Surbello Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hello people, thinking about where to live for a limited time (1 year max) I have arrived a conclusion. Go to a big city has pros but also cons. Basically I do not like the idea of living in a city where the room I can afford be 15 km from CBD. So I am looking for a small cities (100.000-500.000 people) where I can find my opportunity (any work that is not a waiter ). Can you give me a few options? I read about Toowoomba, Plainland... any more? These are the other <500.000 cities: Newcastle Wollongong Sunshine Coast Geelong Launceston Albury-Wodonga Thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam13 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Perth ?.. bigger than the 500,000 but smaller than other cities Edited September 3, 2017 by Liam13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surbello Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, Liam13 said: Perth ?.. bigger than the 500,000 but smaller than other cities I have read a lot of jobs are gone, not the same than 10 years ago. For that reason I discarded Perth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Cairns? Brisbane? Adelaide or if you like the colder weather Hobart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 1 hour ago, starlight7 said: Cairns? Brisbane? Adelaide or if you like the colder weather Hobart? Or even colder than Hobart..Canberra! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 5 hours ago, Surbello said: Hello people, thinking about where to live for a limited time (1 year max) I have arrived a conclusion. Go to a big city has pros but also cons. Basically I do not like the idea of living in a city where the room I can afford be 15 km from CBD. So I am looking for a small cities (100.000-500.000 people) where I can find my opportunity (any work that is not a waiter ). Can you give me a few options? I read about Toowoomba, Plainland... any more? These are the other <500.000 cities: Newcastle Wollongong Sunshine Coast Geelong Launceston Albury-Wodonga Thank you very much I grew up in Geelong, my feeling is it's a fairly depressing place to be quite honest. It's stinking hot in the summer and miserable in the winter. On that list my choice would be the Sunshine Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I would not class Launceston as a city, it's lovely countryside and a popular place for walkers. I suspect tourism is the main industry so you may end up waiting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I should add that the Sunshine Coast is s region rather than a city. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, ScottieGirl said: I would not class Launceston as a city, it's lovely countryside and a popular place for walkers. I suspect tourism is the main industry so you may end up waiting ? The City of Launceston! It is very much the northern city of Tasmania! albeit with a population of approx 90,000... The home of Boags beer!http://economy.id.com.au/launceston/number-of-businesses-by-industry/ The West and East Tamar are famous for the wineries. There is a lot more to Launceston then tourism! Edited September 3, 2017 by Evandale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Evandale said: The City of Launceston! It is very much the northern city of Tasmania! albeit with a population of approx 90,000... The home of Boags beer!http://economy.id.com.au/launceston/number-of-businesses-by-industry/ The West and East Tamar are famous for the wineries. There is a lot more to Launceston then tourism! I like the area a lot but it felt more like a country town to me than a city. Depends what the OP wants with Wollongong you have the option of going to Sydney for a day if you want big city facilities. Likewise Geelong is near Melbourne. Plus you can get easily get there by public transport. Newcastle is also reasonably accessible to Sydney albeit a longer trip. Edited September 3, 2017 by ScottieGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 What type of work are you looking for ? Do you have any qualifications ? Newcastle is really on the up at the moment and rents are not too bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surbello Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Rallyman said: What type of work are you looking for ? Do you have any qualifications ? Newcastle is really on the up at the moment and rents are not too bad Thanks to all of you for your answers. I can gather and update my information with them Rallyman, I would like to work in construction. Yes I do, I am civil engineer but my english level from 0 to 120 is 50. I suppose I will have to start doing some unskilled works until I reach a better english. Anyway I have 3 years experience, not too much not too little. Thank you again PD: I am going to look into Newcastle Edited September 3, 2017 by Surbello 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evandale Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 14 minutes ago, Surbello said: Thanks to all of you for your answers. I can gather and update my information with them Rallyman, I would like to work in construction. Yes I do, I am civil engineer but my english level from 0 to 120 is 50. I suppose I will have to start doing some unskilled works until I reach a better english. Anyway I have 3 years experience, not too much not too little. Thank you again Good luck mate! Construction here in Launceston is once again becoming very vibrant ! Hopefully you will find your niche and quickly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surbello Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, Evandale said: Good luck mate! Construction here in Launceston is once again becoming very vibrant ! Hopefully you will find your niche and quickly! Happy to read this I am staying in this forum to read more topics and ask more questions. My idea to flight to Australia was on late November but now I am reconsidering it because I have read in other topic that during summer period Australian students are in holidays and a lot of jobs go to them (which I find normal and perfect by the way). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Plenty of construction work in Newcastle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus1 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 46 minutes ago, Surbello said: Thanks to all of you for your answers. I can gather and update my information with them Rallyman, I would like to work in construction. Yes I do, I am civil engineer but my english level from 0 to 120 is 50. I suppose I will have to start doing some unskilled works until I reach a better english. Anyway I have 3 years experience, not too much not too little. Thank you again PD: I am going to look into Newcastle Might be of interest for you. Below is taken from CommSec's latest 'State of the States' report and gives an idea about the level of construction in each state at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Ballarat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiralx Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 11 hours ago, bristolman said: I grew up in Geelong, my feeling is it's a fairly depressing place to be quite honest. It's stinking hot in the summer and miserable in the winter. I have lived in Geelong for the last 5 years and it is certainly not depressing now, best move we ever made (from Melbourne). Seems to be plenty of construction going on as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I would have thought South East Melbourne around Cranbourne would still be quite busy when it comes to construction. You mentioned Toowoomba and Plainland, Plainland is small probably considered a village to a lot of members. There is however a lot of building taking place there at the moment and for the next few years, same for Toowoomba. 'As @akiralx as said it's quite a few years since we were in Geelong but even then we noticed how much it had changed for the better. So it would also be worth considering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surbello Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 16 hours ago, Cerberus1 said: Might be of interest for you. Below is taken from CommSec's latest 'State of the States' report and gives an idea about the level of construction in each state at the moment. Thanks for the information, it will help me a lot. Looking at graphic, what I have read about Perth and the decrease of the jobs was right. 16 hours ago, Parley said: Ballarat Could be a good choice too, and 1h from Melbourne. 11 hours ago, The Pom Queen said: I would have thought South East Melbourne around Cranbourne would still be quite busy when it comes to construction. You mentioned Toowoomba and Plainland, Plainland is small probably considered a village to a lot of members. There is however a lot of building taking place there at the moment and for the next few years, same for Toowoomba. 'As @akiralx as said it's quite a few years since we were in Geelong but even then we noticed how much it had changed for the better. So it would also be worth considering Thanks for your answer. I do not know why, but I think I like Toowoomba more than others because of how it sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 19 hours ago, Surbello said: Thanks for the information, it will help me a lot. Looking at graphic, what I have read about Perth and the decrease of the jobs was right. Could be a good choice too, and 1h from Melbourne. Thanks for your answer. I do not know why, but I think I like Toowoomba more than others because of how it sounds I like Toowoomba it's beautiful, it is a long way to the ocean if you like to be near the beach. It has some beautiful gardens to compensate. At the bottom of the range you can buy a brand new house with an acre of land for $379,000. If you lived in Gatton you would be in the middle of Ipswich and Toowoomba so would keep your working options open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surbello Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 On 5/9/2017 at 13:14, The Pom Queen said: I like Toowoomba it's beautiful, it is a long way to the ocean if you like to be near the beach. It has some beautiful gardens to compensate. At the bottom of the range you can buy a brand new house with an acre of land for $379,000. If you lived in Gatton you would be in the middle of Ipswich and Toowoomba so would keep your working options open. Roger that! I know distances in Australia are too big, but let's suppose I live in Toowoomba. Do you think I can be self-sufficient with a bicycle (assuming I find a job in the center)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 You wouldnt pedal from Gatton to say ,Ipswich, you would need a motorbike or car really. Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 15 hours ago, Surbello said: Roger that! I know distances in Australia are too big, but let's suppose I live in Toowoomba. Do you think I can be self-sufficient with a bicycle (assuming I find a job in the center)? @Surbello it is hard to say. Toowoomba is very spread out and we find new areas every time we visit. In fact I was up there today. I suppose it depends where you live up there. To be honest it's not like living and working in Melbourne City where everything is compact and you could get around easier on a bike. I think for a place like Toowoomba a motorbike or small car would be the way forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 13 hours ago, calNgary said: You wouldnt pedal from Gatton to say ,Ipswich, you would need a motorbike or car really. Cal. Hey @calNgary someone was cycling up the range today, it's surprising how far some do pedal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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