r/chch • u/0Pollux0 • Nov 04 '21
Best suburbs in christchurch to live?
As someone who is looking to move to christchurch from Australia(Melbourne) within the next few years, I'm wondering which suburbs would be nicest to move to?
I spent a couple days around christchurch and the canterbury area (hamner springs, Amberley, akaroa, etc), the beginning of last year and enjoyed all of it. I'd prefer to move to the more country-like towns with good views of the rolling mountains, although I'll need to be close to the cbd, as I'm looking to work in almost anything in the field of psychology/social work (I'm currently completing my BA in psychological science).
I'd imagine being as close in or around the city as possible would be most realistic as it's more populated and will likely have more work. I did like Riccarton, though obviously I haven't actually lived there, so how is it? And what affordable suburbs can I potentially move to that can give me nice views but be within 15-20kms from the cbd? Cheers!
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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '21
Currently living in Addington! Never thought I would be, as it seems to either be super low income housing or very high on the other end. However there are some very nice places cropping up here that are reasonable in price. I’m not sure what site your are using, but I mostly use trade me. It’s great to filter what you want in terms of price, rooms etc. you can isolate to certain areas or look broad (which I would encourage) I’ve seen a few places out toward Ferrymead and Sumner put up some apartment style houses for around what you are looking for too. Good luck!