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-   Australia (https://britishexpats.com/forum/australia-54/)
-   -   Adelaide or Perth (https://britishexpats.com/forum/australia-54/adelaide-perth-409524/)

northernbird Nov 23rd 2006 1:30 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by whisky
Think $120k is way over the top.
My wage is a 3rd of that full time.

Just watch when you rent too.
Moved into this house in May $250 a week, $285 from January.

Don't go back into English pounds when you yet here and say ' Thats only..... in English money' cos you will be earining Ozzie dollars.

whisky
those arriving to work in the resources sector will be earning that a a lot more. An Engineer friend of mine has just started work on a job earning $120 per hour.

Lord Pom Percy Nov 23rd 2006 1:57 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by northernbird
those arriving to work in the resources sector will be earning that a a lot more. An Engineer friend of mine has just started work on a job earning $120 per hour.
$120 per hour? are you sure they are an engineer, not another profession ;)

northernbird Nov 23rd 2006 1:59 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
$120 per hour? are you sure they are an engineer, not another profession ;)
:D

most definately an engineer. resource sector workers can earn upwards of $70 per hour every day of the week here in Perth at the moment.

Amazulu Nov 23rd 2006 2:19 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by Lord Pom Percy
$120 per hour? are you sure they are an engineer, not another profession ;)
$120/hr is at the top end of the scale but that's what some guys are earning here. Engineers are on $70/hr+, usually +. $100/hr is not uncommon. Saying that I know designers in London who are on GBP60/hr+.

steve99 Nov 23rd 2006 2:31 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by whisky
Think $120k is way over the top.
My wage is a 3rd of that full time.

Just watch when you rent too.
Moved into this house in May $250 a week, $285 from January.

Don't go back into English pounds when you yet here and say ' Thats only..... in English money' cos you will be earining Ozzie dollars.

whisky
$120K is way Under the top, way way under.
I have some contractors out earning $1200 a day.
Rents are still far to low in WA, they will only continue to go up.

renth Nov 23rd 2006 2:53 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Yes, some people are indeed earning shedloads of cash, but what this illustrates to me is the other people who are earning a pittance in order to have a Perth median salary of around $54,000.

These are people like teachers, coppers, firies, nurses, paper pushers, cleaners, retail, hospitality workers - you know, the same sorts people who can't afford to buy a house in the UK either.

Amazulu Nov 23rd 2006 4:28 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by renth
Yes, some people are indeed earning shedloads of cash, but what this illustrates to me is the other people who are earning a pittance in order to have a Perth median salary of around $54,000.

These are people like teachers, coppers, firies, nurses, paper pushers, cleaners, retail, hospitality workers - you know, the same sorts people who can't afford to buy a house in the UK either.
Yes, there are people all over the world who cannot afford to buy a house in the town that they live in, but most people can. Hence the fact that we have a housing market with rising prices. I think the figure of $80k household income mentioned earlier is about average for Perth. I think you have said previously that this is your household income.

renth Nov 23rd 2006 5:13 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Yes, there are people all over the world who cannot afford to buy a house in the town that they live in, but most people can. Hence the fact that we have a housing market with rising prices. I think the figure of $80k household income mentioned earlier is about average for Perth. I think you have said previously that this is your household income.
There was an artice lin the West Australian recently about how the Perth median salary was the highest in Australia, at about $54,000 - I can't find it right now.

by the sea side Nov 23rd 2006 5:16 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by Amazulu
$120/hr is at the top end of the scale but that's what some guys are earning here. Engineers are on $70/hr+, usually +. $100/hr is not uncommon. Saying that I know designers in London who are on GBP60/hr+.
My hubby is an engineer hes on $70.00 plus bonus.

mr mover Nov 23rd 2006 8:34 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by sunnyj
Each to their own Wendy,we all want different things. I don't want a buzzing place to live but it would be nice to go somewhere exciting sometimes. I'm afraid if Glenelg is their best resort, then sorry it doesn't do it for me.
The most exciting place they have got is the very over priced Beach House and a delapidated "Greenhills adventure park"
There are only so many times you can visit Hahndorf, gorge wildlife park and Victor Harbor. :zzz:

Julie
I see your point Julie , but i can I say thats what most Adelaide people like , i can jump in my Ute chuck the rods in the back , and within an hour be at some of the best fishing spots in Australia.
You have obviously based your good times on theme parks , Disney land etc , let your kids feel reality , live life not Corporation............ :beer: mm

soonbethere Nov 23rd 2006 11:32 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by whisky
Think $120k is way over the top.
My wage is a 3rd of that full time.

Just watch when you rent too.
Moved into this house in May $250 a week, $285 from January.

Don't go back into English pounds when you yet here and say ' Thats only..... in English money' cos you will be earining Ozzie dollars.

whisky

Hi Whisky
we are looking at Mandurah, hoping to move south in a few weeks (rental at first until we are sure we have the right area) how do you find it there, each time I say to people we are moving to Mandurah, I get a funny look and a large WHY??? starting to get a little concerned now! visited lots of times and just seem to like the feel of the place, the Great Marmion rd is not for us, are you happy there?

sassenach Nov 23rd 2006 11:38 pm
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
I had a momentary insane moment when I even thought of staying there for a while. I quite like places like that with a bit of character.
i get up to Kal quiet a lot and i prefer
it to perth ,the pubs are better and the social scene is better too .
I think it has more soul than perth but as for living there ,well maybe for a couple of years but thats all .

mick69 Nov 24th 2006 1:22 am
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by leigh&ivan
Hi Lynne

Flights are booked for the 30th. How about you? What happened with your house? I remember you struggling to sell it the same time as us. We've ended up letting it.

To those of you who are slating the op, for asking about Perth or Adelaide, is this not what this forum is all about :confused: It's just a question to get some ideas about both places, having never been. Don't worry desnshaun most people on here are helpful :rolleyes:

Leigh
Hiya Leigh,

We eventually sold the house to a lovely young couple. Really pleased. Have just had the survey done as well. If the survey comes back ok we are planning on leaving mid January as thats when they want to be in. Fingers crossed it goes ok.

Hopefully we are heading towards Mandurah area but one thing I can say is that we are really excited about getting there now.

Lynne x

soonbethere Nov 25th 2006 1:07 am
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by mick69
Hiya Leigh,

We eventually sold the house to a lovely young couple. Really pleased. Have just had the survey done as well. If the survey comes back ok we are planning on leaving mid January as thats when they want to be in. Fingers crossed it goes ok.

Hopefully we are heading towards Mandurah area but one thing I can say is that we are really excited about getting there now.

Lynne x
Lynne
We were down visiting Mandurah Quays again today, Halls Head, Meadow Springs and Bridgewater, so lovely, what a beautiful area, the scenery is fantastic, hoping to move there in a few weeks ourselves. Looking forward to the lifestyle change that everyone tells us about. Good luck with the house fingers crossed, you'll be here before you know it,

mick69 Nov 25th 2006 3:24 am
Re: Adelaide or Perth
 
Originally Posted by soonbethere
Lynne
We were down visiting Mandurah Quays again today, Halls Head, Meadow Springs and Bridgewater, so lovely, what a beautiful area, the scenery is fantastic, hoping to move there in a few weeks ourselves. Looking forward to the lifestyle change that everyone tells us about. Good luck with the house fingers crossed, you'll be here before you know it,
Good luck with your move as well. Hope to meet up with you when we get there. Things are going really quickly at the moment (a bit too quick) but it will all be worth it when we get there

Lynne


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