Difference between Melbourne and Sydney
Feb 8th 2016, 4:17 am
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Re: Difference between Melbourne and Sydney
Feb 8th 2016, 5:13 am
#47
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Re: Difference between Melbourne and Sydney
Does not matter what thread it is, if States are discussed, the top tier Suburbs are always thrown in as ammo once the debate gets going.
If 20klm beach to heart of CBD is too far, then yep Double bay etc fit the bill, 4klm to city but best part of 4 million for a average house.
Lovely but not exactly a typical suburb.
If 20klm beach to heart of CBD is too far, then yep Double bay etc fit the bill, 4klm to city but best part of 4 million for a average house.
Lovely but not exactly a typical suburb.
I seem to recall money being a big issue when you moved to Melbourne. Isn't it funny when you start living somewhere, the money factor you once had before you live in a location just disappears
Feb 8th 2016, 5:57 am
#48
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Re: Difference between Melbourne and Sydney
New migrants are still coming to Sydney and establishing themselves but this thread was about someone looking to move from Melb to Syd. Not a new family moving wondering if their $80,000 per year is enough to get by in the cheap cities.
Cost of housing has already been discussed too and its no secret Sydney is at the top. Somewhere has to be. But like most places in the world top housing costs generally come for a reason and usually it is down to a popularity vote based on lifestyle, job availability and variety.
You are right, I couldn't live in Brisbane but I have given it a chance - I have asked and got very little. 20km to the nearest beach is just too far for the Australian experience.
Melbourne on the other hand I could live. Hobart is another. Perth at a push. Just thought I best clarify that.
Cost of housing has already been discussed too and its no secret Sydney is at the top. Somewhere has to be. But like most places in the world top housing costs generally come for a reason and usually it is down to a popularity vote based on lifestyle, job availability and variety.
You are right, I couldn't live in Brisbane but I have given it a chance - I have asked and got very little. 20km to the nearest beach is just too far for the Australian experience.
Melbourne on the other hand I could live. Hobart is another. Perth at a push. Just thought I best clarify that.
Someone was talking about wages not being so out of whack in Australian society. What this tells me is that just about everyone living in a good sized house in the inner burbs played the market, got in 15+ years ago, inherited or got a bonus at work. Even 2 incomes might struggle.
Feb 8th 2016, 6:12 am
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Re: Difference between Melbourne and Sydney
A family doing well in Sydney, having moved a few years back could actually set up quite well in Melbourne and have a coffee and avo on toast every day of the week.
Someone was talking about wages not being so out of whack in Australian society. What this tells me is that just about everyone living in a good sized house in the inner burbs played the market, got in 15+ years ago, inherited or got a bonus at work. Even 2 incomes might struggle.
Someone was talking about wages not being so out of whack in Australian society. What this tells me is that just about everyone living in a good sized house in the inner burbs played the market, got in 15+ years ago, inherited or got a bonus at work. Even 2 incomes might struggle.
I know families in Sydney, Melbourne and South East UK who cannot do holidays because they are paying mortgages. On the flip side I know plenty of families who can afford plenty of holidays because they pay rent. Of course, if you live in central London you are screwed either way - rent or mortgage
Life is too short to suffer that.
Feb 8th 2016, 7:53 am
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Re: Difference between Melbourne and Sydney
I love visiting Melbourne but I couldn't see myself living there.
And I couldn't find a job in Melbourne that will pay better than my current job in Sydney.
And I couldn't find a job in Melbourne that will pay better than my current job in Sydney.
Feb 9th 2016, 3:11 am
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Re: Difference between Melbourne and Sydney
Distinct lack of OP since post 5!!!
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