whos moved to oz then relocated to another state??

snow white · 15-01-2009, 10:56 PM

hi guys,
just wondered how many have finally made the big move to oz picked a state then decided to move to another state or moved to uk then back to oz but chose different state, be good to hear where and why you chose the area you did, might help others choose which area would suit them best and be good to hear the pros and cons of different states for different family needs
lesley xx

**The Thomsons** · 15-01-2009, 11:06 PM

We were torn between Brisbane and Perth but went for Perth as got the best job offer there. Perth is great but part of me wishes it had been Brisbane as Perth is very isolated. There are far more places to visit from brisbane, both by car and 'plane. I love Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. I also think that the food is slightly better in QLD (restaurants not supermarkets). However, I prefer the Perth climate, less humid. I also love the fact that Perth is a coastal city, whereas in Brissie you have to drive to the beach. You get less beasties in Perth too I find, although saw 3 Redbacks yesterday!!!

snow white · 16-01-2009, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by The Thomsons

We were torn between Brisbane and Perth but went for Perth as got the best job offer there. Perth is great but part of me wishes it had been Brisbane as Perth is very isolated. There are far more places to visit from brisbane, both by car and 'plane. I love Noosa and the Sunshine Coast. I also think that the food is slightly better in QLD (restaurants not supermarkets). However, I prefer the Perth climate, less humid. I also love the fact that Perth is a coastal city, whereas in Brissie you have to drive to the beach. You get less beasties in Perth too I find, although saw 3 Redbacks yesterday!!!

heh, we chose brisbane, gold coast it is lovely here loads for kids too do loads lovely places too visit but job situation is not so good for us anyway, oh is wanting to move to victoria or perth as hes in touch with friends there who keep telling him hed be better of with his trade working in vicoria etc hes a plumber gasfitter, and aint much call for heating engineers in qld lol, i must admit havent seen any beasties either that ior they come out when im asleep. we have friends who chose perth they love it and are very happy there
lesley x

**PommieLady** · 16-01-2009, 12:36 AM

We were originally WA country then Perth. Wasn't our cup of tea, and funnily enough our friends (Australian WA born and bred) often moan about various issues related to being in WA or the WA attitude lol

Country was very isolated and with my job you see the underbelly of society and country WA has a huge underbelly

However I think if you have kids, live in a nice suburb and are happy socialising with other professionals and their families who have located in the area you might only hate the long drive to Perth for decent shopping or trips abroad.

Perth was too spread out for us. Its a city for shoppers and large family vehicles. Again more for families, staying in your suburb you can ignore the poverty etc in the other suburbs (not with my job) and socialise with other professionals and imigrants etc, in a family BBQ style.

Also didn't like the sedentary lifestyle, I reckon WA skews the obesity data for Australia. Primary food is fast food, yuk.

We've moved to Tassie, nearly 18 months ago, it was like emigrating all over again it was so different. Lovely people, its very friendly and community oriented. Great food and lots of choice of fab restaruants and loads of wine thats so good most of it never leaves the island (we drink it all lol) beautiful scenery, a sense of history and less than two hours to get to the beach, bush, mountain, river & city. Its also only a short cheap trip to the mainland.

There isn't the reliance on fast food that we saw in WA or the segregation of the poor or the level of crime.

There has only been two downsides so far, one is being 15km from the cbd and finding that you're out in woopwoop, its great to have views of the mountains and live on four acres and OH got to try having pigs and sheep as well as the chooks and dogs. We'd love to move into one of the character properties that are abundant in Launceston, and be able to walk to work, pub, restaurant, social activities and shops. However don't know if we'll be able to sell the house now with the recession.

The other problem has been the unseasonably cold and windy summer we've been having. Strangely the winter wasn't such an issue as we have a large wood burner that is designed to run 24/7, toasty house, even though its large.

