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11-02-2007, 01:27 PM | #1 | ||
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Greetings all, looking at moving to Newcastle with my work in the future. I want to start researching now, so can anyone suggest where I should consider, and just as important, anywhere to avoid living??
Looking for a place to bring up 2 young children, 4/5 bedroom house. Approx $350,000 to $450,000. Away from hoons and bums. After a nice QUIET place. : Dont mind the drive to work, up to 25 minutes from the CBD thanks for any advice David |
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11-02-2007, 01:35 PM | #2 | ||
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Warners Bay, Macquarie Hills, Eleebana, Valentine, Belmont North, Mereweather Avoid: Windale, Carrington, Wickham, Toronto, Argenton, Cardiff, Edgeworth, Mayfield, Islington, Tighes Hill, Gateshead, Mt Hutton. Of course these are just my opinion.... I can fully recommend Valentine as thats where I raise my family... been here 6 years now. |
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11-02-2007, 01:38 PM | #3 | |||
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I live about 20Ks away, from Newcastle (Raymond Terrace). I go to Tafe at Tighes Hill. No way in hell would I live there or Mayfield. |
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11-02-2007, 01:42 PM | #4 | ||
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To add... Some parts of Charlestown are good and an excellent location, same with Kotara, Adamstown Heights and The Junction.
Just be careful of areas with Housing Commission, i'm pretty sure I know where most of them are as I used to work with Juvenile Offenders. |
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11-02-2007, 01:49 PM | #5 | |||
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agreed 100% on those areas ,definately around the warnersbay area ,cleanest lake on the east coast
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11-02-2007, 01:51 PM | #6 | ||
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Apart from "stinky corner" hehe
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11-02-2007, 02:03 PM | #7 | |||
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looking at the realestate.co.au and domain.com.au with your suggestions certainly appeals. as for stinky corner?????? |
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11-02-2007, 02:09 PM | #8 | ||
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Yeah, dont worry its right on the lake and probably just a little out of most peoples price range.
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11-02-2007, 02:17 PM | #9 | |||
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thanks for your tips!!! If you know, how long from warners bay into the CBD during peak hour? And a silly question, is the lake swimmable, or does everyone just go to the otherside and the surf beaches???? |
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11-02-2007, 02:33 PM | #10 | ||
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Well I've never swam in it but I have seen others do.
Not sure about Peak hour but the trip normally should take you no more than 20mins. It takes me about18-20mins and i'm about 3mins up the road from WB. |
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11-02-2007, 02:37 PM | #11 | |||
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cool bananas, thanks. I have had a further look at the areas yo have suggested, and the whole area around where you are looks good thanks for your help |
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11-02-2007, 02:46 PM | #12 | ||
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No probs.
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11-02-2007, 03:39 PM | #13 | |||
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11-02-2007, 04:43 PM | #14 | ||
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EB_5litre your suburb guide sounds pretty much right on to me., though Cardiff isnt all that bad
Personally i would truly try to avoid Mayfield, Wallsend, Jesmond, Shortland, Carrington, Tighes Hill, Edgeworth, Glendale, Lambton- Pretty much anything directly west of Newcastle and West of Cardiff (which is where you will also find the worst traffic). Areas to look for in Newie are to the South and Southwest, anything in Lake Macquaries is reasonable, housing is newer, less Housing Commission and generally better traffic, especially with the new Charlestown bypass (Green Road on Map). Some areas such as Merewether, Adamstown and Whitebridge will probably be out of your range though. As for your question about driving, i doubt you will have any problems, you will find it difficult to find a suburb in Newcastle/ Lake Macquaries/ Maitland more than 30 mins from the CBD even from suburbs like Toronto, Swansea or West Wallsend ***I got bored so i drew a map, essentially avoid everything north of the red line and perhaps avoid the Windale area
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11-02-2007, 04:53 PM | #15 | |||
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11-02-2007, 05:53 PM | #16 | |||
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you must be having a quiet afternoon. : Wow thanks Fairlaine for the map and tips David |
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12-02-2007, 09:56 AM | #17 | ||
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also east maitland and ashtonfield are only about 20 mins from the cbd and its a pretty easy drive plus maitland area is a bit more slow paced than the inner newcastle suburbs
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12-02-2007, 01:37 PM | #18 | ||
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I live out Maitland way and it usually takes me about 30-40 minutes to get into Newcastle CBD during peak hour. It depends on what your after, Maitland is certainly a lot more relaxed and "slow paced" than the coastal 'burbs, got to admit it's a nice place to raise kids. If you're looking around Maitland avoid Metford, and let us never speak of this again, hehe.
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12-02-2007, 03:11 PM | #19 | ||
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I grew up in Rankin Park long before it became overdeveloped the way it is now so I kinda have an affinity with that area (but miss all the bush). There are lots of housing estates around that area but prices might go a bit higher than what you are thinking.
