Winston Hills v Greystanes..where to buy?

[hangingupsidedo]

My boyfriend and I want to purchase our first PPOR this year. I already have 2 IP's.

Our budget is $450k-$530k. We are aiming for 3 bedrooms, single garage, backyard.

We are thinking of either Winston Hills or Greystanes...are there any parts of these suburbs to avoid?

Pros and cons....which area should we go with?

 

[hangingupsidedo]

Need some advice as we are going to start looking this weekend...help!

 

[Nathan]

Winston Hills better.

+ we will be neighbours.

 

[bradje]

Yep Winston Hills has some quite nice areas...Greystanes has a few dodgy parts.
JB

 

[Nathan]

Parra council better then holroyd, holroyd dodgyier....

Greystanes ok, but surrounding it is how u going.... winston hills surrounds are more asthetically pleasing.

 

[twobobsworth]

My vote is for greystanes. Nice big block that you could either subdivide or build a decent granny flat on to help you with those mortgage payments.

You'll struggle to find something in that price range at winston hills. Just look at re.com.au now - only 2.

 

[perky29]

Winston Hills for sure. This may sound wierd, but here is my reasoning from years of watching kids sports....
My kids play in the Winston Hills soccer team - you won't find better parents than this lot. Not boastful , derogatory to their kids. Always encouraging. They don't start arguments either , but will finish them if provoked.
Compared to areas surrounding Greystanes that they play against (eg Pendle Hill, Wentworthville , Merrylands) , the people are chalk and cheese. This is also what I have found with the cricket parents from these areas also !!

Prices are similar as well.

 

[hangingupsidedo]

Thanks everybody. I think I have my answer then! Also, can anyone tell me why Winston Hills is more affordable than surrounding suburbs such as Northmead, North Rocks, Baulkham Hills??

 

[Nathan]

Parramatta council not Baulkham Hills Council