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I have no doubt this question is asked all the time, but I'd really appreciate some help from you Melbourne experts.... There are just SO many suburbs to choose from!
Me, my husband, and 2-year-old daughter are moving to Melbourne in May since my husband got a job at the university. It is just a temporary position (2-4 years), so we are just looking to rent. We'd like to find a 3 bedroom house/townhouse/duplex in a suburb that is convenient to the university. He won't have a big salary by Australia standards ($75,000 a year), so unfortunately we won't be able to afford a posh area, but we'd still like to find the best neighbourhood for what our money can buy.
Here's my wish list:
-Within 30 minutes (by train/bus/tram/whatever) of University of Melbourne - Parkville campus
-Easy access to public transportation (preferably train) to get to the University
-Small, "community" feel
-Clean and safe neighborhoods
-Close to shopping (grocery and otherwise) and other services (banks, doctors offices, etc.)
-Ample parks (or "green space") and recreational facilities
-Close to beach (doesn't have to be walking distance or anything, but close enough that it wouldn't be a hassle to go to the beach)
-Reasonably priced rent (probably no more than $600-700 a week for a 3 bedroom house, if that's even possible!)
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can offer!
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Hi,
Myself, my hubby and 2 toddlers are hoping to emigrate soon from the UK so at the mo we are doing loads of research. I've been told to look SE of melbourne. Around the waverley/caulfield area is sposed to be nice but its expensive as it's close to the city. Further down the coast is aspendale gardens and murrembeena which have been recommended to me. it is LOADS cheaper but about 50mins into the city. $600-$700 per week will get u what you want. Have a look on [url="http://www.realestate.com/au"]www.realestate.com/au[/url]
We are flying out to melbourne at the end of this month to look at areas. we have pretty much the same criteria as you (family area, close to shops, good transport links etc) so I'll keep you posted.
Like wise if you hear of any areas in particular let me know.
Good luck with the move,
Jo x
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I have no doubt this question is asked all the time, but I'd really appreciate some help from you Melbourne experts.... There are just SO many suburbs to choose from!
Me, my husband, and 2-year-old daughter are moving to Melbourne in May since my husband got a job at the university. It is just a temporary position (2-4 years), so we are just looking to rent. We'd like to find a 3 bedroom house/townhouse/duplex in a suburb that is convenient to the university. He won't have a big salary by Australia standards ($75,000 a year), so unfortunately we won't be able to afford a posh area, but we'd still like to find the best neighbourhood for what our money can buy.
Here's my wish list:
-Within 30 minutes (by train/bus/tram/whatever) of University of Melbourne - Parkville campus
-Easy access to public transportation (preferably train) to get to the University
-Small, "community" feel
-Clean and safe neighborhoods
-Close to shopping (grocery and otherwise) and other services (banks, doctors offices, etc.)
-Ample parks (or "green space") and recreational facilities
-Close to beach (doesn't have to be walking distance or anything, but close enough that it wouldn't be a hassle to go to the beach)
-Reasonably priced rent (probably no more than $600-700 a week for a 3 bedroom house, if that's even possible!)
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can offer!
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My name Mara I can help you Please contact My ph 0410371547. We stay in Melbourne 9 month My husband work in Melbourne university, Physic department. Good luck
[quote name='sunnybeachbum' timestamp='1294595890' post='31726']
I have no doubt this question is asked all the time, but I'd really appreciate some help from you Melbourne experts.... There are just SO many suburbs to choose from!
Me, my husband, and 2-year-old daughter are moving to Melbourne in May since my husband got a job at the university. It is just a temporary position (2-4 years), so we are just looking to rent. We'd like to find a 3 bedroom house/townhouse/duplex in a suburb that is convenient to the university. He won't have a big salary by Australia standards ($75,000 a year), so unfortunately we won't be able to afford a posh area, but we'd still like to find the best neighbourhood for what our money can buy.
Here's my wish list:
-Within 30 minutes (by train/bus/tram/whatever) of University of Melbourne - Parkville campus
-Easy access to public transportation (preferably train) to get to the University
-Small, "community" feel
-Clean and safe neighborhoods
-Close to shopping (grocery and otherwise) and other services (banks, doctors offices, etc.)
-Ample parks (or "green space") and recreational facilities
-Close to beach (doesn't have to be walking distance or anything, but close enough that it wouldn't be a hassle to go to the beach)
-Reasonably priced rent (probably no more than $600-700 a week for a 3 bedroom house, if that's even possible!)
Thanks so much in advance for any help you can offer!
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