Suburbs and schools - Research

[Rachiegarlo]

Place your research findings here in this thread.

[Rachiegarlo]

SOUTH PLYMPTON

TRANSPORT : City to Glenelg tram. Multiple bus routes including circle line., Train to city / Hallett Cove. Approx 15 mins drive to city. 10 mins to Glenelg/ Brighton beaches.

SHOPPING : Kmart, Target, Big W. all within 5 - 10 mis drive.
2 Coles supermarkets, 2 foodlands, a couple of small supermarkets that stay open til 11 nearby. Local small shops like butchers, asian grocers etc.

SCHOOLS : 2 kindies. 1 on its own in a cul-de-sac, 1 in a school.
Forbes primary school.
Zoned for William Light R - 12 for High school.
2 catholic primary schools
1 Christian R - 12 school - low fees - Emmaus College.

HOUSING : Mixed, mainly houses, some blocks of units, one or two blocks of flats. Average house price : low $400,000s. Some Housing trust housing in the area, but usually well kept up. Much of the housing built post war and in the 60s. Lots of modern houses on smaller blocks going up.

ENTERTAINMENT : Lots of little parks and playgrounds. A couple of gyms. The new Marion aquatic centre about 10 mins away. Marion outdoor pool 10 mins. Marion shopping Mall 10 mins away (bowling, cinemas). Lazer skirmish about 5 mins. Local scouts/ guides. Soccer clubs/ Footy clubs. Dance schools/Martial arts etc all available.
Pubs : The Avoca, The Maid of Auckland, The Highway...all within 20 mins walk or short drive.
Restaurants. Indian, Chinese, Nandos, MCds, Hungry Jacks, Pizza , Subway.
4 petrol stations.

Would I move here now? I've lived here for 15 years. In all that time the only thing that has happened is our car was pinched from the street, but we got it back, it was young kids. My teenage daughters feel safe walking around at night and it is fairly quiet. Like anywhere there is petty crime...breakins and so forth, but otherwise it's pretty quiet. I would definitely choose this suburb again as there is so much close by especially as my kids reached their teens, but weren't driving, they could access many places with public transport. We didn't use the schools as my kids were already at an excellent primary school when we bought here and they went to privates for senior school. The public schools in the area are changing upwardly in general and the catholic and christian schools are good.

[sharons dream]

Hello, thank you so much for this thread. I'm busy at the moment researching different suburbs. And I'm finding it really hard. They all seem to say the same thing. What I would also like to be added is, if you were just moving to a new area would you choose your current suburb to live in? Is there any rough areas or streets in that suburb to avoid?

Thank you

[capers1]

Thanks for starting this great thread. We have just been granted our visa, so its REAL now and like sharon i need to research the different suburbs. Its so difficult because where i currently live in the UK would probably not appear the most desirable place to live on paper(innercity area, lots of petty crime) however in reality its a gem of a place, good school fab park excellent community spirit. We have 2 children age 4 and 6 so ideally i would like somewhere with good transport links to the city and beach. Hallet Cove seems to be mentioned a lot ?? Are there any areas not yet so popular but with potential ?? Any ideas or advice gladly received Thanks Michelle

[Cara&Gav]

Hi,

Thanks for telling us all about your town, it is the sort of information we all need. Like Sharon says it's hard to find 'real' information. Can anyone add any other areas such as Glenelg, Hallet Cove, Henly, Brighton? By the way we live 1/2 drive from Brighton in England! lol

Thanks

Cara x

[rkerrison]

Hi

We also 40 mins drive from brighton in West Sussex

Great thread for us researching, lets hope lots add to it!

Beckyx

[Cara&Gav]

Hi

We also 40 mins drive from brighton in West Sussex

Great thread for us researching, lets hope lots add to it!

Beckyx

Cool, whereabouts are you? We are in Worthing.

Cara x

[rkerrison]

We are in Rustington but grew up in Worthing!!

Have you done much research etc. Hubby going for reccie this summer can't really afford for all 5 of us to go!!!

When you hoping to be over?

