Kane and Cara Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hi everyone We had our visa granted in November and are looking to move over to Perth in June. We are currently looking at possible suburbs and have come across Butler. Does anyone know this area? We are a family of 5. 9 year old, 3 year old and a 4 month old baby. We are looking for a family friendly location. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Cara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted January 27, 2016 Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 It is a far northern suburb. It it is fairly popular with British people. It it would very much depend on where you are likely to be working as it would be hard if you were working in the south. I would wait wait until you arrive and visit places to get a feel. They can feel very different in real life to what you think. The couple of suburbs we thought we were certain we wanted to live in prior to arriving were the two that we liked the least after visiting. We ended up in a suburb we hadn't even considered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 We like the look of Mindarie ….. says online comute time to Perth by road is about 35 minutes not sure though , But i agree with you stormy untill you get there i think it must be hard to choose right area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted January 28, 2016 Report Share Posted January 28, 2016 We like the look of Mindarie ….. says online comute time to Perth by road is about 35 minutes not sure though , But i agree with you stormy untill you get there i think it must be hard to choose right area In non rush hour possible but rush hour driving deffo not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I also did a job in Butler yesterday (Huntly ave) and she had been burgled, happening in so many suburbs. She (an Aussie) said they get so many weirdo's walking by, they've actually just moved to another rental in ..... Butler, this one though is enclosed by gates, has CCTV and alarm !!!!! The need for it eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutnudger Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hate to disappoint you Keefo, but when we lived in East London we lived behind an enclosed gate and had an alarm. When we lived in Manchester, we had a house alarm and our car was broken into the first night there.. Trouble happens all around the world, not just in Perth! Been home 3 years now and not once have we had trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hate to disappoint you Keefo, but when we lived in East London we lived behind an enclosed gate and had an alarm. When we lived in Manchester, we had a house alarm and our car was broken into the first night there.. Trouble happens all around the world, not just in Perth! Been home 3 years now and not once have we had trouble. In 41 years i knew nobody who was burgled in England, i used to play footy and socialised with many different people so would have heard. Here I know over half a dozen plus all the people I've done work for who say it's getting terrible. Yes you had gates and alarm etc but here it's the norm for CCTV, shutters, security screens, alarm, a lethal dog. I guess it's where you come from. When I used to travel to Liverpool for night matches it was always felt safer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutnudger Posted January 29, 2016 Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 I don't think it is the norm. I am Australian and not once have my parents had any trouble in their nearly 65 years. I don't know anyone who has CCTV or any of the other things. My brother has shutters but that is for the heat! What do you class as a lethal dog, nasty breeds of dogs live all over the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane and Cara Posted January 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2016 Hi everyone Thanks for your messages - are you saying Butler isn't a safe area to live in? Thanks Cara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hi everyone Thanks for your messages - are you saying Butler isn't a safe area to live in? Thanks Cara You need to be here to get the feel of the place. I have never had problems and people where saying the same about the area we choose. Been here nearly 2 years and no one i know has had any trouble It does not matter where u live you will get your druggies ECT. I lived in a nice area back in England and cars got robbed off drives houses got broken into in. You can not second guess where they are going to target. Get here enjoy and pick area that suits your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 If you end up in Butler give us a shout as we are across the road in Eden Beach, we have an 8 year old and 4 year old. Bulter as a place like any you have some who will say its great and other that say it horrible. There a quite a few xpats there and its not too far to travel depending on where you will work. I work in Fremantle so have a rather horrible drive to and from work, should be moving to Wangra this year so not forever. I would say have a good look around the area once here and see how it feels, i found that looking on real estate is okay(pretty much all i did leading up to coming out) however what you think is a cracking house and area has a different feel once you are in the street or looking around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) I echo what others have said about not making a decision to live somewhere based on internet research. Places can feel so different when you actually visit them... and I mean walk around them, visit the shops, schools etc, not just a drive through. We often get comments on this forum from people who had decided on an area just from the research they had done on the internet, but when they got here, they found it didn't suit them or feel right, and ended up living somewhere totally different. Research is a wonderful thing as it gives you a starting point, but keeping an open mind is important also. Crimewise - well opportunist crime is everywhere in the world these days and in direct proportion to the rise in drug and alcohol abuse, and you just have to be aware of your personal circumstances, not leave your property unlocked, walk in dodgy areas in the dark alone, etc. But that is common sense anyway isn't it. Some areas are worse than others, as it is anywhere of course, but some people just seem to fixate on crime in order to justify their fear of same. There are a few threads on this forum about this, and you might like to read through them to better assess the situation. Edited January 31, 2016 by Rossmoyne spelling!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest6235 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 You need to be here to get the feel of the place.I have never had problems and people where saying the same about the area we choose. Been here nearly 2 years and no one i know has had any trouble It does not matter where u live you will get your druggies ECT. I lived in a nice area back in England and cars got robbed off drives houses got broken into in. You can not second guess where they are going to target. Get here enjoy and pick area that suits your family. I think you live in Rockingham Deb, that is where my mums friend has lived for the last 39 years or so and I think they've been ok too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I think you live in Rockingham Deb, that is where my mums friend has lived for the last 39 years or so and I think they've been ok too. Yes never had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane and Cara Posted February 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 You need to be here to get the feel of the place.I have never had problems and people where saying the same about the area we choose. Been here nearly 2 years and no one i know has had any trouble It does not matter where u live you will get your druggies ECT. I lived in a nice area back in England and cars got robbed off drives houses got broken into in. You can not second guess where they are going to target. Get here enjoy and pick area that suits your family. Thanks a lot for your reply Deb. Guess we just have to take a gamble ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane and Cara Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 If you end up in Butler give us a shout as we are across the road in Eden Beach, we have an 8 year old and 4 year old. Bulter as a place like any you have some who will say its great and other that say it horrible. There a quite a few xpats there and its not too far to travel depending on where you will work. I work in Fremantle so have a rather horrible drive to and from work, should be moving to Wangra this year so not forever. I would say have a good look around the area once here and see how it feels, i found that looking on real estate is okay(pretty much all i did leading up to coming out) however what you think is a cracking house and area has a different feel once you are in the street or looking around the house. Hi Jason thanks for your reply! Meeting up would be great, it's daunting not knowing anyone. we are hoping to move over around June time, will give you a shout when we arrive and thanks for all the information, I think you just got to take a gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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