wardie 22 Posted October 9, 2014 Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi I'm thinking about moving to Canberra as there are some good job opportunities for me. I'd be looking to rent a 2 bed unit. Would $500/week suffice in a reasonable area? I'd also be keen to join a cycling/running/tri group too. What suburbs should I research? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
staelthrider 45 Posted October 10, 2014 Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 $500 a week will get you a lot these days. Rent has gone down about 15% over the past 12 months since a massive in flux in apartments in Gungahlin over the past year. They are shit house quality though, tiles falling off bathrooms 3 months after delivery, etc. I pay $480 for a 2 bedroom unit in Braddon and I reckon it'll be relisted at $420 a week after we move out. Been here 3 years. $500 will get you a sweet 2 bedroom place with double car spot near the city. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardie 22 Posted October 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2014 Thanks for that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Formerly known as BOTP II 107 Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Best city in the world. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wardie 22 Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I really like it too. I also think my boys would like it. The wife less so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BarryBevan 1,573 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Hi I'm thinking about moving to Canberra as there are some good job opportunities for me. I'd be looking to rent a 2 bed unit. Would $500/week suffice in a reasonable area? I'd also be keen to join a cycling/running/tri group too. What suburbs should I research? Thanks Don't do it unless you love the job, soulless and very pricey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fluffyduck 41 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Great place if you like riding (all types) and running. All within 5mins of your inner 'city' $500 two beddie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parkside 1,203 Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I'm biased as I lived there til I was 7 and have been back regularly for work or to see friends. I drove down Thursday for the day for a conference arriving during peak hour and the traffic was non existent. I am still impressed by the architecture, the wide streets, open space and bush everywhere. If it was closer to surf it would be perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oldschool69 116 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 If its so good there the residents should stay put on weekends.instead of making traffic jambs on the south coast..haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mooze 10 Posted October 19, 2014 Report Share Posted October 19, 2014 Pity it isn't on the coast or slightly better climate. Other than that it can be a pretty great place. Highly educated population, good schools, good restaurants and cafes (gotta have somewhere for the lobbyists to take the pollies/senior staffers), great riding and running (as well as swimming - many lunch times got own lane and sometimes own pool at AIS). Traffic can be crap at times (compared to Port Mac, not compared to Sydney or Brisbane). You can get to the beaches faster (and with free parking) than from many areas of Sydney - with a great bakery stop on the way. We're getting close to pulling pin here and heading back due to missing it (never ever thought I'd say that). Port's lovely but the bogans, low level of education in population, and the boys club attitude is seriously starting to grate (only place I know where a financial services firm has been stupid enough to knowingly hire someone fired for sexual harassment and think they won't lose business when their female clients find out). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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