BlueBell1997 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 We have just received our permanent visa & are moving over to Oz in June 2012 with our 4 children (10, 8, 6 & 0). My husband is a Joiner/Carpenter. We have always planned to go to Queensland within an hour of Brisbane, either Gold or Sunshine Coast. We don't know anyone there. Recently, 5 different families that we know well have moved/or are moving to Perth & I also have some family there. I am now wonderring whether we should stick to our original plan & go to Queensland in the hope of making new friends, or go where we will know friends/family already in WA? I don't really want to move again once we are there, so really want to make the right decision. Can anyone offer any advice??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bma Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Congratulations on your visa! Why don't you check available job positions (http://www.seek.com.au/, http://mycareer.com.au/, http://www.careerone.com.au/), price and the availability of the properties for rent (http://www.realestate.com.au/rent), how far is the beach, schools for the children, possible commuting time etc., and then make a decision? You want the best for you, don't you? In my opinion, having friends and family around certainly helps, but take all into consideration... Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Congratulations on the visa ... this is one of those times though that only you and your family can make the decision because our opinions vary greatly. My brother lives in QLD but we chose to migrate to Perth because the lifestyle and climate we were looking for was here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 My daughters live in Brisbane, we live in Perth, I absolutly love WA, and have only so far spent a weekend in Brisbane, so cant really have an oppinion on it, I think if it were me I would look at the job situation first then make my decision on that. Good luck:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBell1997 Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks for your advice! The job websites are great, thankyou. We are still researching our options. I thought actually making the decision to emigrate was the 'Biggest' decision lol ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddymacs Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I know its a long time since you posted but in similar situation just wondering what did you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 Be wary of living on Sunshine / Gold Coasts if you are commuting into Brisbane. The traffic is terrible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Golding Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I've lived in both, Perth wins hands down! Brissy is nice, and cheaper, but it's hot as hell and not in a good way, going so far to the beach isn't great either. Perth all round is better in my opinion, great beaches, longer and more enjoyable summer although it's more isolated so you can expect delivery times on internet shopping to be a little longer. Something for everyone in Perth, as long as you can make the $$$ as its also more pricey. Have a look at Fremantle I love it there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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