GemmaP

I have lived in old Quinns Rocks for 4 years now, and have to say it is like no other beach side suburb in Perth. Lush greenery, hilly, interesting, stunning architectural houses that have been mastered into the undulating landscape of a suburb that has NOT been bulldozed flat like all of the new beach side suburbs found along the coast of Perth. In Quinns you truly are nestled in the sand dunes of one of Australia's beautiful beaches. I dare you to try and find another beach suburb where the houses are this close to the beach, and at these prices. Don't get me wrong, it's not all affordable but much more competitively priced than others and the population is diverse. I live only 250 metres from the beach costing around the high 500's. You could purchase a house further back for as little as $300,000's or as much as +2million closer to the beach. Blocks of land range from cottage size to 1000's of square metres. There is none of the ridiculously tiny blocks of land with shared walls or say Hi to your neighbour as you sit on the toilet sized blocks of land you will find in the newer developments. The beach is stunning, everything you would hope for from an Aussie beach. Swim, Surf, or laze around on the powder white sand and crystal clear waters, peaceful and not over crowded. Or even walk your furry friend at the Dog beach. Afterwards stroll over to one of the cafés. Portofinos is a lovely café and restaurant with ocean and park views. It is also a beautiful wedding venue. Or go to Salty's, a weathered typical beach shack style café. Overlooking the azure waters. Grab a fish burger, and you can walk over the road to the park and playground looking down to the ocean. And then there is Chippy's Café which borders onto the neighbouring suburb (bulldozed flat $$$ suburb) and have panoramic views of the ocean, a live band playing as you eat a casual meal with your cold pressed juice. Quinns Rocks is a investor's dream, new rezoning potentials and a 23 unit apartment complex starting to be built. There are LOTS of schools in the suburb, childcare and medical facilities. It is a 15 minute drive to Joondalup Hospital , Joondalup CBD, Universities, Colleges, and the newest and largest shopping centre in Western Australia Lakeside shopping centre. Mindarie marina is close by, and the train stations which link you to the city if you can tear yourself away from the beach for the grit of the city. The suburb is currently undergoing many improvements, demolitions of the old beach side holiday homes from 50+ years ago and many renovations. Gardens are mature, watch gum trees sway as the ocean breeze blows in and listen to kookaburra's, cockatoo's and swaying leaves. I dare you to try and find that in another beach side suburb in Perth! Quinns Rocks is beautiful, interesting and like no other. Families, couples and retirees can enjoy this beach side slice of heaven.