Robbie_P Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Nice to see suburbs that so many of us live in (in South Australia) that are rated so highly in Australia http://www.news.com.au/finance/real-estate/aussie-home-loans-names-adelaides-most-familyfriendly-suburb/story-fndba8zb-1226847545559 ADELAIDE SUBURBS IN TOP 100 FOR FAMILY LIVING: 6 Aberfoyle Park 9 Belair 15 Banksia Park 17 Flagstaff Hill 20 Highbury 33 McLaren Vale 39 Pooraka 44 Happy Valley 48 Aldgate 65 Modbury North 95 Hallett Cove 98 Morphett Vale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwyn&Co Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 I found Adelaide very unique in that there are hundreds of tiny suburbs! If you look at a map of, say the south eastern area, some suburbs are only a few streets.In Brisbane our sububs seem much bigger and fewer, if you know what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted March 8, 2014 Report Share Posted March 8, 2014 Love the idea of smaller, slower. Would LOVE to go to Adelaide ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknel Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Thanks Robbie, I am saving this list for when we leave for Adelaide.....Hopefully soon. We can then check these out while still living in the furnished rental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) I found Adelaide very unique in that there are hundreds of tiny suburbs! If you look at a map of, say the south eastern area, some suburbs are only a few streets.In Brisbane our sububs seem much bigger and fewer, if you know what I mean.Brisbane must just spread out more as we have around 500 suburbs all up Just went to Norwood in Adelaide to visit friends and it was very nice. I noticed coming in from the port that a lot of the houses seemed small on small plots. This really appeals to me as it keep the city compact and reduces the need for far flung infrastructure. No idea if my impression was right but it did seem that way. I really liked Adelaide though I only went to the nice places so my view may be skewed a bit. Edited April 9, 2014 by Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwyn&Co Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Brisbane must just spread out more as we have around 500 suburbs all up Just went to Norwood in Adelaide to visit friends and it was very nice. I noticed coming in from the port that a lot of the houses seemed small on small plots. This really appeals to me as it keep the city compact and reduces the need for far flung infrastructure. No idea if my impression was right but it did seem that way. I really liked Adelaide though I only went to the nice places so my view may be skewed a bit.Awww Norwood is very nice I remember it well. I wonder if Finn MacCool's Irish Pub is still rocking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Awww Norwood is very nice I remember it well. I wonder if Finn MacCool's Irish Pub is still rocking?With the bunch of young-uns we had I sadly have no idea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnie Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Seems Melbourne is in the lead:http://www.realestate.com.au/blog/australias-top-family-friendly-suburbs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_P Posted April 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) I noticed coming in from the port that a lot of the houses seemed small on small plots. We only 14km from the CBD and we have a 1200sqm plot Edited April 14, 2014 by Robbie_P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) We only 14km from the CBD and we have a 1200sqm plot Yes 14km out I imagine there are plots bigger than that as well. Was just observing on average they seemed smaller. Only saw a limited amount from the outer port to CBD though. Good for the Adelaide imo if indeed it is true. Edited April 14, 2014 by Fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alida Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Oh boy, I'm losing my patience reading this topic !!! We're waiting to possibly hear from a CO soon and we DREAM of Adelaide, but yet nothing ... it's TORTURE !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronwyn&Co Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 I must say that although we didn't like the house styles in Adelaide much at first, over time we got used to them. The sandstone frontages with brush fences are pretty, and a lot have been extended into the back yards with a huge kitchen/living area. You also still get houses with hardwood floors and interior fretwork. There is a nod to architecture in many suburbs (even if it's often 70's architecture). In Brisbane it's just a mishmash of plasterboard and falling down Queenslanders on stilts. Attractive houses are rare. I think the hilly terrain and windy roads have caused some planning challenges over the decades (not to mention the zigzag river flowing through everything). You do get attractive Queenslanders but they are expensive to look after and finding a maintained one in a nice spot will cost you $$$. I think the owners of falling down houses all over Brisbane (packed with students and never seen a paintbrush or a lawnmower) should be severely fined until they sort out their houses. Most dog kennels look better maintained.Both suburbs have your new builds on the suburb fringes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miraclebabycaw Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 hmm I'm very surprised that there was nothing down south. We are in Seaford Rise just South of Port Noarlunga and the area is fantastic for family. Stunning beaches, ok size plots, reasonable prices...although must admit I do love Flagstaff hill, Belair and Hallett Cove. HC though is for when we retire lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie_P Posted April 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 hmm I'm very surprised that there was nothing down south. We are in Seaford Rise just South of Port Noarlunga and the area is fantastic for family. Stunning beaches, ok size plots, reasonable prices...although must admit I do love Flagstaff hill, Belair and Hallett Cove. HC though is for when we retire lol. Yeh im surpised too, but i guess the only things which MIGHT not favour further down south are potentially; 1: The number of school - I know Aberfoyle Park / Flagstaff Hill probably have about 10 schools (primary and secondary) within a 10km radius 2: Parks - Aberfoyle Park / Flagstaff Hill is pretty much in the bushes / reserves with plenty of parks, reserves, dog parks, skate parks etc 3: Possibly closeness to the CBD (parents place of work) - Flagstaff Hill being about 15km from the CBD, Searford being about 35kms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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