RachelP Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 We are a family of 5, children are 19, 12 and 7. We have just been granted our 190 visa. We originally looked at Port Maquarie but after research there doesnt seem to be many jobs available (partner is an electrician). We are hoping to make the move in October 18. We were wondering what the best areas are to live? Such as affordability of rentals, schooling, clubs, activities etc. Any help or advice on Coffs Harbour would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I have friends in Coffs Harbour and they love it. Not sure if job prospects are any better than Port Macquarie, though. If you want an area with good jobs, Newcastle would be your best bet, I think. More built-up but at the same time, it has great beaches (Nobby's Beach is right in the city itself) and some lovely areas within easy commute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 hour ago, RachelP said: We are a family of 5, children are 19, 12 and 7. We have just been granted our 190 visa. We originally looked at Port Maquarie but after research there doesnt seem to be many jobs available (partner is an electrician). We are hoping to make the move in October 18. We were wondering what the best areas are to live? Such as affordability of rentals, schooling, clubs, activities etc. Any help or advice on Coffs Harbour would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance Hi @RachelP welcome to the forum. Electricians are usually in high demand anywhere. Would he consider going self employed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelP Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 6 hours ago, The Pom Queen said: Hi @RachelP welcome to the forum. Electricians are usually in high demand anywhere. Would he consider going self employed? Thanks for the welcome. My partner has to retrain to Aus standard so hoping to get a secure job and retrain whilst doing so. Possibility of self employment in the future? As hes self employed at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallyman Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 How about Newcastle , plenty of work in the city and surrounding areas , my brother lives in Coffs a great place but not as much work as Newcastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol123 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Yep. Agree with all the above. The base hospital is one of the biggest employers (catering, nursing, allied health etc.) but other than that coffs has an aging population so aged care is always a good'un! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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