Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Feb 26th 2008, 7:23 pm
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Confused Scot???
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Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
I am very confused at the moment?? I would like to move to Brisbane but partner wants to go to Perth?? Can anyone give me there opinions on each side we have never visited Australia before so any advice would be a great help.
Anne
Anne
Feb 26th 2008, 7:54 pm
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Perth. Best place in Australia - and getting better.
Feb 26th 2008, 8:25 pm
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Could anyone give me a indication of where is best to live round Perth we wont be able to afford inner Perth as I believe that the prices are very expensive! North or South would now be the question. But if anyone has any information regarding Brisbane that would also be good! 
Feb 26th 2008, 8:28 pm
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Hi Scottielass,
Just out of interest....seeing as you've never been to Oz what is that attracts you to Brisbane?
B
Just out of interest....seeing as you've never been to Oz what is that attracts you to Brisbane?
B
Feb 26th 2008, 8:34 pm
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
That everything is more or less on the doorstep well in metaphor anyway!! I think Perth is isolated as it is on its own?? Partner is a joiner and we have just heard that the work is better there?? Dont know if thats true I never really fancied any of the other states for some strange reason just never stood out when people talk about Australia. Thats why I am asking for some help on this matter!
Feb 26th 2008, 8:46 pm
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Plenty of work for Joiners in Brissy!
Have been to both places - Perth is grogeous but small/ remote/ isolated/ boring (my opinion remember)!
Brissy is bigger/ more opportunity/ more to do/ other cities near by/ blah blah blah!
It's horses for courses at the end of the day - I suggest you spend a few weeks doing a reccie trip over here and visit both cities.
Have been to both places - Perth is grogeous but small/ remote/ isolated/ boring (my opinion remember)!
Brissy is bigger/ more opportunity/ more to do/ other cities near by/ blah blah blah!
It's horses for courses at the end of the day - I suggest you spend a few weeks doing a reccie trip over here and visit both cities.
Feb 26th 2008, 10:42 pm
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
This question comes up all the time. Have a look here.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/searc...earchid=353628
http://britishexpats.com/forum/searc...earchid=353628
Feb 26th 2008, 10:44 pm
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Feb 26th 2008, 10:50 pm
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
I recently returned from 2 weeks in Brisbane and it was nice but Perth is so much better in my opinion. The shopping in Brisbane is definitely better but that was about it for me.
Feb 26th 2008, 11:07 pm
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
It all boils down to the work situation IMO. If his joinery is principally in the construction industry then go to QLD as the building game is stagnant here in Perth according to many in the know. How long it will continue to boom in QLD is anyone's guess. My guess is between one and two years.
Feb 27th 2008, 2:07 am
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Asking that sort of Question is going to make you even more confused 
Feb 27th 2008, 5:25 am
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Brisbane lot of storms/floods is very humid,
Perth allot drier can be very hot,
spent time in both live in perth
Perth allot drier can be very hot,
spent time in both live in perth
Feb 27th 2008, 6:58 am
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Alice Springs!!!
Feb 27th 2008, 9:03 am
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Re: Stuck between Perth or Brisbane?
Thanxs guys seems to me more people swinging for the West!!! I need to look into work for partner I suppose thats the main thing? I thought WA had a building boom has that slowed down now?
One more thing cost of living does it vary from each state which is cheaper??
Anne
One more thing cost of living does it vary from each state which is cheaper??
Anne