I'd agree with out Warners Bay way. I'd also look around Redhead/Dudley way and maybe even further south towards Belmont. Adamstown is mostly older homes but is a very central location. The good thing about Newcastle is that there is heaps around and you can get to most anything you want without much fuss. You have the Lake, the semi-derelict CBD, major shopping centres, beaches, Port Stephens, Vineyards and the bush all within fairly easy reach. The REALLY BAD thing is that they closed the Speedway which I grew up attending from the first meeting there ever. At least they still hold the Hillclimb once a year. |
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13-02-2007, 07:39 AM | #20 | ||
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Great map Fairlane - should be distributed to all town planners and real estate agents! Obviously the military still has to mop up a bit of resistance in the Windale area and then it will have the front line totally secured against the barbarians! Although an all-out assault on the Tighes Hill Carrington area would tidy things up a bit.
Hamilton, Chooks Hill (as it is known) and Merewether are the nice inner areas but older, trendy - probably houses too small and pricey for what you want DJR David.
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13-02-2007, 04:19 PM | #21 | ||
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Somerset Park @ Thornton is nice as is the other Estate closer to East Maitland.
Definitiely Steer Clear of Windale...Raymond Terrace is a little shifty sometimes in my opinion. As are a number of other areas that have been mentioned and I dont have time to list them.
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13-02-2007, 07:52 PM | #22 | |||
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Certainly some VERY nice places in my price range at Somerset Park. Is there much there for young kids, or is it just a bunch of houses in the middle of nowhere? I guess about 25 mins drive to Newcastle CBD?? Certainly SEEMS suitable. Anyone else got any thoughts on this area? Thanks so much to you all for the input so far : |
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13-02-2007, 07:57 PM | #23 | ||
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Nothing that I can substantiate hehe
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13-02-2007, 08:44 PM | #24 | ||
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steer clear of bolton point,well certain parts of it anyway.Have a look at cardiff heights.i have been there 13 years and havent had any trouble what-so-ever and its basically central to everything.
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14-02-2007, 02:08 PM | #25 | ||
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Pacific palms is nice but not exactly close to newcastle
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14-02-2007, 10:00 PM | #26 | |||
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Thornton has basically been built in three stages/sections: The Original Thornton section (which is the southern section, closest to the train station), the Parkwood Village section (basically the 1980s equivalent of Somerset Park, it's on the north west side of Thornton and backs on to Raymond Terrace Road) and now the Somerset Park section. Somerset Park is quite lovely, the developers have done a good job with what was otherwise swamp land/paddocks. There are a couple of playground areas and something they call 'The Ponds' (ie. a little wetland area pond type thing with reeds and whatnot). They're still selling land out there I believe, although I haven't seen Joey Johns on the TV for a while (he sort of became the face of Somerset Park during their massive ad campaign because he bought some land out there). Something I have heard (not sure if it's a rumour or not) is that Somerset has some kind of community policing thing going on that puts together some guidelines in regards to lawn mowing, condition of house, exterior colours of house etc... Apparently you have to sign an agreement if you want to live there stating that you will maintain your garden, etc. The rumour I heard was that if you don't mow your lawn when asked they will have it mowed professionally and then send you the bill. I'm still finding this story hard to believe but it may be worth looking into. In short, I can't recommend Thornton enough, it's certainly nowhere near as flash as the Eastern Suburbs, but it's a nice place to raise a family. Maybe even check out a suburb near East Maitland called Ashtonfield. It's only 5 minutes up the road from Thornton. But, like I said, stay away from Metford. If you have any other questions about Maitland or Thornton in particular, let me know, happy to help.
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16-02-2007, 11:32 PM | #27 | ||
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DJR David, Can I suggest that you look closely at the schools in your area of choice, particularly if you want to send the kids to good schools. Transport from some areas to particular schools is non existant, unless you like driving the kids to and from school.
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16-02-2007, 11:59 PM | #28 | |||
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Wow, thanks so much for the input. My kids are 18 months, and 6 weeks, so schools are high on the list of musts for the future. I do travel a little bit with work, so SAFETY is my number 1, plus I am a worrier, as anyone with young kids are. What you descrbe does sound good. I guess my only concern would be being too far from the action in newcastle. I will actually be visting the area in july, so i guess i will have to se then!!! as for the community policing, good, bring it on. Annoying whenu make an effort with your house, and the neighbour is lazy!!! thanks again for your thoughts!!!!!!!!!! |
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17-02-2007, 12:07 AM | #29 | ||
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Well I have accidently left my garage door open overnight on a few occasions in Valentine, also left car unlocked and my lawn mower out on the front lawn (yes I am forgetful) and never had a drama. It really is a nice area.
For me East Maitland and Thornton are a little too close to Metford for my liking... but Ive never lived there cant really justify those fears. My mate just bought a house at Tarro and he still has his car and posessions and his cat hasnt been raped if thats any use to you lol |
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17-02-2007, 12:16 AM | #30 | |||
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My 2 cats will be happy about the Tarro news..... : |
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