Melbourne V's Adelaide
Jul 9th 2005, 12:39 am
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Melbourne V's Adelaide
Hi All
Some advice needed, having been in Melbourne last year and experienced a winter there
I have a fairly good idea what it has to offer. Now planning to move to Aus on a skilled visa and thinking about moving to Adelaide or Melbourne.
Can anyone give a balanced view of both cities giving opinions on employment prospects, housing cost, what's on offer etc. I'm in a real quandry as to where to apply to move to! Any help offered much appreciated.
Some advice needed, having been in Melbourne last year and experienced a winter there
I have a fairly good idea what it has to offer. Now planning to move to Aus on a skilled visa and thinking about moving to Adelaide or Melbourne.Can anyone give a balanced view of both cities giving opinions on employment prospects, housing cost, what's on offer etc. I'm in a real quandry as to where to apply to move to! Any help offered much appreciated.
Jul 9th 2005, 12:45 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
I think that Adelaide gets very wet in the winter. It probably achieves more sun than Melbourne though.
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Jul 9th 2005, 1:13 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Originally Posted by Badge
I think that Adelaide gets very wet in the winter. It probably achieves more sun than Melbourne though.
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Thought South Australia was the driest state? Was plenty of rain in Melbourne last winter I can tell you, it was like being in Manchester (like being in a shower, but dressed) for 3 days one of the weeks I was there! :scared:
Jul 9th 2005, 3:01 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Hello,
I can't help with your specific questions but I think some information about what you do for a living and what your interests are and your family situation would probably help someone give you a better answer.
Lou
I can't help with your specific questions but I think some information about what you do for a living and what your interests are and your family situation would probably help someone give you a better answer.
Lou
Jul 9th 2005, 5:54 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
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From what I know real estate and living costs are comparatively lower in Adelaide. But I think Melbourne is more cosmopolitan and you would have more jobs there as compared to Adelaide.
From what I know real estate and living costs are comparatively lower in Adelaide. But I think Melbourne is more cosmopolitan and you would have more jobs there as compared to Adelaide.
Jul 9th 2005, 7:25 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Jul 9th 2005, 7:35 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
I spent a year in Adelaide a few years ago and generally it is a few degrees warmer than Melbourne all year round.
July and August were on a par with what I'm experiencing here in Melbourne now, cold nights, some wet windy cool days punctuated by days when it is 15-16 degrees and glorious sunshine.
The job market in Adelaide is generally more limited due to the size difference but obviously there will be occupations when Adelaide probably offers more opportunities.
I looked at Adelaide as I was interviewed for a job down there and a lot of the 'decent' houses in 'good' areas weren't a lot different to prices you can buy for in Melbourne.
In several areas I looked brand new house/land packages were up to $50k more in Adelaide compared with a similar area in Melbourne.
It's swings and roundabouts, I love Adelaide and have a lot of friends there but after six months in Melbourne and getting used to what it has to offer I am very happy here now and wouldn't want to move.
Adelaide is much smaller and quieter, benefits of that are less congestion, shorter travel times, more relaxed pace of life. You have the Barossa on your doorstep, loads of nice coastline, Kangaroo Island, Victor Harbour etc.
Melbourne is a city by European definitions, complete with traffic congestion (nothing like what I was used to in the UK though) and the more rapid hustle and bustle in the CBD. It has more places to eat out and sit and enjoy a coffee, there are the Yarra Valley wineries, the Dandenongs, Philip Island, the Great Ocean Road, the Victorian ski resorts etc.
I think in your situation you'd be best making a decision based on job opportunities, look at sites like www.careerone.com.au www.seek.com.au and www.mycareer.com.au see what is available and research what companies/employers in your field there are.
July and August were on a par with what I'm experiencing here in Melbourne now, cold nights, some wet windy cool days punctuated by days when it is 15-16 degrees and glorious sunshine.
The job market in Adelaide is generally more limited due to the size difference but obviously there will be occupations when Adelaide probably offers more opportunities.
I looked at Adelaide as I was interviewed for a job down there and a lot of the 'decent' houses in 'good' areas weren't a lot different to prices you can buy for in Melbourne.
In several areas I looked brand new house/land packages were up to $50k more in Adelaide compared with a similar area in Melbourne.
It's swings and roundabouts, I love Adelaide and have a lot of friends there but after six months in Melbourne and getting used to what it has to offer I am very happy here now and wouldn't want to move.
Adelaide is much smaller and quieter, benefits of that are less congestion, shorter travel times, more relaxed pace of life. You have the Barossa on your doorstep, loads of nice coastline, Kangaroo Island, Victor Harbour etc.
Melbourne is a city by European definitions, complete with traffic congestion (nothing like what I was used to in the UK though) and the more rapid hustle and bustle in the CBD. It has more places to eat out and sit and enjoy a coffee, there are the Yarra Valley wineries, the Dandenongs, Philip Island, the Great Ocean Road, the Victorian ski resorts etc.
I think in your situation you'd be best making a decision based on job opportunities, look at sites like www.careerone.com.au www.seek.com.au and www.mycareer.com.au see what is available and research what companies/employers in your field there are.
Jul 9th 2005, 9:26 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Originally Posted by Shazrazmataz
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Jul 9th 2005, 9:29 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Originally Posted by Bradley7
Hi All
Some advice needed, having been in Melbourne last year and experienced a winter there I have a fairly good idea what it has to offer. Now planning to move to Aus on a skilled visa and thinking about moving to Adelaide or Melbourne.
Can anyone give a balanced view of both cities giving opinions on employment prospects, housing cost, what's on offer etc. I'm in a real quandry as to where to apply to move to! Any help offered much appreciated.
Some advice needed, having been in Melbourne last year and experienced a winter there
I have a fairly good idea what it has to offer. Now planning to move to Aus on a skilled visa and thinking about moving to Adelaide or Melbourne.Can anyone give a balanced view of both cities giving opinions on employment prospects, housing cost, what's on offer etc. I'm in a real quandry as to where to apply to move to! Any help offered much appreciated.
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Jul 9th 2005, 10:54 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Originally Posted by mr mover
In a "nut shell" you go to Melbourne to work , and you go to Adelaide to live ....your call .......... .... mm
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Jul 9th 2005, 10:55 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Originally Posted by hevs
OR... You go to Melbourne to LIVE you go to Adelaide to DIE
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Jul 9th 2005, 2:00 pm
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Thanks for all the replies. Not sure how much they helped
still very unsure as to where to go. My wife is a teacher so can find work anywhere. I currently work in the care sector, but I've done loads of other jobs as well and I don't really care what I do in Aus I just want to be able to pay the bills and spend as much time on the beach as possible
Jul 9th 2005, 6:45 pm
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Originally Posted by hevs
OR... You go to Melbourne to LIVE you go to Adelaide to DIE
"atomic wedgie"........... mm
Jul 10th 2005, 11:12 pm
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
Originally Posted by mr mover
Just watch it girl, next time i,m over at Hallam i, ll come down their and pull those footy shorts over your head. "atomic wedgie"........... mm
"atomic wedgie"........... mm How comes Hallam PS i feel somewhat disturbed now
Jul 11th 2005, 12:57 am
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Re: Melbourne V's Adelaide
I've not been to Adelaide, I've heard it's very nice. I've also heard most of Adelaide's talented and career minded people leave, often to Melbourne, to further their careers.