kellyjamie Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hey guys, Hope your all well. Weve not been on for ages as weve been living life here in Brissy and weve just had a new addition to the family, a little girl born 2 weeks ago! Im coming on to ask for your advice please? Ive already spoke to a couple of peeps on the fb page so thought id ask on the main site. Been here in Brisbane now for 2 years and we have itchy feet to move down to Meloburne. Dont get me wrong we love Brisbane but we just feel somethings missing for us here. We do like the laidback lifestyle but at times we find Brisbane very very boring. I absolutely detest the weather at this time of year its awful. Im so over the lack of social life here aswell, i envisaged more than always socialising in the boring taverns that clear your plate by 9pm or revolving round a snag on a bbq in a back garden!! We have also found it extremely difficult to make friends. We have a few close friends here, whom without i would left and returned to the uk by now if im honest. And we are very out going, we will chat to anyone but we just cant find friends here. I dont know if its because were further out the city i find it so boring, we live close to north lakes. Hubby works with Mazda who are based in Melbourne, but theres also a lot of work for him in Melbourne outwith Mazda. We also have friends in Melbourne weve known for years. We dont know what to do for the best????:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Well, I live in/near Melbourne and love it, certainly a more cultured city. You will certainly find it cooler and less humid than QLD. There are certainly loads of places to visit and things to do in VIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Just be careful about making life changing decisions so soon after giving birth. Have you spent any time in Melbourne? Perhaps a little holiday there to get a feel might be a good idea. Good luck with your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Where are you based in Brisbane? May not be a Brisbane issue as such. I know a lot of Poms live in North Lakes which isn't really like living in Brisbane at all. Suburbia in Oz is boring whichever city you are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've always found Brisbane to be a City with plenty to do and see. That's the City itself though, not Northlakes. Much prefer Brisbane to Melbourne. I think if you are out in the suburbs, not near to a beach then every City can be a bit boring. I love where we live in Perth, it's suburbia but very near a gorgeous beach and close to Hillary's marina. If I was in-land 20 Km, say somewhere like Ellenbrook, I reckon I would feel the same as you. If you moved to Melbourne I would be checking out where the suburbs are that you think you would like, even be closer to the City if you think there is more going on. Then price the suburb up and see if you can afford it. You don't want to end up in Melbourne's equivalent of North Lakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 How does being near a beach stop a city from being boring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've always found Brisbane to be a City with plenty to do and see. That's the City itself though, not Northlakes. Much prefer Brisbane to Melbourne. I think if you are out in the suburbs, not near to a beach then every City can be a bit boring. I love where we live in Perth, it's suburbia but very near a gorgeous beach and close to Hillary's marina. If I was in-land 20 Km, say somewhere like Ellenbrook, I reckon I would feel the same as you. If you moved to Melbourne I would be checking out where the suburbs are that you think you would like, even be closer to the City if you think there is more going on. Then price the suburb up and see if you can afford it. You don't want to end up in Melbourne's equivalent of North Lakes. Spot on, if anything it would be worse in Melbourne due to the more expensive housing. A trip to central Melbourne which is probably my favourite city to visit won't be the same as living there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Spot on, if anything it would be worse in Melbourne due to the more expensive housing. A trip to central Melbourne which is probably my favourite city to visit won't be the same as living there. World's most liveable city in the world mate. You don't get that every year for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 How does being near a beach stop a city from being boring ? Because the Beach has a lot of activities that could be deemed fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Because the Beach has a lot of activities that could be deemed fun... What are they ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 World's most liveable city in the world mate. You don't get that every year for nothing. So you are saying there is no differnce in living in Toorak to Narre Warren? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 What are they ? Well depends on the person. You would probably enjoy perving on Tony in his budgie smugglers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 That would be boring, as would lying on a towel on the sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 World's most liveable city in the world mate. You don't get that every year for nothing. Actually that would be Canberra... http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/canberra-ranked-australia-most-liveable-city/5294170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest241083 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 .......swimming ... ......snorkelling..... ......wake boarding..... .......jet ski.... ........water ski..... ........para gliding... ........or build a sandcastle....!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Kelly, We moved from Melbourne to Perth for my OH work a year and a half ago, moving back to Melbourne next week, and he is just going to FIFO from there again, much preferred living there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Actually that would be Canberra... http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-03/canberra-ranked-australia-most-liveable-city/5294170 Don't think so. 4 years in a row. