure world and paintball

, definite win in my book.

CRAIGAU3220 · 18-06-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

more questions guys,

it looks like ill be working in the suburb of canning vale.

google maps shows this being on the south side of the river.

So what are some good suburbs around that area? I also want to be somewhere where i can ride my pushy around. its a fixie so id rather a flatter area. whats the CBD like for bike riders?

Canningvale is a good area, House age would be between 0 to 20yrs. has a major shopping centre smack in the middle, very close to the freeway and most importantly the Motorplex would be 20min away tops, so if your in to off street drags they run every Wednesday from first wed in September through too last Wednesday in May, cost $45 to race and you almost always get at least six runs. (great value)

See ya there maybe? Cheers, Craig.

DJL351 · 18-06-2010, 11:31 PM

Yeah as Poidevin has mentioned, they are all good suburbs.
Not sure what Gaz is trying to hint, as there are options east too.
Thronlie, Southern River, Harisdale (sp?) all good, with lots of new housing in there. - I'm in the new(er) section of Gosnells, we try and call ourselves Southern River, due to an old, long standing but outdated stigma to the suburb name 'Gosnells'.

One thing about that area as a whole is the airport. Low flying Cessnas go from dusk until late. If you have ANY issues with small aircraft noise, be careful at what you look at.
(I'm sure we locals can scope out any housing if you need a hand)

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HLC · 20-06-2010, 06:48 PM

thanks guys, i will be looking for a unit, preferably away from housing commision areas too... i live close enough to that sort of stuff in sydney and would prefer to avoid it! my bike is obviously for the blacktop so around the river sounds good. more research to be done!!

Thanks for all your help so far! Am heading over for an overnight trip on Thursday but won't really have time to do anything. I'm staying at a hotel in burswood. I'm guessing that's the cbd??

Very funny bucky too lol.

russxr67 · 20-06-2010, 07:17 PM

Burswood is around 5-10mins from the CBD. It's where the Casino is . Would make good base because it is fairly central.

DJL351 · 21-06-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by HLC

thanks guys, i will be looking for a unit, preferably away from housing commision areas too... i live close enough to that sort of stuff in sydney

Over here it's called Homes West housing.
As the news tells us every other night, there is a large shortage due to a lot of them being sold off as the boom hit here 5 or so years back.
In most suburbs (that I know of) you'd be lucky to spot 2 in the same street. And with there being such a overload of need, a lot of the houses are really well looked after.

HLC · 21-06-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

Over here it's called Homes West housing.
As the news tells us every other night, there is a large shortage due to a lot of them being sold off as the boom hit here 5 or so years back.
In most suburbs (that I know of) you'd be lucky to spot 2 in the same street. And with there being such a overload of need, a lot of the houses are really well looked after.

thanks for the info!

i dont want to seem rude or anything about it. but i would just prefer to avoid it as it can be trouble here, and the last thing id want is my car roof being jumped on again... this time on the other side of the country

FPV8U · 21-06-2010, 01:24 PM

If it's a job your interisted in, don't let the move stop you as perth in my experience is probably the nicest city i have stayed in, wish while i was in WA i was in a position to live there.

DJL351 · 21-06-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

thanks for the info!

i dont want to seem rude or anything about it. but i would just prefer to avoid it as it can be trouble here, and the last thing id want is my car roof being jumped on again... this time on the other side of the country

Completely understand. - Nothing rude about it.

I've been in Gosnells for 5 years, it had one of 'those' reps for a very long time. The in-laws have lived (just streets away) for 10+ years, the sister-in-law too.
They've had one break in between them in that time, I had the GT busted in it once over 3 years ago. (my fault - the EB central locking died so I had to park that in the shed)

Canningvale has had a bit of trouble for a while. It was a new area 10 years ago, with cheap land. A lot of young families moved in and as the kids got older, they started causing 'issues'. Now, with the prices out there being as high as they are, it has seen some of those 'types' move on.

StAndArdAU · 22-06-2010, 04:49 PM

...and hey if you do make it over you could always end up getting a FIFO job into my beautiful home town of Karratha, where the average rent is $1300p/w, the women are beautiful

and all you wanna/can do after each and everyday at work is get wasted to erase the day

sigh, 24 yrs... ill get out of here eventually...

DBourne · 23-06-2010, 05:33 PM

wow, so you are going ay? That sucks dude :(

seduced_xr · 24-06-2010, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HLC

more questions guys,

it looks like ill be working in the suburb of canning vale.

google maps shows this being on the south side of the river.

