paul30

I'm heading for the mornington peninsula it's fairly quiet but still close enough to get to the city if you want to (maybe not the best for a daily commute but if you don't have to work in the city not a great problem) although Melbourne is a state capital it doesn't seem to be as busy as most british towns I find Leeds where I'm origionally from to be far busier and a lot smaller

donovandenese

I an a tax accountant and found work in adelaide within a week when I was over there on a working holiday visa a few years back. All the big accountancy firms have offices there - and plenty of smaller ones too. I actually found it much harder to find work in Sydney when I spent some time there - I guess that although there are more jobs in sydney/melbourne, there are also many more people looking for those jobs!

milly123

We live in Adelaide at the moment, and have done for 12mths now.
To answer a few questions.
Adelaide is not as small as some make out, It has a good city centre, with a lot of suburbs with nice shopping and cafe area,s. Most area,s have good schools, and there are a lot of jobs on offer. Housing is only classed as more reasonable than other state's because there is still a good choice of house for under $350.000, if required.
But, You will find that the average family home more to the price of $400.000 +, the cost of living in Adelaide has now risen But, it is the state with the lowest rate of pay. You will also find that travel from adelaide to other states, or long haul holidays to be expensive compare to the wages.
If you are a plumber, be aware i have spoke with a few that were fully qualified in the uk for over 20yrs, but have to return to tafe for a number of yrs, to be in the same position here.
Adelaide is a good place to start, But most do move on after a few yrs.
Melbourne, is a big city, more multicutural, higher wages, Weather not to good. More choice of new properties to buy. You dont feel as isolated as the means of travel is less expensive.
Like someone has said , it is easier to get a office type job, ie accountant in adelaide, but harder to get it work. if you are a trade or nurse, there is work every where. good luck

jessrabbit

Thanks everybody, it is great to get all this info from the people actually living the dream! I appreciate it.

carorp

Hi Kelly and family

We are heading in same direction! Ideally Mount Eliza, also like mount Martha to but worried it may be a bit of a comute to the city if have to for work. Seen a nice school for the children in Mt martha. Heading for Mount Eliza first for rental and look about. Did not really consider Adalaide.
Went to the meet today in poll hill although not really anyone else going to same area. My children go to Tubbenden infants did consider green st Green but a bit to far to walk. We are right between Tubbenden and Warren Rd school. Keep in touch. [email protected]

caroline