diddy

There seems to be loads of these best cities to live in surveys at the moment, so we may as well do our own Aussie one. I can only list 15 places so apologies if I've missed somewhere out.

I'm not sure what the voting criteria are though: housing, public transport, weather, education, career prospects, cost of living - suggest them if you've got them.

Plus, not sure we need any voting rules. Maybe you can't vote for where you live or something. This is completely unscientific but worth a go.

Paul.

Hels

I had to put Other as Bendigo wasnt an option

I have lived in most parts of Australia and for me & Hubby, what we want from our life this is the best place for us. Its country enough to be relaxed. Its big enough to have a good choice of nightlife, restaurants, entertainment, shopping etc. Its close enough to Melbourne for those extra BIG shopping trips.

About the only thing it misses is a beach. But having lived by beaches most of my life, so far I am coping and am happy to spend day trips heading down to Geelong or Melbourne for a "salt fix".

I love it here and wont be looking to move from here in the foreseeable future.

diddy

Hels,

I thought of you when I did this and wanted to put Bendigo but ran out of options. Good to hear it's all still going well there.

Paul.

Sandra

It would be nice to think people have at least lived in the place they voted for otherwise it will be a poll on the area with the best selling techniques.

I can only do Sydney but have visited Melbourne, Gold Coast, Newcastle and District and Bendigo! Was all for Melbourne before we came to Sydney. Think Melbourne would win over Sydney on cost of living but now the income is slightly higher we are enjoying Sydney more. I get a great buzz going to work over the harbour bridge.

Cheers

cranni

dont forget the beautiful Bunbury [city] Busselton , Dunsborough, Margaret river and load of others in the Beautiful south west WA

Bordy

I'll go along with most of the official ones that has Melbourne way out in front.

Hels

Paul,

Hows things going with you guys? Have you made any decisions as to what you are going to do from here? Is moving to Brissy an option do you think?

I did try to call Nic earlier but she must have either been on the phone or had it turned off. I didnt leave a message but will try her again when I get a chance.

Things are going alot better for us now that Paul is starting to feel at home here. I cant believe that on Friday it will be 1 year since we got here!! Paul has said the first 6 months were the worst...but its definatly getting better for him (probably something to do with the fact he now has his 4x4 )

Anyway, will catch up with you soon.

Hels

sam&molly

There is no place better than Newcastle and the Hunter Valley – simply the beast spot on the planet.

Molly