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We went to the sunshine coast last August, sent 10 days in Caloundra and thought what a lovely place, we hope to move there this August but have not sold the house so it may be postponed now.
Getting very nervous, not knowing anyone and leaving family and friends behind.
I read on previous posts that rentals are hard to come by, we have a dog so would that go against us?
Location: caloundra on the sunshine coast of queensland
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caloundra and surrounding area
Hi there
We live in Moffat Beach near caloundra (3 mins drive) It is a fanatastic life here and so much more ideal for people with kids. We have spent lots of time around Aus and we are like so many other Families who really want to stay on the Sunshine Coast. YOU just have everything youcould wish for here. Weekends are wonderful as it is so relaxing and the beach is a stones throw. Best thing we ever did was to come here. It was hard at first though missing everyone at home...
Best of luck and if you need to know anything let us know. YOu may find it hard to get a rental with your dog I would make sure you sort something out first. the rental situation is a bit better now.
the Hughes family x 4 Jac Paul Ellis and Olivia
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Hello Bridget, we live at Golden Beach near Caloundra. It's a great area for families, the beaches are lovely and Golden Beach State School is a good school. We have been living here for 3 1/2 months. Our kids have made lots of friends and every-one is friendly. If I can help you with any-thing let me know.
Sharon
Hi Sharon
Is Golden Beach State school primary or secondary, are ther any reasonable rental properties around the area.
Hi Im really fancying Beerwah, have 2 kids 10 & 7 , my 10 yr old boy plays rugby league, footy and enjoys fishing and my daughter 7 is a very good gymnast and cheerleader, is there clubs around to accomodate , there activities?
Thanks Lisax
sounds great. the kinda of place i would love to bring my kids up in.... how is employment in the area. my oh is a joiner is there much work for this trade in the area??? and a part from the beach what are the towns like e.g shops, parks and resturants etc. any info would be great
We hope to be out there before the end of the year as long as this house sells.
We are also looking at the Sunshine Coast and I quite fancied Buderim but my Daughter who lives in Brissie says that a little way out of Buderim we would get more for our money.
Although been to Oz twice we have not really looked around at specific areas to live. I didnt want to get my hopes up in case I didnt get my visa.
Kawana Waters does sound nice as does Mooloolaba and Monteville and Maleny.................
Oh well does anyone want to buy a house in the UK??????? Didn't think so :-)
Hi Sharon H, Golden Beach is a primary school. There is a high school in Caloundra which is supposed to be a good school. There are some rentals around but often you get quite alot of people applying. The average weekly rent is around $350-$400. Sharon.
Can you not try the local hospitals directly? Although the main centre for paediatrics is royal brisbane hopsital. Nambour have paediatric ward but not sure about NICU. If u go to www.scdgp.com.au you can find out some of the local hopsital information there.
I want to live on the Sunshine Coast, can anyone find me a job as a neonatal nurse as Queensland health dont have any.
Sharon
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Can you not try the local hospitals directly? Although the main centre for paediatrics is royal brisbane hopsital. Nambour have paediatric ward but not sure about NICU. If u go to www.scdgp.com.au you can find out some of the local hopsital information there.
