Thread: WA.... So what is it really like over there???

Came to the Pilbara via SA, NT, QLD, NSW, Canberra and Victoria. Born and grew up in Queensland.

I am surprised that these guys have told you so much as they like to keep it all a secret over here.

WA is just fantastic and probably the best state or territory that I have lived in. Bought a house in Perth last month for my retirement and the secret is to look around and when you see something good, jump on it before someone else does.

Acerage close enough for a reasonable commute will cost you "Big Bucks".

Regards,
BradM

Down Armadale / Bedford way you can still get acerage, maybe not the size you want though.

Originally Posted by BradM

Bought a house in Perth last month for my retirement and the secret is to look around and when you see something good, jump on it before someone else does.

Hmm...having also just bought, I'd be surprised if you now have anything left to retire on!

Never thought I'd have to pay this much for a house in Perth when we first started planning to move here. Still, as everything is still expected to continue going up, I'm glad we did!

Originally Posted by ATH

Hi Sheikh of whereever.
If your work will be in Welshpool try the hills areas like Mundaring or Sawyers Valley for acreage. Won't be cheap but it's got plenty of trees and it's not flat and is an easy run down to Welshpool.
Message for Taff............. yer a taffy Jason so don't go giving us Poms a bad name by claiming to be one.
See you at the weekend maybe.
Cheers.
Alan.

you pomms already have a bad name.
thing is most people don't realise wales is a country and think it's a town in engl***

Originally Posted by taff

you pomms already have a bad name.
thing is most people don't realise wales is a country and think it's a town in engl***

I think you'll find it's a Principality

Well, if you're working out of Welshpool and looking for space there is perhaps Gidgegannup, Toodyay, Pickering Brook, Chittering Valley, Gin Gin, Bindoon, Sawyers Valley and Helena Valley to name a few rural areas, mind you they won't be cheap but a good lifestyle and all would be around 45- 60 mins from Welshpool

Originally Posted by HangOver

I think you'll find it's a Principality

unfortunately technically true

but still not in england.. or scotland.. or ireland or wherever everybody seem's to ask "where are you from" when trying to place my accent and then looking totally puzzled when i say wales.

The other attraction of WA not previously mentioned is that the people here are very friendly and welcoming.

If you're working in Welshpool I would second ATH's recommendation of Mundaring or Sawyers Valley (Stoneville, Gidgegannup also possibilities). If you want acreage then the hills east of Perth offer the best mix of affordability and access to the city. Great mountain-biking country too.

If you want acres *and* beach nearby you will have to buy a very long way out as the city stretches mainly north-south along the coastline.

Chris