Hi I'm new and Moving to Brisbane area!

[jollyroger]

I am new on PIO and me and my wife are looking forward to landing in Brisbane in 6 weeks time,i'll be working in the city,so looking to live in a suburb that is not too far away and we can both get to the city.

I've researched suburbs on the net but what are they like??,i don't know,we never done a recce so what suburbs are good and where do we steer clear of?

Any help much appreciated.
JollyRoger

[sheena]

hiya, welcome to pio! we are in the west of brisbane, about 40-45 mins from city or is that too far??

sheena

[jollyroger]

hiya, welcome to pio! we are in the west of brisbane, about 40-45 mins from city or is that too far??

sheena

Not at all,I travel 1 hour and 10 mins over here to get to work,so that's no problem.

Where are you?

[sheena]

hiya, try looking for sinnomon park/westlake/mount ommaney/middle park/jindalee
all very nice ares, good for schools/shopping etc!
if you need any more info give us a shout!!

sheena

[TaniaColin]

Just wanted to say hi and welcome to PIO, hope all goes well with your move
Best of luck
Tania X

[kevinboomer]

Hi from us as well!!! Good luck with your new and very exciting adventure!!

Kev & Lisa

[Sam&Si]

I am new on PIO and me and my wife are looking forward to landing in Brisbane in 6 weeks time,i'll be working in the city,so looking to live in a suburb that is not too far away and we can both get to the city.

I've researched suburbs on the net but what are they like??,i don't know,we never done a recce so what suburbs are good and where do we steer clear of?

Any help much appreciated.
JollyRoger

Hi Jollyroger,

We're arriving on the 21st Dec, we've been looking in the greater northern suburbs, particularly Redcliffe and Scarborough as they are coastal, but also North Lakes and Mango Hill. Having said that a few people who are already over there have recommended Coomera and Uppoer Coomera which are the northern Gold Coast (I think?!) so we're going to start checking them out as well.

Cheers

[tracy123]

Welcome on board JollyRoger good luck with your move to OZ

Geoffrey

[calNgary]

Welcome to poms in oz Jolly Roger ,good luck with everything ,we are about 40 mins south of the city centre and depending when you arrive may have some furnished accommodation available for a few weeks,let me know if you need any help,
Youve picked a good place with Brisbane ,the hard bit is chossing where to stay,lol, theres too many nice suburbs over here!!
Cal x

[jollyroger]

Thanks for the kind words.

I've heard Redcliffe and Scarborough are nice,how long would it take to get to the city(Kelvin Grove) from there?

Is it any trouble getting rentals? I read on PIO that you need a reference from an Estate agent in the UK before you come over,True?

What info can you give me Cal on your furnished accomodation? Where are they? thanks for your help!

Regards Jollyroger.