gwendalynt
Reviews
"Relocated from WA."
We moved to NT from remote WA.
When relocating we didn't really have much knowledge about the areas.
We researched and found good reviews and bad reviews.
We moved to Farrar on whim, it was literally the last house after 5 days of searching with no luck.
We honestly couldn't be happier, having moved from a remote area, the city felt quite daunting.
But Farrar is great - lots of bush. Close enough to the city but still close enough to the bush.
Almost everything you could need is within a 5 minute drive. Its quite, people are friendly and its just a nice place to be.
The rent could be a little bit more expensive than other suburbs but all of the houses are relatively new. So I guess you get what you pay for.
We'll be sticking around for a while I'd say.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
"A small town where everyone knows your name."
I moved to Halls Creek on a three month contact and that was just over 6 years ago.
Its a great little town which gets better the longer you stay, there is a high turn over of professionals who come to the town for work so to really build meaningful relationships it takes a bit of time and resilience.
Like everywhere else in the Kimberley the crime rate fluctuates and break and enters happen more than they should - but in saying that Ive never once felt unsafe.
There is one shop, the local IGA which is a little overpriced but food can be brought in Kununurra and brought back. Ive found we usually head up there every 4-6 weeks.
The Kimberley Hotel and Motel provide decent meals, and there is also a little cafe and bakery.
The tourist information centre is a great little oasis worth exploring as it the art centre.
Things to do include Palm Spring, China Wall, Lake Komatopillar and Mary & Caroline Pools are the main attractions however if you go a little off track exploring you'll find some great surprise.
There is a lot of general negative assumptions made about Halls Creek and people who are quick to judge do tend to hightail it out of town, but those who get involved in community events and involve themselves learn pretty quick that its an awesome place to live.
Who lives here?
- Families with kids
Like every town it has its issues, but I have never felt unsafe. If you take the time to engage with the community you'll see its not as bad as its reputation.
There are facebook pages you can join such as the community page, which you can ask questions and have local responses. I think if you go in with an open mind you'll have a wonderful experience.
is it safe to live there for 3 years. I got the job there but I am really unsure whether to go there or not