Sydney and Perth Suburbs Equivalent

Taro Milk Tea on 22/01/2024 - 10:18

Had a chat with a mate and intrigued with the idea of moving to Perth as the property price still relatively manageable.

For someone who has little clue of what are the suburb profiles in Perth looking like, what do you guys think of the equivalent suburbs in Perth for like: Chatswood, North Ryde, Bankstown, Paramatta, Surry Hills, Bondi Beach, Eastwood etc?

I think for me convenient is the key, I like suburbs like Chatswood or Paramatta where the train line is good and pretty much the suburb has everything.

Anyone here recently moved to Perth from Sydney recently that can share their experience?

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  • Fredfloresjr on 22/01/2024 - 10:27
    +1

    Good luck

  • Duckie2hh on 22/01/2024 - 10:30

    I wouldn't call both cities being "equivalent".

  • KaTst3R on 22/01/2024 - 10:57

    Parramatta

  • ginormousgiraffe on 22/01/2024 - 10:57

    Dapto

    • AndyC1 on 22/01/2024 - 18:01

      Bow wow.. Bow wow.

  • rambutann on 22/01/2024 - 11:16
    +3

    As a non Sydney person, I believe you've named a bunch of suburbs with culture.

    Perth lacks culture, so its very hard to compare. It is improving, but it'll take a while.

    Closest you'll get to any of those suburbs is Cottesloe and Bondi, and even then, there's about a 5% correlation.

    I strongly suggest you visit and try to live a day in the life of a Perth person.

    • Taro Milk Tea on 22/01/2024 - 12:47

      I believe you've named a bunch of suburbs with culture

      haha isn't everywhere a suburb with it's own culture? But yeah, I enjoy busy suburbs with many things around it

    • MediumsizeTony on 22/01/2024 - 18:58

      Ahhhhh interesting can you explain to me what “Culture” does some of these areas that were listed… Chatswood, North Ryde, Bankstown, Paramatta, Surry Hills, Bondi Beach, Eastwood have? Other then Beach…

      Look these areas are nice… They have some lovely scenery, trendy restaurants, good looking people but that’s about it… The real underlying culture of a lot of these areas is basically a class system with an heavy importance on superficial and financial prowess… It’s all your postcode, how much you make and who you are associated with / surnames… With a huge racism towards certain migrants / ethnic groups… It’s all tied into a false sense of wokeness… and a sense of false superiority….

      I mean I could argue Australia in general lacks culture but I would love to hear your thoughts on this magical culture in Chatswood, North Ryde, Bankstown, Paramatta, Surry Hills, Bondi Beach, Eastwood?

    • Ghost47 on 22/01/2024 - 19:21
      +1

      OP should be more specific about those suburbs and describe the qualities he likes about them rather than just name them.

      When I read those suburbs it mainly says to me "Large Chinese populations, mostly Liberal seats (I think?), some business hubs, good places to eat." Not sure if OP cares about schools.

      A quick Google suggests Crawley or Northbridge might suit them.

  • avoidfullprice on 22/01/2024 - 11:30
    -1

    I think for me convenient is the key

    In Sydney suburbs, you still live in civilisation.

    In Perth, unless you live in CBD, you are 30mins away from civilisation.

    So equivalence is more like a sydney suburb to a perth cbd street lol

    • EFC94 on 22/01/2024 - 12:10

      A brilliant example of someone who has either never been to Perth or someone who has insecurity issues about where they live.

      • avoidfullprice on 22/01/2024 - 15:36

        I lived there, hence my statement.

        You haven’t provided a comparison to counter, so let me ask which Sydney suburb you think is equivalent to aubin groove, joondoolup, fremantle in terms of active lifestyle?

        If you say Burswood/Victoria Park to be like Chatswood then it is like saying $100 has same spending power as $1.

        • EFC94 on 22/01/2024 - 19:54

          I’ve never lived in Sydney so am unable to provide an opinion on like suburbs. But I’m curious if you can tell me which suburbs in Perth are a 30 minute drive from a Woolworths or Coles? Or any other easy sign of civilisation?

  • Gdsamp on 22/01/2024 - 11:31
    +1

    perth suburbs are either beach themed or bush themed

  • Drakesy on 22/01/2024 - 11:44

    If the media is anything to go by, Armadale is the holy triniy equivalent! Gotta love the number of eastern states investors buying into that ghetto.

    I would debate that property prices are better in Perth. They're manageable, not totally effed by eastern states investors (although they're quickly heading that way).

    One big difference is that in Perth the suburbs aren't overly self contained and lack the older charm that Sydney has. Think of it as a mass produced Japanese car vs a Euro. One's more expensive to maintain/purchase, however gives you a smile. The other will get you from A-B however will do it without the bonuses/quirks of something with prestige.

    They're two very different lifestyles, i personally prefer Sydney's aged look to it and lifestyle. The cost though can get effed.

    Don't buy into the hype that RE investment spruikers are doing. They all have vested interests in Perth. It's already gone up 20% and i feel there's a limited amount left in it before Melbourne becomes the investment mecca again.

