Hi Caz. DH and I moved from Sydney to Melbourne last year but we were in a DHA house in Bexley which was great for both of us. Dh rang DHA and talked to them about our options as I was working in Stanmore and it was way to far for me to commute from Holsworthy. They were pretty helpful. There is some accommodation in the city near Randwick base and some on the North side of the Harbour so you may get lucky. Your husband's rank should help open up more options for you. The only drama with being closer to the city may be the yard size.
We really like Sydney, but we have lots of family there so that helps. Melbourne is good also although I am a little sick of the Melbourne winter. What I wouldn't give for a beautiful Sydney summers day and lunch time walk around the Harbour *sigh*
We are posted to Townsville but my father is posted to Randwick and commutes to work, used to do it by train and bus which wasnt bad and now drives from Holsworthy. It doesnt take him too long. But being a CAPT you should get better housing opportunities and just try your best to work with DHA on the best housing solution for you. I havent had good dealings with Sydney DHA so I cant tell you how well it will go.
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