Been researching suburbs etc, think we want to be in Woodcroft area, 10 mins from beach and 30 mins from city. Don't want to be too far away from city centre.- hubby loves pub culture as he is irish!!!!

Beckyx

[Tamara (Homes Down Under)]

PORT NOARLUNGA


This suburb has everything and everywhere can be reached by walking. I do not know of any other suburb that has so much right on it's doorstep.

There'a a transport interchange at the large Noarlunga shoping centre. A train to town takes 40 minutes. The southern expressway can be reached within a few minutes and this reduces the travel time into the city.

Beaches: It's a seaside suburb with the most stunning sandy beach, jetty and reef protected swimming. Anglers fish from the jetty and children and divers share the sea! You can walk there or reach them within a few minutes by car. The nearby Christies beach is dog friendly and your pets can run free in the sand and surf every day.
Port Noarlunga / Port Noarlunga South took the 2010 award for Australia's cleanest beach. Over $8 million is being spent on new beachfront facilities.



Shopping: Too much to list! The Noarlunga centre is within walking distance and is 2 minutes by car.
Beach road in Christies Beach has Coles and Woolworths and many eateries and fast food outlets. The supermarkets are open from 6 till 9 and you don't even need a car. There are liquor stores and drive in liquor stores. There are 24 hour petrol stations, convenience stores and fast food outlets..

The village of Port Noarlunga has character. There are fish and chip shops, a post office, restaurants, vets, dive hire etc. There is a childrens fort and play area just accross the Onkaparinga estuary and this has barbie and picknick facilities.


Schools: There are child care and kindy facilities in Port Noarlunga, Noarlunga centre and Christies Beach.
The Port Noarlunga primary school is very popular (my own grandson will be going there!) and this school is being expanded and refurbished with $4 million due to the growing demand.
There is a Catholic primary school (St Johns) in nearby O Sullivans and a primary school in beach road.
High schools and technical colleges include the Catholic Cardijn, Christies High, and Marcellin technical.
The Noarlunga TAFE is just a few minutes away and this offers so many courses for teenagers and adults. It's next door to the modern public library.


Housing: Prices in the range of $350,000 up to million dollar properties for beachfront homes. The area is undergoing massive transformation with many 1960's homes being renovated or replaced with modern units. There is a large expat population and the adjoining suburb of Christies beach is where 25% of the residents were born in the UK! Prices are rising in this suburb and many properties are being converted into holiday accommodation.



Entertertainment: The nearby (walkable!) Noarlunga entertainment precinct has a cinema complex, bowling, ice skating, large indoor pool and sports facility, and laser quest. A new gym has just opened.
There is the floodlit footy sports oval in Noarlunga and the footy and cricket oval in Christies. There are bowling clubs in Christies and Port Noarlunga, tennis courts, canoeing on the Onkaparinga river,There are hotels, restaurants, and pubs in the Port Noarlunga village. There are Indian, Chinese, pasta eateries and pub food all on your doorstep.


Other facilities: There are local doctors, the Noarlunga hospital and the soon to be completed health village.There is surf lifsaving associations, launch sites on the beaches and local dive facilities. There are great fishing spots on the river, from the jetty or from boats launched from O Sullivans beach. The water is calm and protected and the kids swim, surf and body board in safety. There are loads of parks and playgrounds, tennis courts and sport facilities. The infrastructure is good with high speed internet from many service providers.



Would I still choose to live here now?
Absolutely!
I look out on the stunning estuary and sea every day and am thankfull for being able to live in such a stunning location. I have the McLarenvale wine region just a few km away.

I bought my PortNoarlunga house 4 years ago after being in Oz for 3 weeks! I have just bought another home in Port Noarlunga and my daughter lives in Port Noarlunga! My teenage son works at the local Noarlunga centre and my other teenage son is attending the local Noarlunga TAFE. I walk (run!) my energetic boxer (Dutchess) on the beach nearly every day. I take my grandchildren to the beach, the local pool, the shops, the parks....my entire world is on my doorstep.
It's safe to walk the streets and i don't worry about crime. The people are so friendly and my decision to live here was totally right.


I honestly wouldn't want to live anywhere else in Adelaide than in Port Noarlunga.

