I want to live in an area that would provide a taste of the wild and still be convenient for hospitals and some amenities.
2007-09-17 16:08:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Other - Australia
The larger country towns have most of the benefits of the capital cities, with fewer of the problems. We moved from Melbourne to Bendigo (Vic) a few years ago for work. All country towns can be difficult to get into and make friends, but you can if you try. Bendigo has a Newcomer's Group (which I've never been involved in, but they're pretty busy.) The only downside for Bendigo is the difficulty in getting to see a doctor. If you're kids are pretty healthy, that won't be too much of a worry, but it's not a great situation. They're trying to fix it. Oh yeah, and water restrictions, but you get used to them. Most of the country is on them I think. The trick is to get involved with community groups. That's the same no matter where you are. I go to playgroup with my daughter, am hosting our local SCA meetings and intend to get involved with volunteering with the local ethnic council. Well, I'm going to see if there is any role suitable for me, since I'll have my baby along with me.
2007-09-18 16:08:57 · answer #1 · answered by Rosie_0801 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
While facilities in some towns in the very remote areas of Australia can be limited, most towns have access to quite good schools and there are usually hospitals in every third or fourth town (usually within a few hours drive for major stuff)
However there are some amazing places quite close to the major cities as well. For example ,Yass is less than an hour from Canberra, Gloucester and Dungog are beautiful places an hour from Newcastle. In Tasmania you can be five miles from the centre of Hobart and in the 'wild'.
As far as raising children. I live in the 'bush' half an hour from a major city.
Advantages - the kids get adventures, they learn how to create their own fun, they can explore, ride bikes/horses/trail bikes etc. We're quite close to schools so that isn't an issue. I have Kangaroos, Echidnas, Eagles, amazing parrots and finches, ten types of lizard and, sadly two types of snake (Tiger and Eastern Brown - 7th and 2nd deadliest in the world but they never bother us much!)
Disadvantages - eventually they want to do the 'movies with their friends', sports, parties and all that. And those snakes keep you on your toes! A fair bit of driving involved but overall I think they've loved it.
Lifestyle in Australia is superb! Very hard to beat.
2007-09-17 20:32:18 · answer #2 · answered by Quandary 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i live in tassie we are currently putting an offer on a 6 bedroom house on 2acres in copping it only 15 mins from the main town with ambulance ect drs and shopping centre when u are there it is very rural we live in a suburb about 5 mins to hobart tassies capital and want to get out of the rat race so why not try tassie the rural areas a 30 minutes max from a main town but is just like u r in the middle of no where give it a go and homes are heaps cheaper down here
2007-09-18 01:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
in case you prefer snow, why no longer look at places around Canberra or Cooma? There are airports at the two and a tremendous number of rural areas interior of attain. Canberra is likewise under 3 hours from Sydney by ability of street. you are able to desire to look closer to the coast. Nowra and Merimbula have airports and there are lots of rural properties down the south coast. The south coast is basically a pair of hours from the snow. different areas to contemplate, in spite of the actuality that no longer with snow, may be the Hunter Valley with airports at Scone, Maitland and Williamtown. or maybe the friendly wine and foodstuff section of Mudgee with lots of rural properties and an airport with commuter flights to Sydney.
2017-01-02 08:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by barbe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We lived in a country town when the kids were young until high school age.
They loved it and still, as adults, talk about the freedom it gave them, to not be in a city, while growing up.
There are country towns just like that all over Australia.
2007-09-17 19:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
l only live in the rural areas, and its great, still have access to all amenities but not the hustle and bustle of town, even the small towns are a lot better and more freindly
2007-09-18 10:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by t.s 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most country towns will fit the bill. There are many places to choose from.
2007-09-17 19:12:14 · answer #7 · answered by tentofield 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oz is a wonderful place to migrate to - for both adults and children. it all boils down to your standards as to where to choose to live. australia has it all. it's a very big country.
2007-09-17 22:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by mariemlm 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