Which area are you in?

**maxxangel** · 04-03-2009, 04:09 AM

So many people want to know where to settle, so I thought it might be a good idea to do a poll to see where the most popular areas of the city are and if people could put down there impressions of their area as well, that would be good (just because you live there, doesn't mean you like it!).

I live in the North East, which seems to be quite a desirable area. On the whole, I think you have to be working to be able to afford to live here so you don't get many unemployed who would rather not work. However, the housing isn't completely un-affordable either. This makes for quite a nice neighbourhood and good schools. It's pretty as well as you can see the hills and there are lots of trees lining all the roads. You get the occasional run down house and odd bits of graffiti which are usually cleaned up or painted over at some point. No council housing areas as far as I can tell.

PS: Hope this hasn't already been done...

**Tyke** · 04-03-2009, 04:16 AM

OK - good idea.

How about this?

We are in Onkaparinga Hills.Lived here since 2000.
35 mins south of the city in a quiet suburb nestled on the hills with a semi rural feel.
Beach views,10 mins to beach,good local amenities - but you do need a car.
One of Adelaide's smallest suburbs I reckon but a mix of traditional quality housing on large blocks to small farms and horse property's.Not many rentals at all and not many houses for sale - a "tightly held" area.
Access to some good schools and facilities.

All in all a good and peaceful place to live:)

**Martin and Val** · 04-03-2009, 04:50 AM

Well, I can't vote because The Western suburbs Coast line is not in the Poll!

Anyway,
Val and I live in a rental in the Western Suburbs just two streets from the beach overlooking the Southern Ocean. The views are constantly changing as the ocean and beach never look the same from one day to the next. We can also see the hills from the beach.
We are a short walk to a train station and can be in the city on the train within 20 Min's, we can drive it in about 25.
We are just nestled on the edge of West Lakes which is a nice housing area although they do tend to be of a high price. There are some cheaper housing available such as where we are on the edge and into Port Adelaide itself.

Port Adelaide is currently going through a building and regeneration program with some extremely expensive apartments going up.

We are located just along the coast from Henley Beach and within very easy access of the Adelaide Hills, the South and the Airport all being about 1/2 hour away.

Martin

**KP Nuts** · 04-03-2009, 04:57 AM

Good poll Cara, but I've had a bit of a blond moment and picked the south, (in to much of a rush) and I should've picked south coast. We are in the Seaford Rise area. Nice local shopping centre, and lots of different ages of schools around. And the beach is only 3 minutes away, lol.....

**cbeeb** · 04-03-2009, 05:07 AM

Am in willunga. love it great community feel farmers market and pubs that have music on near great beaches and can see hills.

**stufi1997** · 04-03-2009, 05:30 AM

We live in Victor Harbor, so i picked south coast. It's a very small community which swells to around three times the size in holiday times. It's a bit cool for us down here, which we initially thought would be necessary cos I'm in the way of going a lovely shade of scarlet in the sun, but thankfully not here (we must've got stronger sun in scotland hahaha). It's got a choice of primary schools, we use the public school and it's been really good for us. a few pubs and eateries and fantastic views and surfing beaches on our doorstep. Plenty of affordable housing, both rented and for sale. Cheers Fiona xx

**Thongs Rule** · 04-03-2009, 05:52 AM

What a great idea for a poll...

I've put CBD down, as the eastern suburbs aren't included either.

We live in Norwood, it's a perfect suburb with a proper irish pub, excellent shops and cafes on the parade, masses of activities and not to many ZZ top style beards in sight. Just 10 mins to the CBD where everything that is great about Adelaide happens, and people here go out to meet each other for an expresso or a beer.

**Diane** · 04-03-2009, 06:39 AM

Good idea for a poll.

We're also in the North East, and for me the advantages are: edge of the hills so lovely views, great park (Linear Park) to walk in (and for kids to play in), without major bushfire risk; good local shops and transport (Tea Tree Plaza, the O-Bahn into the City); just 20 minutes drive to the City for shows, restaurants, sports, central market, kids' activities; just 30 minutes drive to the beach or to the Barossa wine region; excellent choice of schools both state and private; good mix of nationalities without any one particular group dominating; good range of housing styles; plenty of employers within easy drive; don't have to drive home from work into the sun; good sports and arts facilities within easy reach.

Disadvantages - bit hilly probably so tend to drive rather than walking to places (just damn lazy though!); have to actually make an effort to go to the beach as it does entail a drive there - although personally I quickly get bored with sand so that's not a big issue for me!

**maxxangel** · 04-03-2009, 08:56 AM

Sorry Martin. In my mind I kind of put the East and West suburbs in with the CBD as I always see it as the middle bit and connect places like Glenelg with the centre. I was worried about putting in too many options as well! Should have explained it or not lumped it together.

Originally Posted by Martin and Val

Well, I can't vote because The Western suburbs Coast line is not in the Poll!

Anyway,
Val and I live in a rental in the Western Suburbs just two streets from the beach overlooking the Southern Ocean. The views are constantly changing as the ocean and beach never look the same from one day to the next. We can also see the hills from the beach.
We are a short walk to a train station and can be in the city on the train within 20 Min's, we can drive it in about 25.
We are just nestled on the edge of West Lakes which is a nice housing area although they do tend to be of a high price. There are some cheaper housing available such as where we are on the edge and into Port Adelaide itself.

Port Adelaide is currently going through a building and regeneration program with some extremely expensive apartments going up.

We are located just along the coast from Henley Beach and within very easy access of the Adelaide Hills, the South and the Airport all being about 1/2 hour away.

Martin