Move2oz Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Hi We have just found out that we have been offered a 489 visa to live in the Northern Territory, can anyone share there experience of work, cost of living, primary schools, things to do for children (boys 8&10years) , the people, nice family safe suburbs, places to avoid ? Just anything that would be helpful in general , also husband is a ground worker/ machine operator, is there work around up there for this type of trade ? Thanks in advance for reply’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 11 hours ago, Move2oz said: Hi We have just found out that we have been offered a 489 visa to live in the Northern Territory, can anyone share there experience of work, cost of living, primary schools, things to do for children (boys 8&10years) , the people, nice family safe suburbs, places to avoid ? Just anything that would be helpful in general , also husband is a ground worker/ machine operator, is there work around up there for this type of trade ? Thanks in advance for reply’s Which part of the Northern Territory? It's a pretty big place. People who live there either love it or hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 14 hours ago, Move2oz said: Hi We have just found out that we have been offered a 489 visa to live in the Northern Territory, can anyone share there experience of work, cost of living, primary schools, things to do for children (boys 8&10years) , the people, nice family safe suburbs, places to avoid ? Just anything that would be helpful in general , also husband is a ground worker/ machine operator, is there work around up there for this type of trade ? Thanks in advance for reply’s Did he not do any investigation into working prospects before applying for sponsorship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickyNook Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 So you applied for a 190 visa from NT but you have no clue about cost of living, schooling, kid's activities there? I thought you needed to provide a statement to the NT government showing that you'd done detailed research on the Territory and were aware of the cost of living - as well as other things - before they would nominate you. Did you not do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) If it's Darwin then that's Ok. It's a decent sized City and has everything that a family would need. Personally I would choose a suburb close to City and close to the Ocean. It always seems a bit cooler when it gets really hot. Don't like Palmerston one bit. Darwin has a wet and dry parts of the year so no spring, summer, autumn, winter. It's nice to go there from Perth in our winter months as it's the dry up there. Just about perfect temps. I've been there in the wet though when it's hot, humid and wet. Tropical wet, rain like you've never seen before. Not as nice. If it's anywhere else in the NT with a family, risky. Edited August 1, 2018 by Paul1Perth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Which part of the Northern Territory? It's a pretty big place. People who live there either love it or hate it.Well it can be for anywhere in the Northern Territory, we have been looking into Darwin in particular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Did he not do any investigation into working prospects before applying for sponsorship?We are going in on my skill not my husbands, but I was asking for my husband as he doesn’t like the thought of bern out of work for any length of time, of course we’ve looked on the job advertising sites but it’s a bit different than getting advice off people who are living there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 So you applied for a 190 visa from NT but you have no clue about cost of living, schooling, kid's activities there? I thought you needed to provide a statement to the NT government showing that you'd done detailed research on the Territory and were aware of the cost of living - as well as other things - before they would nominate you. Did you not do that? Yes done all that ! Sorry do you live in Darwin/ Northern Territory I take it ? Can you give any advice on my questions or have you just jumped on my post to be sarcasticI was asking questions and hoping people who are loving in parts of the Northern Territory would comment and give tips, as sitting behind a screen and doing research is very different compared to someone who can give helpful tips who is living there on a day to day basis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 8 minutes ago, Move2oz said: We are going in on my skill not my husbands, but I was asking for my husband as he doesn’t like the thought of bern out of work for any length of time, of course we’ve looked on the job advertising sites but it’s a bit different than getting advice off people who are living there Fair enough, was just hoping you had done some background work as the NT is rather different from the rest of the country. I wouldn't have lived there if you paid me, not with that climate, but some people love the humidity. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 If it's Darwin then that's Ok. It's a decent sized City and has everything that a family would need. Personally I would choose a suburb close to City and close to the Ocean. It always seems a bit cooler when it gets really hot. Don't like Palmerston one bit. Darwin has a wet and dry parts of the year so no spring, summer, autumn, winter. It's nice to go there from Perth in our winter months as it's the dry up there. Just about perfect temps. I've been there in the wet though when it's hot, humid and wet. Tropical wet, rain like you've never seen before. Not as nice. If it's anywhere else in the NT with a family, risky.Hi Paul thanks for your helpful reply, we have been looking into different suburbs around the ocean , and Darwin,what don’t you like about Palmerston? Is it the people? Houses ? Yes heard about the wet and dry season , but hey ho beggars can’t be choosers Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Fair enough, was just hoping you had done some background work as the NT is rather different from the rest of the country. I wouldn't have lived there if you paid me, not with that climate, but some people love the humidity.Oh yeah we’ve done loads of internet searching but having not been there I was hoping to get helpful tips off people who lived there, Not our first choice but it’s the only state/Territory sponsoring my trade so it’s our only choice if we want to make Australia home! And as part of the visa conditions we have to live here for 2 year minimum, and then can move anywhere we please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Darwin is a bit rough and ready but I like it. It's improved immensely over the last 10 years or so. They've really done up the docks area with a big enclosed swimming lagoon and the biggest wave park in the Southern Hemisphere. Some good restaurants and pubs. Nice atmosphere there and I like the main street too. Lively, lots of backpackers, good nightlife. If you are married with kids though that might not appeal too much but it's still good to go out early, take the kids and have some decent pub grub. Obviously shorts and T shirt weather the whole year round. As for Palmerston it may look close on google maps but it's