Merlot

My hubby is looking at us settling back in maybe one of these areas. I have only ever passed through on a coach so cannot comment.

Has anyone or does anyone live around these parts and if so are you happy?

I guess employment is one of the burning questions - any answers?

Many thanks
Merlot

taylors244

dear merlot
we were over in aus in dec. we stayed in coffs harbour and also at tweed heads, both were equally as lovely and beautiful with lovely friendly people. In our opinion we would(and are) head towards tweed purely for the fact that you are closer to gold coast and brisbane,which will help with work opportunities. We felt that coffs was quite on its own, but it really depends on what sort of work and lifestyle you are looking for.
hope this helps a bit
keith and sam

Merlot

Thanks Keith & Sam, Tweeds has been coming the stronger of the 2. We are so early in our research at the moment so any advice for those that have seen the place is helpful.

Many thanks
Merlot

fraser

I've got freinds in coolangatta seemed like a very nice place to live

Merlot

Did they find looking for empployment OK?

M

fraser

Yes he did but He first worked for a mate who's a chippy and then found work in his own trade as a painter and decorater. I think he's now self employed.

Plenty of work for tradesman there if that's what you do

moneypenny20

Paula1 moved out to Coffs Harbour middle of Jan. Her uncle lives there and he has sponsored them so they are living with him for a while. She is not back online yet and I don't have her new e-mail address yet either. No doubt she will spring up as some point and will happily tell you what's happening.

My only problem with Tweed Heads (not been there myself) would be crossing the road during daylight saving months Start crossing the road at 8am and reach the other side at 9am :scared:

debsy

Merlot
I dont know anything about Coffs Harbour. But with Tweed Heads, you could also probably get a job on the Gold Coast.

bondipom

Coffs has the same reputation as Gosford with the added pleasure of Russel Crowe starting pub fights. Tweed Heads council is funded by the local developers so is in danger of becoming a high rise horror. Be careful where you buy there.

debsy

There are some nice nearby places like pottsville and kingscliff is lovely.

NickyC

Coffs Harbour has always had an unemployment problem. Too many western suburb Sydneysiders have gone there on their hols, seen the cheap housing, sold-up at home and moved to live by the sea. Only to find that work's a big problem, particularly during winter. They then can't afford to move back. Not much future there for bright kids - they have to leave home.

Tweed Heads is much better placed, for work prospects.

Del Boy

To all intents and purposes, Tweed Heads is part of the Gold Coast, despite being in a different State. Accordingly, housing costs are comparable and so are employment prospects and types of employment available.

tonyk38

If you can find employment in the area, the environs of Coffs are for me pretty hard to beat. Urunga, just down the coast is beautiful, and the Bellinger valley a little further away was one of the loveliest places I visited in Aus. Also, Coffs is growing rapidly, so employment prospects may improve over time....

Merlot

I have mailed Paula1 funnily enough yesterday, I will await her response.

Thanks though for pointing this one out.

M

Merlot

As Bondipom pointed out this is sounding more and more like Gosford - yikees!!! :scared:

Thanks to all for your advice.

M