Lots of people love WA but it just wasn't for us so please don't take my personal experience or opinion personally

snow white · 16-01-2009, 12:45 AM

thank you for such fantastic post it gives me an insight and others into the differences each place can offer depending on what your needs are, shame they dont do a decent documentary instead of that new W.D.U. rubbish to show each state what it offers and what people can expect if they chose there to make their big to oz would save a lot of people making the wrong choices i believe,
lesley x

**The Thomsons** · 16-01-2009, 04:52 AM

Originally Posted by PommieLady

We were originally WA country then Perth. Wasn't our cup of tea, and funnily enough our friends (Australian WA born and bred) often moan about various issues related to being in WA or the WA attitude lol

Country was very isolated and with my job you see the underbelly of society and country WA has a huge underbelly

However I think if you have kids, live in a nice suburb and are happy socialising with other professionals and their families who have located in the area you might only hate the long drive to Perth for decent shopping or trips abroad.

Perth was too spread out for us. Its a city for shoppers and large family vehicles. Again more for families, staying in your suburb you can ignore the poverty etc in the other suburbs (not with my job) and socialise with other professionals and imigrants etc, in a family BBQ style.

Also didn't like the sedentary lifestyle, I reckon WA skews the obesity data for Australia. Primary food is fast food, yuk.

We've moved to Tassie, nearly 18 months ago, it was like emigrating all over again it was so different. Lovely people, its very friendly and community oriented. Great food and lots of choice of fab restaruants and loads of wine thats so good most of it never leaves the island (we drink it all lol) beautiful scenery, a sense of history and less than two hours to get to the beach, bush, mountain, river & city. Its also only a short cheap trip to the mainland.

There isn't the reliance on fast food that we saw in WA or the segregation of the poor or the level of crime.

There has only been two downsides so far, one is being 15km from the cbd and finding that you're out in woopwoop, its great to have views of the mountains and live on four acres and OH got to try having pigs and sheep as well as the chooks and dogs. We'd love to move into one of the character properties that are abundant in Launceston, and be able to walk to work, pub, restaurant, social activities and shops. However don't know if we'll be able to sell the house now with the recession.

The other problem has been the unseasonably cold and windy summer we've been having. Strangely the winter wasn't such an issue as we have a large wood burner that is designed to run 24/7, toasty house, even though its large.

Lots of people love WA but it just wasn't for us so please don't take my personal experience or opinion personally

It's true what you say about segregation of the poor in WA. I've noticed that people tend to stick very much to their own suburbs (in Perth) and only venture out when they have to, which seems very strange to me. It means that everybody uses the same facilities and you are constantly bumping into your neighbours, and everyone knows everyone else's business.
I have to say you sell Tasmania very well, it sounds lovely!

snow white · 16-01-2009, 04:54 AM

i know she does doesnt she lol though i dont think it would be for me and all my kids think they would get rather lonely in the middle of nowhere, me i wouldnt mind hubbie woould love it log burning stove and all space mmmm i would have loved to live somewhere where you have your own freedom and do your own thing would be lovely a dream but a nice one
lesley x

**PommieLady** · 16-01-2009, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by snow white

they would get rather lonely in the middle of nowhere

Sorry should have been a bit more explicit. Its not in the middle of nowhere, we live in a suburb that is very popular with families, and the kids around here do a lot of outdoor activities, most have horses and motorcycles (riding on tracks on their land). There is a whole heap of different school buses that come here every morning.

Its just too far to get a taxi and that's if you can get one late at night, there's usually a long wait

so we can't go out drinkin

snow white · 16-01-2009, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by PommieLady

Sorry should have been a bit more explicit. Its not in the middle of nowhere, we live in a suburb that is very popular with families, and the kids around here do a lot of outdoor activities, most have horses and motorcycles (riding on tracks on their land). There is a whole heap of different school buses that come here every morning.

Its just too far to get a taxi and that's if you can get one late at night, there's usually a long wait

so we can't go out drinkin

oh i see, you do realise because of your posts more people will now be considering tasmania dont you lol
lesley x

**PommieLady** · 16-01-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by snow white

more people will now be considering tasmania dont you

Lol been talking about that to a friend today.... need to remember that the loveliness here is pretty dependent on the small population and low immigration rate (sorry guys) that gives it that small town community feel. So if I start bad mouthing Tassie you know why

Stef
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