still a fair way out and when it's hot in Darwin it feels hotter in Palmerston. There is a shopping centre and not much else going for it. There are lots more nicer suburbs closer to Darwin. It's really nice around Callum Bay and the Casino, right on Mindil beach is good. Not a gambler myself and only go there for the bar looking over the ocean, decently priced beer and you can get a good meal there in a great Italian restaurant with million dollar views for decent prices. They do an excellent pizza. There are 3 or 4 cheaper restaurants in the casino too, it's pretty big. Lots of places have live music and open mike nights. Excited yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 Darwin is a bit rough and ready but I like it. It's improved immensely over the last 10 years or so. They've really done up the docks area with a big enclosed swimming lagoon and the biggest wave park in the Southern Hemisphere. Some good restaurants and pubs. Nice atmosphere there and I like the main street too. Lively, lots of backpackers, good nightlife. If you are married with kids though that might not appeal too much but it's still good to go out early, take the kids and have some decent pub grub. Obviously shorts and T shirt weather the whole year round. As for Palmerston it may look close on google maps but it's still a fair way out and when it's hot in Darwin it feels hotter in Palmerston. There is a shopping centre and not much else going for it. There are lots more nicer suburbs closer to Darwin. It's really nice around Callum Bay and the Casino, right on Mindil beach is good. Not a gambler myself and only go there for the bar looking over the ocean, decently priced beer and you can get a good meal there in a great Italian restaurant with million dollar views for decent prices. They do an excellent pizza. There are 3 or 4 cheaper restaurants in the casino too, it's pretty big. Lots of places have live music and open mike nights. Excited yet?[emoji41]Great thanks for been so informative, will be looking into lagoons, and the wave pool as my kids will love this including hubby!The ocean is a no go for swimming isn’t with the box jelly fish? And odd croc I’ve heard [emoji51]Going out early with the kids for food and a few drinks suits us just fine, great will look into Callum bay, and the casino , we all like a good pizza! Very excited, it’s gonna be a adventure if anything! Thanks for all your helpful tips, much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I was up there in June and having a drive round. Came across the surf club, not far up the coast and there were people out windsurfing. I asked a surf club member if it was safe and she asked where I was from. When I said Perth she said everyone thinks the oceans not safe in Darwin down there. At certain times of year you can go in, usually in the dry and be fairly safe. Mindil beach gets busy and I think it's safe for a swim sometimes. You are right about the box jellyfish and irukandji jellyfish though. Small but dangerous and very painful I've heard. Also the odd crocodile. There's a croc story in the NT news paper every day. I take it home when I'm up there to give the wife a laugh. You wouldn't believe what they get away with. PC hasnt quite reached the NT yet. Refreshing I find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 I was up there in June and having a drive round. Came across the surf club, not far up the coast and there were people out windsurfing. I asked a surf club member if it was safe and she asked where I was from. When I said Perth she said everyone thinks the oceans not safe in Darwin down there.[emoji2] At certain times of year you can go in, usually in the dry and be fairly safe. Mindil beach gets busy and I think it's safe for a swim sometimes. You are right about the box jellyfish and irukandji jellyfish though. Small but dangerous and very painful I've heard. Also the odd crocodile. There's a croc story in the NT news paper every day. I take it home when I'm up there to give the wife a laugh. You wouldn't believe what they get away with. PC hasnt quite reached the NT yet. Refreshing I find it.Ahh that’s good to know, And great ! It’ll give us something to have a laugh about when we get the local paper, if you think of anything else that might be useful, don’t hesitate to message [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 (edited) Son goes up there for work. Says it is much better than he expected from some stories he was told. he lives in Canberra and the weather is way better in Darwin this time of year so likes going. Not so much in the wet! He stays in hotels by the sea and there are some good pubs/ eateries of all kinds. On the other hand his research road trip from Darwin to Alice was another story. Another word in the outback. A real eye opener for him. Edited August 1, 2018 by rammygirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 If you haven't already, check out the NT section of the forum as the posts there may give you some of the information you're looking for.... https://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/15-northern-territory/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 19 hours ago, Move2oz said: Hi Paul thanks for your helpful reply, we have been looking into different suburbs around the ocean , and Darwin,what don’t you like about Palmerston? Is it the people? Houses ? Yes heard about the wet and dry season , but hey ho beggars can’t be choosers Thanks again Palmerston is pretty good, to my way of thinking. My son was an army chappie, living in the suburb of Durack for six years and we would stay with him. A 50 metre walk to the golf course, 100 metres to barramundi fishing in the golf course ponds, A very good shopping centre, a 20 minute drive to the Darwin, etc. Been going to the Darwin for better than 45 years, When I first went there, the world ended at Winellie caravan park...It’s grown a bit since...It’s not for everyone, but, if you knuckle down and serve your initial there, it can be rewarding. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Palmerston is pretty good, to my way of thinking. My son was an army chappie, living in the suburb of Durack for six years and we would stay with him. A 50 metre walk to the golf course, 100 metres to barramundi fishing in the golf course ponds, A very good shopping centre, a 20 minute drive to the Darwin, etc. Been going to the Darwin for better than 45 years, When I first went there, the world ended at Winellie caravan park...It’s grown a bit since...It’s not for everyone, but, if you knuckle down and serve your initial there, it can be rewarding. Cheers, Bobj.Thanks for your reply, we will certainly be having a good look around when we arrive, there looks to be some great places there, we will certainly make the best of it , if you go with a positive mind set , things seem a lot better 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Move2oz Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 If you haven't already, check out the NT section of the forum as the posts there may give you some of the information you're looking for.... https://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/15-northern-territory/Thanks will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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