[Cara&Gav]

PORT NOARLUNGA


This suburb has everything and everywhere can be reached by walking. I do not know of any other suburb that has so much right on it's doorstep.

There'a a transport interchange at the large Noarlunga shoping centre. A train to town takes 40 minutes. The southern expressway can be reached within a few minutes and this reduces the travel time into the city.

Beaches: It's a seaside suburb with the most stunning sandy beach, jetty and reef protected swimming. Anglers fish from the jetty and children and divers share the sea! You can walk there or reach them within a few minutes by car. The nearby Christies beach is dog friendly and your pets can run free in the sand and surf every day.
Port Noarlunga / Port Noarlunga South took the 2010 award for Australia's cleanest beach. Over $8 million is being spent on new beachfront facilities.



Shopping: Too much to list! The Noarlunga centre is within walking distance and is 2 minutes by car.
Beach road in Christies Beach has Coles and Woolworths and many eateries and fast food outlets. The supermarkets are open from 6 till 9 and you don't even need a car. There are liquor stores and drive in liquor stores. There are 24 hour petrol stations, convenience stores and fast food outlets..

The village of Port Noarlunga has character. There are fish and chip shops, a post office, restaurants, vets, dive hire etc. There is a childrens fort and play area just accross the Onkaparinga estuary and this has barbie and picknick facilities.


Schools: There are child care and kindy facilities in Port Noarlunga, Noarlunga centre and Christies Beach.
The Port Noarlunga primary school is very popular (my own grandson will be going there!) and this school is being expanded and refurbished with $4 million due to the growing demand.
There is a Catholic primary school (St Johns) in nearby O Sullivans and a primary school in beach road.
High schools and technical colleges include the Catholic Cardijn, Christies High, and Marcellin technical.
The Noarlunga TAFE is just a few minutes away and this offers so many courses for teenagers and adults. It's next door to the modern public library.


Housing: Prices in the range of $350,000 up to million dollar properties for beachfront homes. The area is undergoing massive transformation with many 1960's homes being renovated or replaced with modern units. There is a large expat population and the adjoining suburb of Christies beach is where 25% of the residents were born in the UK! Prices are rising in this suburb and many properties are being converted into holiday accommodation.



Entertertainment: The nearby (walkable!) Noarlunga entertainment precinct has a cinema complex, bowling, ice skating, large indoor pool and sports facility, and laser quest. A new gym has just opened.
There is the floodlit footy sports oval in Noarlunga and the footy and cricket oval in Christies. There are bowling clubs in Christies and Port Noarlunga, tennis courts, canoeing on the Onkaparinga river,There are hotels, restaurants, and pubs in the Port Noarlunga village. There are Indian, Chinese, pasta eateries and pub food all on your doorstep.


Other facilities: There are local doctors, the Noarlunga hospital and the soon to be completed health village.There is surf lifsaving associations, launch sites on the beaches and local dive facilities. There are great fishing spots on the river, from the jetty or from boats launched from O Sullivans beach. The water is calm and protected and the kids swim, surf and body board in safety. There are loads of parks and playgrounds, tennis courts and sport facilities. The infrastructure is good with high speed internet from many service providers.



Would I still choose to live here now?
Absolutely!
I look out on the stunning estuary and sea every day and am thankfull for being able to live in such a stunning location. I have the McLarenvale wine region just a few km away.

I bought my PortNoarlunga house 4 years ago after being in Oz for 3 weeks! I have just bought another home in Port Noarlunga and my daughter lives in Port Noarlunga! My teenage son works at the local Noarlunga centre and my other teenage son is attending the local Noarlunga TAFE. I walk (run!) my energetic boxer (Dutchess) on the beach nearly every day. I take my grandchildren to the beach, the local pool, the shops, the parks....my entire world is on my doorstep.
It's safe to walk the streets and i don't worry about crime. The people are so friendly and my decision to live here was totally right.


I honestly wouldn't want to live anywhere else in Adelaide than in Port Noarlunga.

Thank you for the great post, sounds like a lovely place to live, will defnitely consider it.


Cara x