Hi everyone. We arrived in Brisbane last week - that's myself, husband and 2 children. After having a good look around I think we have decided on Manly. Be great to here from anyone who lives in or around this area.

 

There are a couple of posters - Myrtle and Minarie Poms (I think that's her name!!!) who live up near Manly and they are both happy there. We are a little further south in Thornlands, but love the whole of the Bayside area. We find it fabulous for families.

Let me know if you need any help with anything.

Love

Rudi
x

 

We've recently moved to Manly and so far love the bayside location. Been in Bris for a few years living in Bulimba, which is also great for families. We've a 11 month old boy. If you want to meet for a coffee & cake, get in touch.

 

Feel free to ask away! :wink: We've been in Manly since July 2010 and loved it from the word go - and still do! There's a great vibe and loads to do with children. One thing to know though ... is that rentals can be tricky to come by .... but as long as you are alert and chase the agents, you will get there! If you are after state schools, manly state has the best reputation, but be warned there is a catchment area. Feel free to ask any specific questions and I'll help wherever I can!

 

Forgot to say ... as well as Mindariepoms .... Heldownunder is also living in manly - pm her and she'll give you her opinion on it too. :wink:

 

Thanks myrtle...
We have been here a month now lived in balnoral/hawthorne at first, but just love it over here in Manly. Our children are 5 and 3 so give us a shout if there is anything we can do or help with...

 

Thank you all for your replies. We have looked at a couple of rentals in Manly and seeing another couple tomorrow. We are also having a look at Manly & Manly West School. Any feedback on these schools would be helpful. Will defo be up for a coffee and chat as soon as we are sorted.

 

Daughter at manly state school its v popular ...i am a teacher but she hasnt been there long enough for me to pass judgement!!! Watch this space
Having expat playdate/ meet up at capalaba park on 11th feb - let me know if you fancy it

 

What grade is your daughter in? I will come along on the 11th - thank you for the invite.

 

My daughter is in grade 1 and son is 3.5 . I'll let you know playdate detailssoon. Any joy in rentals??? Its an exhausting experience!!

 

Hoping to hear today about rentals. My son will start prep and my daughter grade 3. X

 

We are also moving to Manly!!!!

Hi Helen and everybody,
Hope you've had a nice Crimbo?

Well, we have finally signed up on our new rental which will also be in Manly! We get the keys on the 9th Feb so getting rather excited now. Even though we love Bulimba where we are now,we just couldnt get a house big enough to suit our growing family without paying silly prices or forfeiting on something else, so we are moving to Manly where we equally love!
Now need to sort everything out, removals,utilities,get carpets cleaned on current property etc etc-going to be a mad couple of weeks
Oh well, will hopefully be worth it when we are having a little drink on our new balcony-and then it will be chaos all over again when baby number 2 arrives in April! ha ha ha
If anybody could recommend a good daycare in Manly for my 2 (soon to be 3 year old in Apr) I would really appreciate it. I have been looking at the Manly C&K but he'll be on a waitlist and wouldbt be eligible to start until next Jan I dont think? The only other one Ive seen is the Mother Duck,but dont know enough about it....
Thanks everybody!
Rach x

 

Hi Rach how was the uk???
Bulimba is nice but its fab here. Finlay has just started mother duck and i had some issues which were dealt with ... And am now happy he's in big kindy...
Having get together on 11th at capalaba ... Will you be able to come??

Hope you and bump well
Helen

 

We managed to secure a rental in Manly too and get the keys on Wednesday. The children start Manly State on Tuesday. Really pleased with Manly and like it more every time we visit. Good luck with your move Rach.

 

Well done you will love manly have parents here for another week but shout if you need anything.
Also wave a flag on the playground so we know who you are!!!

 

Hi Helen
Uk was good,apart from nightmare journey out (got stuck in KL for 2 days with snow), and we all fell ill whilst we were there:frown:
Anyway, Ill try my best for the 11th,may be a bit of a mad week as we get the keys 2 days before,so may have to make the next one
Hope you are enjoing having your parents over
Rach x

 

Hi everyone
I live in Wynnum on the esplanade just down from manly. We will be moving in about 4 weeks but im about at the mo if anyone needs anything just give me a shout. I have 3 kids aged 14,13 and 3. Our house is currently up for rental ( were breaking lease) its on the esplanade opposite the water park. Anyway just wanted to say hello. The ABCcentre in either wynnum west or manly west ( cant remember which) is good. My daughter goes to one at Wynnum central at the moment which is fantastic iits called children@bayterrace. Thats the only thing were going to miss lol :smile: