abin.thayyil Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Brisbane is very family friendly and affordable. I find it quite safe but of course you'll always find some trouble where ever you go in the world. I'm in IT and had found a job in 3 weeks, of course it depends on your skill but there are some IT jobs. Check seek.com.au Google and do research so you get an idea of the cities as they are different, depends what you like. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk This is so encouraging. Thank you for your valuable input. I am into data warehousing so the search for my skill set is still narrowed down. Hopefully I can find some in Brisbane.Sent from my HTC One mini 2 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1K3R Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 This is so encouraging. Thank you for your valuable input. I am into data warehousing so the search for my skill set is still narrowed down. Hopefully I can find some in Brisbane.Sent from my HTC One mini 2 using TapatalkYou're welcome Always believe in yourself and don't give up, stay positive as eventually something will come up. Network as much as you can, research and be informed and don't be shy to ask for help. I find Brisbane a great place as its more affordable, less crowded than the big cities, has endless beaches, hinterlands, weather that I like and family friendly Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 hour ago, B1K3R said: You're welcome Always believe in yourself and don't give up, stay positive as eventually something will come up. Network as much as you can, research and be informed and don't be shy to ask for help. I find Brisbane a great place as its more affordable, less crowded than the big cities, has endless beaches, hinterlands, weather that I like and family friendly Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Brisbane doesn't have beaches. The outer bayside suburbs have a couple of small ones, as does the Redcliffe Peninsula but otherwise you need to travel to the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1K3R Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Brisbane doesn't have beaches. The outer bayside suburbs have a couple of small ones, as does the Redcliffe Peninsula but otherwise you need to travel to the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast.Yes, of course, sorry forgot to mention that, 45mins/1hr to the south and same to the north, no big deal of course Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Nemesis said: Brisbane doesn't have beaches. The outer bayside suburbs have a couple of small ones, as does the Redcliffe Peninsula but otherwise you need to travel to the Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast. Brisbane has got a beach right in the middle of the city very popular and used year round, but as you say coastal beaches are some 30-45 min away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPG Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 18/09/2017 at 16:37, snifter said: Adelaide ticks those boxes for me. Been here 4 years now and never looked back. We live in a lovely very edge of an outer lying suburb with open hills 100m from out door. Child goes to a great local school and is very happy. We had a good choice school wise in the area we settled in. And then only a 30 minute or so drive into the city/CBD in non rush hour. Bit longer otherwise. 30 mins in the train too. And we are 15 mins tops from the beach if and when we want to head that way. Wineries to the north and south, hills and lovely countryside going inland. The city suburbs closer to the CBD seem to feel more awake. Some are very popular and reflect that in the price of the suburb. Some of the ones further out a bit more sleepy but depending on your wants, can suit some. We are further out again and it suits us down to the ground. We get our city fix often enough and we are happy otherwise. We've got plenty going on in the city itself plus lots of options for entertainment, sports etc. Most big bands play here now if they tour Aus. Adelaide Oval has hosted Adele, is going to see Ed Sheeran there next year. Great upgraded airport. I find it a really good balance. Some people liken it to a large market town in the UK but having lived close to one of those in the past there, I don't find it anything close to that. The city really is a city feel. Lots of cafes, bars and eateries plus the river running through the city and the parklands surrounding it give it a lovely feel. Downside can be securing employment. Very well described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abin.thayyil Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Adelaide ticks those boxes for me. Been here 4 years now and never looked back. We live in a lovely very edge of an outer lying suburb with open hills 100m from out door. Child goes to a great local school and is very happy. We had a good choice school wise in the area we settled in. And then only a 30 minute or so drive into the city/CBD in non rush hour. Bit longer otherwise. 30 mins in the train too. And we are 15 mins tops from the beach if and when we want to head that way. Wineries to the north and south, hills and lovely countryside going inland. The city suburbs closer to the CBD seem to feel more awake. Some are very popular and reflect that in the price of the suburb. Some of the ones further out a bit more sleepy but depending on your wants, can suit some. We are further out again and it suits us down to the ground. We get our city fix often enough and we are happy otherwise. We've got plenty going on in the city itself plus lots of options for entertainment, sports etc. Most big bands play here now if they tour Aus. Adelaide Oval has hosted Adele, is going to see Ed Sheeran there next year. Great upgraded airport. I find it a really good balance. Some people liken it to a large market town in the UK but having lived close to one of those in the past there, I don't find it anything close to