So what are some good suburbs around that area? I also want to be somewhere where i can ride my pushy around. its a fixie so id rather a flatter area. whats the CBD like for bike riders?

south of the river, you will be working about 1km away from my house

will have to catch up mate, its a very nice suburb. we leave mag wheels on our lawn for a week untouched to give you an idea, i havent locked my car in the driveway in atleast 2 months.

seduced_xr · 24-06-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DJL351

Canningvale has had a bit of trouble for a while. It was a new area 10 years ago, with cheap land. A lot of young families moved in and as the kids got older, they started causing 'issues'. Now, with the prices out there being as high as they are, it has seen some of those 'types' move on.

dont know where you get the TROUBLE idea from, ive lived in canning vale for 18 years, absolutely love it, wouldnt live anywhere else.

gosnells is a much lower class/ older area.. my mate lives there and im down there 4 or 5 times a week and havent had any problems myself. but i wouldnt be walking around by myself at night there.

if i were you HLC id be living in Canning Vale, or just down the main road a bit in willetton. willettons a bit older the canning vale, but still some nice places. depends what your budget is. theres a new estate right next to my one which is beautiful, if i had more of a career going for me id buy something there.

HLC · 26-06-2010, 09:18 PM

Hey all! I was actually in Perth on Thursday night when the boards were down! Spent the night at the casino watching the soccer and drinking pints! PINTS!!!! Woo haha since my hotel was there! Nice place!

My future boss even suggested looking at rockhingham area too since I'll be getting a car/fuel card and he lived down there and reckoned the travel was easier. I'd prefer near the CBD but i just dont think I can afford it.

I'm budgeting for around $250 a week preferably less. Yes itstight but Im not interested in paying more on rent than I am on my mortgage.

Nice place, easy going people and yeah!

HLC · 26-06-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by StAndArdAU

...and hey if you do make it over you could always end up getting a FIFO job into my beautiful home town of Karratha, where the average rent is $1300p/w, the women are beautiful

and all you wanna/can do after each and everyday at work is get wasted to erase the day

sigh, 24 yrs... ill get out of here eventually...

I've heard about karratha..... Pass.

At least there should be another Maccas built there soon!

seduced_xr · 27-06-2010, 01:13 AM

bit far from canning vale mate.. you would get sick of the drive.

trying to get through the freeway in the morning is a PITA, roe highway is usually pretty good tho between leeming/welshpool.. if i have to travel anywhere out of that area in the mornings i give in and stay at home lol.

HLC · 27-06-2010, 05:21 AM

Yeah I dunno remember I'm from Sydney lol with Sydney traffic and distances lol see how I go but

seduced_xr · 29-06-2010, 01:38 AM

in that case it wouldnt be so bad. once u got from the freeway to roe highway it would be a easy run to canning vale.

HLC · 29-06-2010, 11:49 AM

yeah i might come over in the next few weeks and start looking around and doing some driving etc.

i am resigning today from my current job and am packing it hahah we've just lost 2 managers in the last 2 weeks, and im number 3 to go HAHA

irdonn · 29-06-2010, 06:42 PM

Hi HLC,
I'm in Willetton which is just next door to Canning Vale. Older suburb, friendly people, good shopping centre, excellent public transport, quiet (helps working shifts) etc. Probably the thing I like most about the area is how easy it is to travel around with the likes of Roe Highway, South Street/Ranford Road and Kwinana Freeway on your door step. As previously mentioned a bit of light aircraft noise but it doesn't bother me.
I paid 365k for a duplex (first house) back in January last year. No regrets what so ever.
Drop me a PM if you want to know anything else about the area.
Cheers,
Ian

seduced_xr · 30-06-2010, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by PANUP

Hi HLC,
I'm in Willetton which is just next door to Canning Vale. Older suburb, friendly people, good shopping centre, excellent public transport, quiet (helps working shifts) etc. Probably the thing I like most about the area is how easy it is to travel around with the likes of Roe Highway, South Street/Ranford Road and Kwinana Freeway on your door step. As previously mentioned a bit of light aircraft noise but it doesn't bother me.
I paid 365k for a duplex (first house) back in January last year. No regrets what so ever.
Drop me a PM if you want to know anything else about the area.
Cheers,
Ian

great response there mate. canning vale also has easy access to south st and roe highway.. can get just about anywhere on roe highway now.. shopping centres are good to, southlands shopping centre has just about everything in it :P i used to work for netway there. havent been in there for a while, although i still meet up with my ford rep i met through there in the carpark to pick up my parts