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-08-19/melbourne-worlds-most-liveable-city-for-the-fourth-year-running/5681014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Very few people actually live next to the beach, a lot live near a beach but would still need to travel by and load up the car to get there, especially with a young family in tow. So 10minutes or 1 hour travelling really what is the difference if you are going to spend the best part of a day there. We often on a Sunday afternoon spend an hour travelling to the Gold coast. anywhere between Paradise Point and the Border so a lot of beaches to choose from there. It takes a little longer to get to the Sunshine Coast but we still do that occasionally, we also have the Redcliffe peninsula some 45minutes away. We can actually see the sea from our balcony and takes us only 5 min drive to get there, but there are no real great beaches, but plenty of parks, playgrounds, BBQ's along the front and of course boat ramps galore into the calm waters for your pleasure craft. No need to live at the beach really is there? just near (to other things as well) would be utopia would it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-07/brisbane-named-australias-hippest-city-by-lonely-planet/5188818 And Brisbane was rated Australia's coolest city by Lonely Planet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortlepuss Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Whether you stay in Brissie or move to Melbourne you will soon be making lots of friends at parent and baby groups - It is much easier to make friends when you have a like minded community of similar aged people and the young parents I know have found it very easy to make friends, much easier than people my age (early 50's) with no parents/school community to hook into . Ordinarily I'd be advising young people with no dependents to get where the action is (if you're from Edinburgh I can see how Brisbane can seem comparatively dull). I prefer Melbourne to Brisbane as a city. But you're really not going to go out to clubs/pubs/concerts etc for the next 10 years or so (unless you have a live in nanny) - and the benefits of moving somewhere more lively than North Lakes may be a little lost on you....Plus as others have said there are livelier suburbs of Brisbane that come at a price .... Personally I think being young parents in Brisbane could be really great fun - I'm with you on the weather though, the heat does get to people after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyjamie Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thanks everyone, we are going to head down for 4 days in july check it out see what we think, i know thats not long enough to make a decision but its the best we can manage. Weve had this in our heads for about the last year but just dont know whats best. I am hoping by going to some mother toddler groups i will make more friends. Dont get me wrong we "know" loads of people here, i chat to mums at school, hubby gets on well with the boys at work, we will bang into people we know in coles and say hi, but we really only have a couple of friends whom we actively socialise with, and not thru the want of trying but the people we know all seem to have their circle of friends already and arent very willing to let us join, im beginning to think its us lol!! I also agree that we wouldnt be moving for the nightlife etc, altho the idea of being able to go out fr a meal and the place still be open after 9-10pm is appealing lol! I also however agree Brissy is a great laid back place to raise kids, but im feeling a tad stagnant here, and yes it could be because im not working just now so have no real conversation other than hubby at night time. Its just not really turned out how we envisaged it would be? We have recently bought an older house a Dakabin and were renovating it to make some decent cash on it, so any move would be after that. Im even wondering if maybe a move closer to the city would be better. Its funny because we came out here on a reccie and found North Lakes and always said if we end up in Brisbane we would love to live in NL, now were here im feeling differently....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciaranmacgiolla Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Where are u thinking in Melbourne? Congrats on ur new arrival Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 How does being near a beach stop a city from being boring ? There is a totally different lifestyle to be had if your near a beach and like the lifestyle. Not saying it's for everyone but the people that we have become friends with over the years all love being near the beach and not very far from the City. Sure we could do what a lot of people do and travel down South when it's long weekends. Or we have the option of staying home and having the same thing on our doorstep that people travel down South for. We lived in Manchester in the UK and if Manchester had been, say, next to Biarritz we probably wouldn't have bothered emigrating. If you're not the type of person who likes the beach, finds sand between your toes uncomfortable, don't like swimming in the Ocean or watersports then I guess it's not going to help one bit. If you do like it though it can make all the difference.:cool: To me every City is boring. What's there? Shops, busy streets, lots of people pushing and shoving, high buildings, more shops. It's what's near the City that can make it somewhere decent to live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 What are they ? If you live in Aus and you've not found out yet I guess it's no good trying to tell you. Watch the ironman series, that should give you a bit of an idea.:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Very few people actually live next to the beach, a lot live near a beach but would still need to travel by and load up the car to get there, especially with a young family in tow. So 10minutes or 1 hour travelling really what is the difference if you are going to spend the best part of a day there. We often on a Sunday afternoon spend an hour travelling to the Gold coast. anywhere between Paradise Point and the Border so a lot of beaches to choose from there. It takes a little longer to get to the Sunshine Coast but we still do that occasionally, we also have the Redcliffe peninsula some 45minutes away. We can actually see the sea from our balcony and takes us only 5 min drive to get there, but there are no real great beaches, but plenty of parks, playgrounds, BBQ's along the front and of course boat ramps galore into the calm waters for your pleasure craft. No need to live at the beach really is there? just near (to other things as well) would be utopia would it not? Belive me there is a world of difference between living near a beach and even 10 minutes by car away. What you really need is to be in walking distance of a nice beach. To say very few people actually live near a beach is way off the mark, otherwise there wouldn't be suburbs reaching up and down the Coast in each direction in every coastal City, with the cost of houses rising the closer you are. We are Ocean side of Marmion Avenue and if the house was on the other side, or even near Marmion it would be 30 or 40 thousand cheaper. Stupid I know but that's the way it is. If you live 10 minutes away by car not too bad. You could maybe pop down after or before work, like a lot of people do. An hour away...probably not, specially before work. We rented in Como when we first came and had a 2 year old. We loved the beach then too but it was a bit of a chore to pack the car with everything we might need and like you say, you have to plan on spending the best part of a day there. When you live close enough to be able to walk you can pop down in the car for half and hour, go for a run or a swim, even pop back home if you forgot something. There is a world of difference. On top of that we can go for a drink in Perth on the bus and train and be there in half an hour, not have to worry about drink driving. Joondalup is even closer so I guess we aren't living too far from Utopia.:yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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