sunshine or gold?
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sunshine or gold?
HI we are a young family heading out to the sunshine coast in may, can anyone tell me the difference between the gold coast and sunshine?
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Re: sunshine or gold?
Reference to my last thread, to go more in depth was that i wanted to know if there is much of a difference in house prices, jobs etc, seems alot of people choose the gold coast?
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we spent alot of time on the sunshine coast in november and it is really beautiful - although i have not been to gold coast, from what i hear, its a bit more touristy and commercialised. Caloundra on the sunshine coast is very reasonable for house prices, the people there are very laid back and extreamly friendly, we are moving there jan 08 hopefully, just waiting for the big yes or no. Mooloolaba is a bit more younger and trendier with a great seafront full of cafe's resturants and shops. jobwise, it realy depends on what your trade is, i am a hairdresser and intend to do a few days in a shop and a few days at home, my hubby is a plasterer, builder, bricklayer etc he researched jobs for him and seem pretty confident he gonna get something. good luck xx
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Hi Emmalina, we didnt see too much of Caloundra only drove through it so will be definatly checking it out,We didnt spend too long on the sunshine coast at all but felt it was the place for us! Im a beauty therapist and hubbys a diesel fitter and looks like there are jobs for him.
Good luck with everything x
Good luck with everything x
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Hi,
I've just looked on a realestate site and put a maximum price of $400.000, in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast. I am amazed how nice the houses in the search was and what seems like great value for money.
Is Sunshine Coast an established place or if not, is that why it seems quite cheap.
I'd appreciate any feedback on this part of Queensland.
Thanks
Steve.
I've just looked on a realestate site and put a maximum price of $400.000, in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast. I am amazed how nice the houses in the search was and what seems like great value for money.
Is Sunshine Coast an established place or if not, is that why it seems quite cheap.
I'd appreciate any feedback on this part of Queensland.
Thanks
Steve.
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Re: sunshine or gold?
Hi Emmalina, we didnt see too much of Caloundra only drove through it so will be definatly checking it out,We didnt spend too long on the sunshine coast at all but felt it was the place for us! Im a beauty therapist and hubbys a diesel fitter and looks like there are jobs for him.
Good luck with everything x
Good luck with everything x
To be honest I have not spent much time down on the Gold Coast but am looking forward to exploring. I have seen some amazing beaches there, there is more shopping and the hinterland is supposed to be out of the world. With the theme parks down that way I guess the kids would never be bored! But then that is what the beach is for. As someone has already said it depends where you get work. It is a bit limited here on the SC and we have found that we have had to take a pay cut to live here, not sure if that would have been the same with the Gold Coast. Give both a look when you get over. One will feel right.
Quest apartments in Caloundra is a great place to stay while you are on the SC. We got an apartment (two bed, kitchen, balcony, pool etc) for $80 per night with parking. It was great for the two weeks while we found a rental and decided if we could find work on the SC.
If you do end up on the SC give us a shout and we will meet up. Good luck with it all.
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we spent alot of time on the sunshine coast in november and it is really beautiful - although i have not been to gold coast, from what i hear, its a bit more touristy and commercialised. Caloundra on the sunshine coast is very reasonable for house prices, the people there are very laid back and extreamly friendly, we are moving there jan 08 hopefully, just waiting for the big yes or no. Mooloolaba is a bit more younger and trendier with a great seafront full of cafe's resturants and shops. jobwise, it realy depends on what your trade is, i am a hairdresser and intend to do a few days in a shop and a few days at home, my hubby is a plasterer, builder, bricklayer etc he researched jobs for him and seem pretty confident he gonna get something. good luck xx
For shopping you have the Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore which is like Lakeside (but smaller), also plenty of other shops around.
If you are looking for a short term rental then contact Cotton Tree Real Estate. They sorted us an apartment out for $350 per week on the seafront at Alexandra Headland.
Houses range from $350,000 (not so nice, no pool or air con) to $450,000 (nicer with pool and air con) and upwards from that.
Cheaper houses you will find will be quite old fashioned on smaller blocks maybe near the motorways. Also you will want a decent school as you have children, you may have to pay a bit more to get into a decent school zone.
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We looked at the two, and also Cairns & Perth - finally decided Sunshine Coast had best of ALL worlds for what we wanted - reasonable homes, job prospects, climate, beaches etc. etc. We've bought at Peregian (between Coolum & Noosa) and looking forward to moving out within next couple of months..... (contract exchange on house permitting!!!!)
You'll find plenty of info on this site and Go Matilda forums too. Good luck whatever you decide, you'll LOVE it!
You'll find plenty of info on this site and Go Matilda forums too. Good luck whatever you decide, you'll LOVE it!
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Coolangatta, surf, indy, meter maids, Broadbeach, Surfers, canals, Yatla Pies, Visace Hotel, Sea World, Conrad Jupiters, O'reillys, Lamington NP, Dream World, Big Brother, Springbrook NP, Currumbin, Burleigh Heads, schoolies ...... (sorry, forget that last one)
Coolangatta, surf, indy, meter maids, Broadbeach, Surfers, canals, Yatla Pies, Visace Hotel, Sea World, Conrad Jupiters, O'reillys, Lamington NP, Dream World, Big Brother, Springbrook NP, Currumbin, Burleigh Heads, schoolies ...... (sorry, forget that last one)
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we moved to caloundra last year and come back to uk!!!! bit too quiet for me im afraid. going to bounce over the water again this year to gold coast
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If one of your choices is to get in and out of Brisbane easily then the Sunshine coast is probably better.
If not, then the Gold Coast is also quite good and has some nice small towns.
Steve
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Re: sunshine or gold?
Thanks for all your replies, can't wait to get out there now, we hope to see you all on the sunshine coast!
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I would say it is easier and quicker to get to Brisbane from the Gold Coast. It's a bit of a trek from the Sunshine Coast (especially if you live in Maroocydore area)
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Sure the gold coast isnt all high rises and tourism (the hinterland is nice) but overall the sunshine coast is more relaxed and I'd suggest a much better place to live.
As to travel distances to the CBD its all about the same.