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DurbsBRONZE Member Classically British 5,689 posts Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Posted: So, er, me and my lady could well be moving to Sydney for 3-4 years in February/March time
She's got a PhD offer at Macquarie University so we're looking at renting a flat/studio near there; Ryde, Epping kind of area. But we know nothing about the area - so if anyone can provide information on dodgy areas, cool areas etc that'd be wicked. Also stuff like transport links - cos I'll probably ( ) get a job doing IT stuff which might not be based in the same area.
Also, cost of living? We're not mad clubbers - more a quiet drink with friends than bar with drinks and I don't think we'll even bother with a car... But what's "average" for rent, groceries etc.
Oh - and spin meets?
Burner of Toast Spinner of poi Slacker of enormous magnitude
_Clare_BRONZE Member Still wiggling 5,967 posts Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted: Am sure Durbs will be happy to live as close to the smack dealers as possible
So Durbs... you're going to Oz then?! How did you get a visa for four years?
See you in a couple of weeks x
Getting to the other side
PhaiGOLD Member member 113 posts Location: Australia
Posted:
Written by: Dentrassi
... then again i am a big ugly white guy.
'So is not ugly, Ed *snorts*
NB: Cabramatta also sells beautiful fabric very cheaply *nods in a Zen-like fashion*
DurbsBRONZE Member Classically British 5,689 posts Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Posted:
Written by: _Clare_
So Durbs... you're going to Oz then?! How did you get a visa for four years?
Maybe De facto spouse... I'm just special
Burner of Toast Spinner of poi Slacker of enormous magnitude
Posted: Hey, you should really have a look at a great website - www.cityhobo.com
It will have all the information you need about moving to Sydney, transport, rental prices, amenities, health facilities, yoga and gyms, shopping etc.
If your girlfriend is going to be at Macquarie Uni, you could look at living in North Ryde. To be blunt, a lot of the suburbs around that uni are lame. So you may need to look a bit further afield if you want something with a pulse. Try Drummoyne - it's got buses that go to Macquarie and is close to the harbour but is not a party suburb or a boring suburb either. It's very close to Rozelle and Balmain which are great but can be very expensive. Otherwise try Lane Cove.
Again, use the cityhobo website, and it'll help you decide where you want to be.
Hope this is of some help to you.
newgabeSILVER Member what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls. 4,030 posts Location: Bali, Australia
Posted: SO, is this happening? Are you coming then ?
*looks at calendar, watch and taps foot impatiently*
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....