MM Pta Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 We are currently doing some research to see where we want to settle in Australia. This will probably only happen late 2008. We have an 8 year old daughter, currently in Grade 2 and a 4 year old son.We have Southport area in mind. Is there anyone of of you out there that lives in the area or can help me with info of the area, especially primary schools etc.What suburbs are fine to stay in? Will appreciate your input.MM PTA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queensland Girl Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Hi MMSouthport has the Southport State Primary.Private:The Southport School for Boys(TSS)Snt Hildas for GirlsThese schools are 100 year old establishments with all the "old School tie" one could possibly want. Outstanding facilities but pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Pta Posted September 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Hi Queensland GirlThank you for the reply. You seem quite familiar with the area. Can you please give me some brief detail about some suburbs on the Gold Coast?? I see there is Nerang, Elanora, Labrador etc.House prices look like normal people can afford something???Thank youMM Pta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queensland Girl Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Hi MMMy sister-in-law has her children in Mudgereeba Creek primary School and lives in Mudgereeba.I absolutely love this area. if you do not need to commute to Brisbane the Southern and Central parts of the Gold Coast are beautiful. Robina-new and nice!Mudgereeba- treed old world charmTallai-Country feel, trees, horses, ponyclub feelMermaid Waters- Great Investment Potential-older homesAshmore - nice neat older homesSouthport- becoming very trendy. really nice residential around TSS> revamped older homes.Labrador- maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Pta Posted September 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 Thank you so much for the useful information. Hope hubby gets a job in that area....MM Pta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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