that. The city really is a city feel. Lots of cafes, bars and eateries plus the river running through the city and the parklands surrounding it give it a lovely feel. Downside can be securing employment. Where in Adelaide are you located , seems like a place with equidistant from city and suburbs with most things easily accessible??Sent from my HTC One mini 2 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 On 9/18/2017 at 19:04, ScottieGirl said: The thing that is hard to get your head around until you get there is that there is not really any country areas in the way there are in the UK. In the UK you can live in the country and be an hour to the nearest city. Think the Yorkshire dales or the peak district. In Aus you are either in the city or the burbs. Small country towns tend to be very isolated and hours from the city. There are lots of beautiful beaches and bushland everywhere so an outdoor lifestyle is easy wherever you are. Yes, that is a pretty good analysis of Sydney! If I was to go and visit my brother near Camden it would mean ten min walk to the station, an hour on the train, and then either he picks me up from Campbelltown or perhaps a bus (which I've not tried yet) or an uber/taxi. If I drove - raining hard as I type - well, could do it in 3/4 hour or it might be closer to two hours - 60 to 65 km from here in Surry Hills. In some ways. living in Surry Hills, I have a village lifestyle without actually living in a village (despite what the real estate agents might say). Yesterday I got a 310 bus from outside my door to an appointment in Redfern which is the next suburb. That trip was "slow" as I got on the bus at 1251 and was a couple of minutes late for my 1pm appointment. After my appointment I did some shopping and then lunch in one of the almost countless cafes in the inner city and then I walked home in about 15 minutes. My car failed the rego in April and now, six months on, I've not replaced it. If I can't walk, bus, train, or cab, well I could use a Go-Get Car which are located outside my door but I've only used them once. Everything I need is walking distance. By contrast, where my brother lives, in a wonderful brand new home in a new build suburb - Spring Farm - I'm only slightly exaggerating when I say that without a car it's like being in an open prison. You could perhaps enjoy a part rural and part urban lifestyle somewhere like Camden (which I rather like) but only if you were lucky enough to have a job there or perhaps in Campbelltown, but if you're working in the CBD or a long drive across the city, add an hour, two even to both morning and evening commutes. I work in Parramatta which is I think the "true" centre of Sydney and it's booming. I can get there in just over 20 minutes on the Blue Mountains train from Central - one stop at Strathfield, leave home at 1508, 1518 on the train, 1542 at Parra, time to get a take out coffee and a sandwich and be in the office by 4pm. I guess my advice would be to live as close as possible to wherever your work is located, assuming you can afford it, but there are cost benefits in time and money to offset the housing cost. I worked in Penrith before Parramatta which is about the same distance the other way from Parra as Central. If I was just starting out on my career and in a full time job I would have seriously considered moving to Penrith. I liked it there and you have the Blue Mts to compensate for being a long way from the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abin.thayyil Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 How about Griffith, NSW?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 3 hours ago, abin.thayyil said: How about Griffith, NSW?? Griffith is a country town (population about 25,000). It's not a place I would associate with the word "urban" - which always means a city to me. If you have a look at it on Google Earth you will see that it's definitely not city size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abin.thayyil Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 Griffith is a country town (population about 25,000). It's not a place I would associate with the word "urban" - which always means a city to me. If you have a look at it on Google Earth you will see that it's definitely not city size.I was watching few videos regarding Griffith....seems a mini city....Any thoughts?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Griffith is not a city, nor is it a ‘mini-city’. As Skani says, it’s a country town. It’s a planned town (designed by Burley-Griffin) in the Riverina, an agricultural area famous for growing grapes, oranges and rice. It has all the shops and facilities needed to support the local population, but not much more. Cant imagine there would be much call for Data Warehouse specialists there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Quote I was watching few videos regarding Griffith....seems a mini city....Any thoughts?? Not even a mini city - not with its small population. As NickyNook mentioned, it's in a (broad acre) farming area and it exists to service the needs of the farming community. I'm not sure where you currently live (or have lived) but bear in mind that distances between towns are often great in Australia...and this can be hard to imagine for those who have lived in more densely populated countries To get to a real city from Griffith you'll need to drive 260 km (Canberra), 470 km (Melbourne) or 570 km (Sydney). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abin.thayyil Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Thanks skani and nickynook . I was mentioning Griffith since one of my friends is moving over there as he got a job in health sector. As per him Being a regional area it's free from hussle of any city yet it has good restaurants, kids park , clubs, shops etc. Griffith was never an option for me but want to know if it could be or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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