Mochinbach

We've spent the last month travelling around Australia. We've seen Perth. Adelaide, Alice, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. We were always planning to stop in Brisbane, get a house and find work. We didn't have any experience of Australia before we got here and so Brisbane seemed like a good option for many reasons:

• The beaches
• The cheaper rent
• The hot climate
• The vibrant city life

When we got here we realised that there are no beaches, rental properties are quite limited - especially if you want a 3 bed with a pool in a nice area. It's a buyers market and I am sure that if we wanted to buy we could have our dream home but we want to make sure we're in the right place and rent.

We wanted to come to Australia because it has something that the UK doesn't. Cities with beaches and relaxation! Unfortunately for us we chose the only city without beaches! lol

We've checked out Manly, Manly West, Wynnum, Wakerley (that general area) over the last few days as most of you guys seem to think this is a good area. It is really beautiful, Manly West has some lovely houses and Wakerley has some new developments. The harbour is lovely and the village is a great place for a quiet drink. There's no beach though is there! lol

We're going to check out Redcliffe tommorrow as there are definately beaches there and the rental prices seem fine. (no pools still though!) lol

We really liked Adelaide when we stayed there. We only stayed there for a couple of days though and didn't explore the suburbs. Glenelg Beach being a short Tram ride from the CBD was brilliant though.

We're stuck! All our stuff is on its way to Brissie and we're not sure we're in the right place.

What's redcliffe like? Is it just a seaside town that goes dead out of season? Does anyone have any experience that might help us or advice? We'd be very grateful.

We've just watched the fireworks over the bridge and come into an internet cafe.

HELP! lol

Vin 'n Bin

You mean Redcliffe, Queensland?...we live in Redcliffe, Perth but I am from Adelaide and I love Adelaide and really miss it. Er, naturally from England first but I lived in Adelaide for 31 years ...kindest regards and good luck...B

GinaUK

If you want beaches, why not go for Perth? It's got miles and miles of BEAUTIFUL beaches. Lots of sunshine all year round and a lot less humidity than Brisbane.

As for your stuff being on its way to Brisbane. I wouldn't worry about that. Once it arrives there, you can always tell the removal company that you want it sent on to wherever (obviously you'll have to pay for that, but it's not a major drama).

Gina

Mochinbach

Thanks for the reassurance

Perth is lovely but alittle too quiet for us\. Plus the houses aren't cheap anymore property prices have gone up 48% lol!

I agree that it is very pretty there though.

MD09

Try the Sunshine Coast.

Redcliffe? lol that's funny.

Wendy

What do you do for a living?

Adelaide is just gorgeous, but if you work in industry you'll be relegated to the North and there aren't any beaches there either You can get a house with a pool for less $250kish though

The South of Adelaide is stunning, you'll get a good house there for not a lot of money with a pool probably.

Good luck whatever you decide

Vin 'n Bin

Lots of lovely beaches in SA too ...I always went to Port Noarlunga and Southport.

Mochinbach

why?


BTW I mean Redcliffe Qld.

Mochinbach

i'm a teacher so point me in the direction of a private school! lol I am also good at making coffee, operating tills etc. Anything will do if I can't get a teaching related job. OH will still be getting a wage from UK so "no dramas there mate"

MD09

Yes so do I.

It's a hole, compared to many other beautiful parts of Aus.

Keep in mind, Brisbane takes time to grow on you - it's Sydney's ugly cousin.

Vin 'n Bin

I entirely agree with Wendy ...I'm looking forward to going 'home' to Adelaide for maybe a week sometime this year...my brother lives in Sheidow Park, not too far from you Wendy ...I lived in Willunga.

smiths

I agree, Adelaide is a lovely place but there's not as much work there as anywhere else - hence the cheaper prices.

Lived in Adelaide once, had to move to Melbourne to get a decent job before finally moving to Brisbane. Admittedly, it was 9 years ago. It would be interesting to see what people in Adelaide think about the work situation now.

Smiths

Mochinbach

We'll justhave to drive up to Redcliffe tomorrow but if anyone can recommend suburbs in Adelaide / Brissie which might help us out that would be great.

Bare in mind that we want to rent first about (375 a week is our max) It seems that if you buy here you can get a lot more for your money but we're not ready to commit ourselves to a place until we've experienced it properly. We're wimps ! lol. So renting is the way for a bit.

We'll check back in a bit! Keep the advice coming. I need Coffee and a think...

Vin 'n Bin

For $375 dollars a week you would get a really nice place in the southern suburbs of Adelaide ...probably with a pool too. We always reckon that if anyone really wants to work, it is available...just our opinion. The southern suburbs are the nicest as Wendy mentioned...I know because I also lived in the northern suburbs for quite a few years

Centurion

I'd go north of Brisbane if beaches are important to you up the Sunshine Coast. Tewantin, Noosa etc or anything thereabouts. Obviously Noosa is joke expensive but the outlying areas aren't. But, its not a major city area.

But then again - your kinda asking for a major city, with a hot climate with beaches and affordable housing. If you manage to find that - you might just want to post it on here.

We'll all move there!!!

Oh - when your looking around to settle. The grass is always greener.....