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Hi Rupert Combined in the Uk we earn approx £95,000. I was hoping that the $170,000 would be about the same income for Brisbane. I do intend to find work but with 2 children and no support in Oz I'm not sure how realistic that is.......... Also in the UK that covers private medical and life assurance which in Oz we will have to pay for. Decisions decisions ......... Karin

Thanks Cal - I will definately try that..

Hi i have read many threads about what you need to earn in Oz to have a good standard of living. The cost of living seems to be very high!! We have 2 boys, want to rent 4 bedroom house with pool (what's the point of not having that if living in Oz), run 2 cars, have holidays etc Will $170000 be enough? From the UK it seems a lot but I have been warned by friends that we may not have much spare after bills? thanks Karin

Hi - can anyone help - we are so confused! we want to move to the redland Bay Area in a few months as my husband has been offered job in Oz. Our boys are 9 & 12 and we have looked at the schools both state and private. Can anyone say whether they have kids at any of these schools? It is so confusing looking at websites and comparing schools results on official league tables. Family have used Ormiston college in the past so I know that this would be a great option but not sure we can stretch to that. We are coming from the UK so would really appreciate if anyone has been or is going to be in similar situation. Many thanks Karin