Thanks for that info - we definitely have to do more exploring but it's hard with DP's shifts (he often works weekends).
Yep, I've heard that Mt Macedon is beautiful but not many shops (but good pubs).
I guess the thing I like about the idea of moving up there somewhere is that there's lots of little places to explore. Much easier to drive between the little towns up there than drive around the inner city here (for a nervous driver like me). And really, as it is, I only go to the end of my street to High Street, Northcote (well Westgarth), Clifton Hill or the city so it's not like being in the city means that the world is my oyster.
What d'you reckon the situation is with childcare/kinder up there? Easy/hard to get spots?
We used to live in Urquhart Street, Northcote....then had a sea-change to Mt Eliza on the Mornington Peninsula which we love. Sorry that is absolutely no help to you in regards to your question about Woodend, but everytime I see your username and location I think of our place in Urquhart Street....
Good luck with your decision and yes Woodend is a lovely spot.
I used to live in Northcote and moved to Sunbury - I hated it but I hate commuting and I worked in the city. Plus we were also child-free then and used to go out in the city a lot and it was a pain. However while we were there we did go to Woodend a bit as the Holgate brewery pub is there and it is just great - so that's a plus!
DP grew up in that area and said Woodend is a pretty quiet town - still very classic country town feel. He went to Braemar College and liked it but that was 20 years ago.
I did the "treechange" in my early 20s, sure it was only to Shepparton, but it was awesome. I still have many good friends up there and would still be there, circumstances permitting.
It's not as far as Shepparton, I used to do Melbourne and back in a day. Driving becomes part of your lifestyle, so whilst you will be spending less on other things, you will be spending more on petrol. But you have LOCAL shops, where you know the LOCAL people, and you will be part of a LOCAL community. Melbourne doesn't have that AFAIK.
Financially it appears to make sense. And DSD won't be able to "stay out" whenever she likes as the country isn't as "fun". As long as she falls in with a good crowd, she'll be fine.
Oh, Woodend is fantastic! I often wish we had moved there, but we came to Sunbury instead. Now I'm here, I'd still love to move there, or Macedon, or Kyneton, or Lancefield (or anywhere like that), but I've got a group of friends finally, so I'm reluctant to go anywhere now!
Nai, I didn't know you lived in Sunbury? Do you still live there? I asked for anybody who lived in Sunbury or surrounds in the 'local' thread, but got no replies...
I think as for DSD getting into trouble, it would be more if she fell in with a bad crowd. But from what I've noticed, all the young people around (Sunbury and when we go to places like Gisb, Woodend, etc) are actually really nice, not obnoxious typical teens. Its funny, they'll swear and cuss but as soon as you come close with a pram, they'll tell eachother to shut-it cos there's a lady with a baby comin'! lol. And if Woodend's anything like here (Sunbury), the locals look after themselves and keep most things under control.
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