Singles in Victoria

**ScottishSteve** · 03-04-2009, 09:18 AM

Hi All,
I'm at the SS stage of my visa. I'm looking for the best places to stay for singles in Victoria. I noticed that most threads are family orientated and wanted to see if anyone has an idea for people who likes the nightlife etc. I currently DJ clubs in the UK/Ibiza, and I'm looking for somewhere that I can continue my love of music etc. Melbourne is of course my first choice but my visa doesn't allow me to live in the city. I was looking at Geelong but I just wanted to know of any other areas to look at

Also, is there a expat meetup group in these places as I think it will be good for settling early

**Petals** · 05-04-2009, 09:44 PM

Near to the CBD would suit you, look at Richmond, South Bank, Docklands, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Carlton, North Melbourne, CBD itself, West Melbourne, going a bit further out South Yarra, Prahran, St Kilda, Elwood all good areas for single people.

There is a good live band scene not that I know much about it but my daughter is into live bands etc.

Have a look at Cityhobo Moving to Sydney or Melbourne? Find where to live with Cityhobo - Home

Also quite a few young Brits already in Melbourne, have a look at Britvics.

Good luck

**Petals** · 09-04-2009, 06:34 AM

Noticed that you say your visa will not let you live in the city and you are looking at Geelong, Geelong is a lovely place. Bendigo is good too, both my children did post graduate at Latrobe Uni there and both of them loved Bendigo, lots of night life and having a large university lots of young people around.

Have a look at cityhobo site

**ScottishSteve** · 21-04-2009, 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by Petals

Near to the CBD would suit you, look at Richmond, South Bank, Docklands, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Carlton, North Melbourne, CBD itself, West Melbourne, going a bit further out South Yarra, Prahran, St Kilda, Elwood all good areas for single people.

There is a good live band scene not that I know much about it but my daughter is into live bands etc.

Have a look at Cityhobo Moving to Sydney or Melbourne? Find where to live with Cityhobo - Home

Also quite a few young Brits already in Melbourne, have a look at Britvics.

Good luck

Thanks for that. I'll take some time and go through the website

**ScottishSteve** · 21-04-2009, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Petals

Noticed that you say your visa will not let you live in the city and you are looking at Geelong, Geelong is a lovely place. Bendigo is good too, both my children did post graduate at Latrobe Uni there and both of them loved Bendigo, lots of night life and having a large university lots of young people around.

Have a look at cityhobo site

Thats good to hear. I've just had my agent come back to me and apparently the vic government are happy for me to go under a 176 visa which allows me to stay where I want in Vic now vipppeeee! Takes a lot of pressure off. I can now have a good look round to see whats best and defo give Bendigo a look

**holly** · 07-05-2009, 11:03 AM

i wouldnt worry bout been in the middle of the xcity because the transport links are great with trains,trams and night buses getting you to most of the surronding arears!

**Clarezee** · 11-06-2009, 05:07 AM

Scott, I can say with confidence that you will LOVE St Kilda! It is about 20mins by tram to the city, very accessable....St Kilda itself is packed with character, great nightlife, beach, bars, cafe's....I find it EXTREMELY hard to stay in of a weekend!! I currently live here (moved from Reading in the UK) and LOVE it. Absolutely no regrets and feel I live in the best place in the world.

I am VERY into my house/trance music, loved the Ibiza and London scene back home and have not been disappointed moving here...Paulo Mojo played at a "free" Sunday Sessions event here recently..as well as Hernan Cattaneo (not sure if you know them or what type of music you are into) not that that should influence any decision but there are the good artists here....!! There are festivals galore (all pretty local) and a great live band scene....even if thats not your thing you will more than likely get into it.

There is a magazine called "The Beat" over here which often advertises for artists, singers, DJ's etc....bit like a paper version of mixmag I guess....but you may find that useful when you are over.

Ive been all over Aussie and personallly, I dont think Ill ever live anywhere else than St Kilda...it rocks! Very chilled, un-pretencious and funky place (bit like Brighton or Camden if Im to compare it with anywhere at home.....)

If I can offer any advice or help let me know....I am more than happy to help.

Best of luck,

Clare

**Clarezee** · 11-06-2009, 05:08 AM

Oh and by the way...Im blonde so apologies for calling you Scott...Steve...haaaa....its all the partying...takes its toll!!! lol! X

**Clarezee** · 11-06-2009, 05:10 AM

And one more thing...sorry...Im not sure if Bendigo is the right place...been there lots...wouldnt say the nightlife is that hot and its a LONG way from anywhere (in UK terms of a long way), you kinda feel like you are a little deserted there.....just my opinion tho. X

**Petals** · 11-06-2009, 05:45 AM

There are plenty of pubs in Bendigo, I remember when my son went up there to do is dip ed first place he went was the pub, got to know people, daughter who loves late nights went out all the time in Bendigo, its all about getting out and about and meeting people I think wherever you live. My daughter and son liked it because they could "stagger" home after a night out and not have to drive.