$130k in Brisbane - any good?
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$130k in Brisbane - any good?
I put a similar question out regarding Melbourne, but my job potential has now moved to Brisbane. Is Brisbane cheaper than Melbourne, can we rent a decent place for $2500 and live "well" if earning $130k - I have a wife & 3 kids under ten. We don't want flash cars or a castle, but want to enjoy our time there & not be too worried about finances if we can help it.
Please let me know, thanks!
Please let me know, thanks!
#2
Re: $130k in Brisbane - any good?
I think you'd easily get by on that.
I haven't been to Antarctica yet, so I can't compare prices.
I haven't been to Antarctica yet, so I can't compare prices.
#3
Re: $130k in Brisbane - any good?
We enjoy life on considerably less. But I see you may need a 5 bed house!. We have a 4 bed 40km South of Brisbane. Was $400K 18 months ago. And rent for similar was $1500 to $1700 pcm at that time
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Re: $130k in Brisbane - any good?
If you need to get to the CBD daily the best plan is to find somewhere within a short walk of a railway station as the train system is pretty good and reasonably reliable.
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Re: $130k in Brisbane - any good?
I put a similar question out regarding Melbourne, but my job potential has now moved to Brisbane. Is Brisbane cheaper than Melbourne, can we rent a decent place for $2500 and live "well" if earning $130k - I have a wife & 3 kids under ten. We don't want flash cars or a castle, but want to enjoy our time there & not be too worried about finances if we can help it.
Please let me know, thanks!
Please let me know, thanks!
#9
Re: $130k in Brisbane - any good?
Travel wise:-I have to drive to Darra most days(south west Brizzzy), M1/Logan(toll road) motorway takes about 35 mins, M1 and through suburbs takes an hour. the company won`t pay toll but pay for my petrol. So I take the long route. South side of Brisbane takes about 40 mins from Ormeau. Even on very slow days. And thats most days now. Theres some nice areas South east & North East of Brizzy, But we like it down near Goldcoast, Surfers 25 mins away and the Mountains/Lamington nat parks etc 40/45 mins. Happy hunting.