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Old Jul 18th 2016, 2:07 pm
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Anyone in Newcastle, is it a decent place to settle?,I undertsand jobs may be thin on the ground, but are you happy in Newcastle
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Old Jul 18th 2016, 2:16 pm
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Very fond of Newcastle, would have had no issue moving there at all if I were independently wealthy and didn't need to work. What do you do? Some occupations are more portable than others.
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I can get by..I can buy a humble place, and after that any old job to see me though....cant decide, between Hobart or Newcastle....and plans may change , another place might come, up...but not Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth
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I can get by..I can buy a humble place, and after that any old job to see me though....cant decide, between Hobart or Newcastle....and plans may change , another place might come, up...but not Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney or Perth
Really wasn't my question.
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Ive been a UK Merchant seamen many years, but have an Aussie passport, I wont be doing this anymore, working at sea, I will have to work once I buy, but any old job, greeting people at the local hardware store, part time kitchen hand work, I dont mind..I wont have a mortgage, but will also start a small jewellery business, and sell via teh net
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Originally Posted by Bermudashorts
Really wasn't my question.


Caferacer, A poster called Kapri lives in Newcastle, perhaps message her and ask her, she doesn't come on here very much. It's always better to get info from those that live there rather than visit for the odd weekend.

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Originally Posted by Bermudashorts
Very fond of Newcastle, would have had no issue moving there at all if I were independently wealthy and didn't need to work. What do you do? Some occupations are more portable than others.
Agree. Can think of worse places to live. Bring on the medium speed rail between Syd and Newcastle and I would.
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Agree. Can think of worse places to live. Bring on the medium speed rail between Syd and Newcastle and I would.
Which is exactly why plenty of locals are ambivalent about the prospect ... you can keep your Sydney crowds and property costs thank you very much!

I don't think Newcastle is for the hardened urbanite who spends their free time enjoying theaters, galleries and so on. But it is pretty good for the person who wants to balance what a city-that's-a-bit-like-a-large-town can offer with incredible coastline, lower population density, and a generally laid back, uncongested vibe. It has the whole industrial thing going on too and makes me think of Bristol about 15 years ago but with all the hip stuff somewhat muted and an abundance of "lifestyle" pluses.
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Originally Posted by bourbon-biscuit
Which is exactly why plenty of locals are ambivalent about the prospect ... you can keep your Sydney crowds and property costs thank you very much!

I don't think Newcastle is for the hardened urbanite who spends their free time enjoying theaters, galleries and so on. But it is pretty good for the person who wants to balance what a city-that's-a-bit-like-a-large-town can offer with incredible coastline, lower population density, and a generally laid back, uncongested vibe. It has the whole industrial thing going on too and makes me think of Bristol about 15 years ago but with all the hip stuff somewhat muted and an abundance of "lifestyle" pluses.
Just saying. I live in the thick of Sydney and have never visited a theatre. Same when I lived in London. Just saying
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I've popped in just in the nick of time!

Newie is a great place to live. It's a city (hehe, big town) surrounded by glorious beaches and vineyards.
We have a theatre so no need to miss out on shows plus lots of bands come to play in the vineyards.

The city centre looks run down in places as all the shops left to go to the big shopping centres, but new light rail and regeneration is coming.

Nelson Bay is one of the lovelier spots in Australia IMHO and its only 2 hours to Sydney if you need big city life or events.

If you love clubbing then Newcastle is not the place for you but there are heaps of fabulous bars and restaurants.

I didn't know anything about Newcastle but feel very blessed to have landed here.

Even winter is great as we get the migrating whales which are just glorious to see.
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Nelson Bay is one of the lovelier spots in Australia IMHO and its only 2 hours to Sydney if you need big city life or events.
I agree on Nelson Bay too.

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Thx all for you replies, Ok its a toss between Hobart and Newcastle
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