    • Taro Milk Tea on 22/01/2024 - 12:49

      I would debate that property prices are better in Perth. They're manageable, not totally effed by eastern states investors (although they're quickly heading that way)

      seems to be the trend lately

      They're two very different lifestyles, i personally prefer Sydney's aged look to it and lifestyle. The cost though can get effed.

      I see. Yes the cost is one of the biggest factor for me to have this consideration. I think the lifestyle will be improved in the next 10-20 years if many people starting to move over to Perth (incl Brisbane too I heard)

  • Gdsamp on 22/01/2024 - 11:50
    +3

    NOR suburbs West of Marmion: white south africans or british people
    NOR suburbs along the freeway between marmion and alexander drive: middle class, literally average perth. blocks get smaller the further north you go.
    SOR Suburbs between canning river and Roe Hwy: Asians

    Any suburb south of Thomas Rd: bogan
    Any suburb east of Tonkin: bogan

  • Almost Banned on 22/01/2024 - 12:31
    +1

    Yeah - they don't translate well. Based on my Sydney memories of thirty years ago…
    Equivalent of Chatswood - maybe Warwick or Karrinyup. Maybe Joondalup if you go a bit further.
    Equivalent of Parramatta - maybe Guildford or Midland.
    Equivalent of North Ryde - maybe Murdoch.
    But again - these don't translate well.
    You might be better off telling us what you are looking for in a suburb and then you can get some options.

    • Taro Milk Tea on 22/01/2024 - 12:53

      thanks. I am looking for an Active suburb where, ideally, it has a big shopping centre, various of food options and maybe a good school for future kids. That's why I think the only suburb I can think of in Sydney to have such profile is Chatswood. It's modern, busy, multicultural and it still has that suburban living profile if that makes any sense?

      • Drakesy on 22/01/2024 - 13:23
        +2

        Yeah, Karrinyup, Scarborough, Innaloo or Doubleview would be your ideal areas then. All are full of young families and are relatively close the beach.

        The further inland you go the cheaper it'll get though.
        I feel maylands and Bayswater are good if you're chasing a decent sized block

      • Gdsamp on 22/01/2024 - 13:25
        +2

        big shopping centres: NOR karrinyup, joondalup; SOR carousel, garden city (booragoon, but it's pretty dead these days)
        food centres: NOR: leederville, highgate; SOR Victoria Park, fremantle maybe
        top public schools NOR Churchlands, Perth modern (academically selective entry only); SOR Rossmoyne, Willetton, Applecross
        top private schools are generally NOR and in or near the Golden triangle suburbs and generally not co-ed

        perth culture is work fifo, buy 4x4, go to beach, drink at pub.
        i think you will struggle to find a 'bustling' suburb in Perth. the description of it being a big country town is fairly apt

        • Almost Banned on 22/01/2024 - 16:52

          Don't forget Shenton for good schools NOR. Don't really know about Bob Hawke college yet…

          • Gdsamp on 22/01/2024 - 18:04

            @Almost Banned: it's a decent school for sure
            my only comments would be that you get some kids ending up there who have been kicked out of the prestigious private schools for various reasons.
            you do not generally get that at the other schools where many parents are specifically relocating to those areas for the schools

      • rambutann on 22/01/2024 - 13:30
        +2

        Yeah, you're going to have a bad time. Almost none of the things you've mentioned exist in Perth.
        Perth is not an active place.

        Your best combination is, a suburb with a low level of activity, a 15 minute drive to a big shopping centre, minimal food options, and maybe a good school.

        You can also get a suburb with no activity, a 5 minute drive to a big shopping centre, no food options and maybe a good school.

        Perth is not a place for people who want culture or activity. Its a place for people who want a relaxing lifestyle with very little interaction with other humans.

        • Taro Milk Tea on 22/01/2024 - 14:34

          yeah makes sense.

          Its a place for people who want a relaxing lifestyle with very little interaction with other humans.

          Tbh, I really don't mind this life style as well. I think I am just to get some understanding which suburbs in Perth that are worth to look around and research.

        • brendanm on 22/01/2024 - 15:38

          Lol, a shopping centre and some food stores is not culture. Perth is much nicer than Sydney.

      • Almost Banned on 22/01/2024 - 13:42
        +1

        If you want a big shopping centre and good schooling then you need to look around Booragoon and neighbouring suburbs. Two of the best public high schools in the state, big shopping centre, reasonably proximate to both the city and Fremantle, and close to the river.
        If you have the budget, that's a good option.
        That said, the suburb itself is not exactly a vibrant hub of night-life, but easy enough to get to Freo or even Vic Park if you want.
        EDIT Actually that area has 4 pretty good public schools - with Willetton/Rossmoyne being the stand-outs, but Applecross and Melville being not far behind.

        • Taro Milk Tea on 22/01/2024 - 14:31

          thanks - I will try to do some research on the suburbs you mentioned. I understand it's impossible (for now) to find the suburb profiles I mentioned above in Perth

  • shaybisc on 22/01/2024 - 17:34

    Sydney culture huh. Isn't that what Melbourne people say Sydney lacks?

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