How long does it take to get from Perth CBD to the outer suburbs?

[Guest Tranterfamily]

It is very confusing trying to choose the right suburb for our family.

 

It also doesn't help not knowing how long it takes to get from Perth CBD to all the outer suburbs.

 

When looking at maps, I tend to think that everywhere we are considering might be too far away from the CBD.

 

Can anyone help to give me some sort of timescale from Perth CBD to the north and south?

 

We would like to be able to go into the CBD without it being too far to travel but also not so close that we feel we are living in a city.

[Paulr]

You need to say an area so people can help you, also go on google maps and put directions in and it will tell you how long it will take. The trains are very good to so you might want to pick a suburb with a station.

Also go on real estate and see what suburbs fit your budget.

Edited November 16, 2012 by Paulr

[Guest Tranterfamily]

Thank you, didn't really think about that!

 

We have been looking at Butler due to still being able to get a brand new house for a decent price.

 

Maybe Joondalup because the area seems to have a lot of facilities for the family.

 

To try to get a feel for how big Perth and the surrounding surburbs are, could someone compare it to somewhere else for size.

[Paulr]

Are you buying straight away then?

Butler is approx 40 mins by car could be 1hr 40 mins at the wrong time!

No station I think clarkson is nearest someone will correct me if wrong!

I haven't been here that long but it seems to sprawl out to me lots of dual carriageways and red lights! Nice when actually in a suburb well some anyway! I would say joondalup is a good place to be.

[Guest Tranterfamily]

Is the traffic really bad in Perth or is just at peak times?

[Paulr]

Just peak times not that I've been travelling then! It does keep moving though when I've encountered a build up.

[fifi69]

My thots on traffic are totally diferent from the above posters. Rush hour going home starts at about 3pm. If you dont have to commute then all the better. Its a nightmare out there. Find your job then try and live nearby

[Guest Tranterfamily]

Is this just for CBD or all suburbs?

[bensdad]

Traffic is not the best however I prefer to live south of the river there's a few decent shortcuts into the CBd whereas coming from the north there's only 3 main roads to use v

[Give me a break!]

I think the traffic is horrendous. Its not the distance that is the issue more so the traffic. Trains are good, but parking at them is really bad, well here in the southern suburbs not sure about NOR. Also if schools are a factor think of them too. Im afraid it is daunting but what we did is base our search within a 30 minute drive of my OH's work.

[Guest Tranterfamily]

Due top perth getting bigger all the time, has there been any mention of trying to solve the traffic issue?

[Gemzee]

Joondalup is nice, I lived near there (Edgewater) for a few months. Probably takes roughly 30 minutes on the train from there to the city centre.

[Shelleywelley66]

Hi we live in Mindarie and I personally would only take the train (from Clarkson Station) as the traffic is really busy at peak times. The motorway is usually two lanes but to put in perspective I feel Perth is the size of Manchester and on the train it takes 20-25 mins on a clean, direct and running on time train so it is no hassle. However if you are looking to work outisde of the city train and bus might be more timely and in that case you may want to look at living nearer where you work.

[lozzachino]

There are a few upgrades on the mitchell hence a lot of build up when the school run starts around 3 all the way through to early evening. They say once butler train station is built it will ease some congestion in the freeway but if we keep getting 1500 migrants a week i dint see it getting any better, just far worse.

 

if you seriously want to be close enough to the cbd i wouldnt think butler would suit you.

 

And just because google maps say 20/30 mins to get somewhere dont think its accurate. Once you encounter traffic, or get stopped at every red light you can easily add another 10 mins in non peak time and at least double it in peak times.

[Bibbs]

If you are working in the CBD, parking is expensive. All the guys I work with get public transport.

 

I used to commute at least 45mins each way around Hampshire/Berksire in the UK.

I also felt that I came all the way to Perth, and I didn't want to have a longer commute (what's the point of coming for a better life if you are sat in traffic for half your free time).

 

The trains are quick, but the busses take their time as they tend to wind their way through the suburbs to cover a large catchment area.

 

Burswood was 10mins to the city on train, Bayswater is about 15. Bibra Lake was 45mins on a bus. Use Google maps and the 'public transport' option on the route planner.

 

The trains also get very full the closer to the city you are on some routes. A colleague is near Stirling, but the trains are too full to get on, so he gets into work for 10:30. I'm coming from Bayswater and get in about 7 (on the first commuter train) to avoid the rush, all the seats have gone by the time it gets to me.

 

Once you are here you'll realise that everyone drives socially, but not very far. We are half way between Midland and the CBD and have friends in Baldivas and Clarkson, but it's a "chore" to go that far to see them. I'd really hate to commute to the CBD from there.