Adelaide Travel Forum

Hi All

My first question in a forum... here goes.

My family and I are planning to move to Adelaide early 2008.

We have 3 young children and are looking for quiet friendly places on the outskirts of Adelaide (near plenty of parks and close to a good private school). Preferable north, since my work is within the electronic engineering discipline and most jobs appear in the northern area.

Not bothered about living on the coast line, but would like property with a large garden.

Thank you for any help. rgd Robin

I wouldnt venture too far north of adelaide..It can be a little rough and you wont find that good education that you are lookng for. mawson Lakes is a new suburb opening up, that seems really good and its not far out of the city. North East has some lovely leafy suburbs...Banksia Park, Tea Tree Gully...and some excellent little private schools. Email me if I can be of any help to you and your family
Deb

I would avoid Elizabeth and Salisbury, 2 satellite cities north of Adelaide, yes they are rough, I agree with the previous post about north eastern, there are some lovely areas there with libraries, parks and a number of schools. If you could get hold of an Adelaide city map and look at that it would give you an idea. If you are selling a home in the UK you will be able to afford a nice home here, there is a real estate website called domain.com have a look at homes for sale so that you have an idea of prices.

Hello

I completely agree with the comments about not going too far North. I wouldn't suggest anywhere north of Salisbury, I would avoid Salisbury too. I agree with Mawson Lakes, it's a nice new area, but I think a little North East would be a little better. There's quite a few nice places North East, there's some new estates called Northgate, Oakden & Walkleys Heights which are quite new, near public transport and have nice parks and lakes.

Adelaide is pretty easy to get around in, and nothing takes too long to get to. Eastern Suburbs are the more affluent areas. Western are nice beachy places and say if you lived in somewhere like Semaphore which are older houses with big back yards, there's an express way which heads out North and it's very quick.

All in all, I suggest trying to stay more North East then North.

A good website is realestate.com.au

Good Luck :)

Hi

I believe Gawler a beautiful country town but not too country which you must go past elizabeth and salisbury to get to it. i believe to be lovely with over 10 pubs just in the main street, beautiful parks like clonea park with lovely walking areas.
Heaps and heaps of new developement. But it is still the oldest country town in the state of SA. Direct train line to town. Lots of shops, close to the Barossa Valley 30min which has wonderful festivals, the river 30 min, town 40min.
I believe it really is a beautiful country town.
Gawler is the oldest country town in SA and is the gateway to the barossa valley.
There is so much heritage in gawler. A lot of buildings are not allowed certain things done to them so they can keep there heritage look restored.



Please check these links out.

This is a link to gawler and it will tell you plenty about it.
http://www.gawler.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/Welcome_to_Gawler_Fact_Sheet.PDF

http://www.smh.com.au/news/South-Australia/Gawler/2005/02/17/1108500204259.html#Things%20to%20see

Here is a link of map of all around gawler

http://www.wilmap.com.au/samaps/gawler.html



photos
http://www.australianexplorer.com/photographs/sa_architecture_gawler.htm


This one not old just looks becuase black white and are old buildings.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-an11893417-2

http://www.gfa.org.au/clubs/maps/gawler.jpg

http://www.gawler.sa.gov.au/webdata/resources/files/History_Week_2006.pdf

Gawler is fine, if you work in the surrounding areas..I wouldnt like to travel from gawler to the city everyday.... If your job is well north, it wouldnt be a problem

Hi, I lived close to Adelaide from July 03 to March 06. An area I can recommend is the Gulfview Heights - Wynn Vale area. It is close to a private and public school. Private - Kings Baptist. Public - Keithcot Farm. From waht I experienced, people around here are very friendly and helpful. This area is 30mins away from the Barossa Valley, 30mins from the City, 10mins away fdrom the Adelaide Hills and 30mins away from some lovely beaches. Most of the properties in this area have large gardens too. Cobbler Creek Recreation Park is a great place for a walk, also there are plenty of parks in the area so plenty of opportunity for the kids to have a run-around!!!!

Good luck

dcfcmad!!