View Poll Results: Where and why?
Cairns
3
1.92%
Brisbane
49
31.41%
Sydney
19
12.18%
Melbourne
21
13.46%
Adelaide
8
5.13%
Perth
41
26.28%
'other'
15
9.62%
Voters: 156. You may not vote on this poll
Where and why?
Feb 15th 2005 | 8:01 pm
#61
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From: Gold Coast Queensland Australia
Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by Malcontent
Hi
Can I chip in and ask why the time limit on your stay in Gero as we are seriously considering Geraldton?
Can I chip in and ask why the time limit on your stay in Gero as we are seriously considering Geraldton?
Mike
Feb 15th 2005 | 8:26 pm
#62
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Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by steve99
Perth, Because it has great beaches, the city is far cleaner than any other ive visited in Australia, the city is only about 15 mins from the beach. house prices are pretty good, I got a good job. And I guess mainly the Weather, its fantastic, we very rarely get the horrible humidity that the East Coast seems to get most of the time.
We have a proper summer. November to about May its pretty much guaranteed to be between 25 and 35C (with the odd day now and again when it hits 40C)
We spend as much time outside as possible.
We have a proper summer. November to about May its pretty much guaranteed to be between 25 and 35C (with the odd day now and again when it hits 40C)
We spend as much time outside as possible.
The temperature in TAS, VIC and NSW is cool to mild most of the year except in summer when you get a few hot or humid days.
Feb 15th 2005 | 10:25 pm
#63
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Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by Rog Williams
Sydney - but realised it was mistake and will be moving again shortly!
Feb 16th 2005 | 12:54 am
#64
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Posts: 22,767
From: Lion in da jungle
Re: Where and why?
Cairns.
It's where the work was.........and am I glad it was
Beautiful place.
Small city.
Lack of traffic jams.
Plenty of things to do.
Plenty of things to see.
Wonderful weather.
It's where the work was.........and am I glad it was
Beautiful place.
Small city.
Lack of traffic jams.
Plenty of things to do.
Plenty of things to see.
Wonderful weather.
Feb 16th 2005 | 1:17 pm
#65
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Posts: 1,868
From: Wickedy WA WA...
Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by wombat42
The east coast is'nt humid most of the time except for northern Queensland.
The temperature in TAS, VIC and NSW is cool to mild most of the year except in summer when you get a few hot or humid days.
The temperature in TAS, VIC and NSW is cool to mild most of the year except in summer when you get a few hot or humid days.
But I checked out the summer (not the official summer I know, the Perth one
) averages for Perth, Cairns, Brisbane & Sydney. From November to April here are the averages:
Perth
Humidity ranges from 38 - 47%
Number of Rain days over this period = 24 (I think weve had about 5 so far and you'd hardly call it rain, fiingers crossed for March and April then!)
Cairns
Humidity ranges from 64 - 72%
Number of Rain days over this period = 87
Brisbane
Humidity ranges from 60 - 64%
Number of Rain days over this period = 67
Sydney
Humidity ranges from 58 - 64%
Number of Rain days over this period = 73
So I still vote Perth
Steve
Feb 16th 2005 | 1:27 pm
#66
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Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by steve99
Not that im bored or anything
But I checked out the summer (not the official summer I know, the Perth one ) averages for Perth, Cairns, Brisbane & Sydney.
From November to April here are the averages:
Perth
Humidity ranges from 38 - 47%
Number of Rain days over this period = 24 (I think weve had about 5 so far and you'd hardly call it rain, fiingers crossed for March and April then!)
Cairns
Humidity ranges from 64 - 72%
Number of Rain days over this period = 87
Brisbane
Humidity ranges from 60 - 64%
Number of Rain days over this period = 67
Sydney
Humidity ranges from 58 - 64%
Number of Rain days over this period = 73
So I still vote Perth
Steve
But I checked out the summer (not the official summer I know, the Perth one
) averages for Perth, Cairns, Brisbane & Sydney. From November to April here are the averages:
Perth
Humidity ranges from 38 - 47%
Number of Rain days over this period = 24 (I think weve had about 5 so far and you'd hardly call it rain, fiingers crossed for March and April then!)
Cairns
Humidity ranges from 64 - 72%
Number of Rain days over this period = 87
Brisbane
Humidity ranges from 60 - 64%
Number of Rain days over this period = 67
Sydney
Humidity ranges from 58 - 64%
Number of Rain days over this period = 73
So I still vote Perth
Steve
Feb 16th 2005 | 1:29 pm
#67
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Posts: 13,233
Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by Rog Williams
Sydney - but realised it was mistake and will be moving again shortly!
Wouldn't you consider other areas in Sydney?
Feb 16th 2005 | 1:44 pm
#68
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Posts: 246
From: Ascot Berks(06.04) to Cronulla nr Sydney back to Ascot (04.05)
Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by Rog Williams
At the moment, ABCD, the target is Bowral! The people there are exceptionally pleasant, from our visits, and house prices are not so ridiculous. But then again,....
Feb 16th 2005 | 2:05 pm
#69
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Posts: 1,868
From: Wickedy WA WA...
Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by wombat42
You said " the eastern states" but Left out Victoria and Tasmania, surely these two states must be less humid then Perth.
Just checked:
Melbourne
Humidity ranges from 46 - 54%
Number of Rain days over this period = 56
Hobart
Humidity ranges from 61 - 72%
Number of Rain days over this period = 65
One other stat that some people might find helpfull when choosing is the mean temp over this 6 month period. (taken at 3pm)
Perth = 27C
Cairns = 29C
Brisbane=26C
Sydney=22.3C
Melbourne=22C
Hobart= 18.5C
Steve
Feb 16th 2005 | 2:56 pm
#70
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From: Brisbane Bayside
Re: Where and why?
Konichiwa Peter & Claire,
I can't comment on Melbourne as I haven't visited, but we moved to Brisbane because we liked Brisbane city as its not quite as big as Sydney yet has excellent facilities such as Southbank beach and Botanic Gardens.
Most people I know suffer the hot and humid Queensland summer because of the much more agreeable temperatures you get for the rest of the year. And the nearby countryside and beaches are excellent, my faves are Bribie island, Mt Tamborine and Daisy Hill forest.
Cheers
Papa Z
I can't comment on Melbourne as I haven't visited, but we moved to Brisbane because we liked Brisbane city as its not quite as big as Sydney yet has excellent facilities such as Southbank beach and Botanic Gardens.
Most people I know suffer the hot and humid Queensland summer because of the much more agreeable temperatures you get for the rest of the year. And the nearby countryside and beaches are excellent, my faves are Bribie island, Mt Tamborine and Daisy Hill forest.
Cheers
Papa Z
Feb 16th 2005 | 3:02 pm
#71
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Posts: 6,911
From: Dreamland AKA Brisbane which is a different country to the UK
Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by steve99
Brisbane
Number of Rain days over this period = 67
Melbourne
Number of Rain days over this period = 56
Number of Rain days over this period = 67
Melbourne
Number of Rain days over this period = 56
LOL! Melb has almost as many Rain Days as Brisbane does in summer & its Melbournes dry season & Brisbane's wet season!
Feb 16th 2005 | 3:16 pm
#72
Sand, sea and serenity
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 189
From: Sydney
Re: Where and why?
Sydney- Hi everyone, just want to introduce myself to the site, have bought a house in Sydney cos we love the place so much, although a bit high on prices we hope to make lots and move to the central coast (NSW) or Gold coast when we retire. We stayed away from the main part of the city and opted for the southern suberb of Sutherlandshire, such a beautiful part of Sydney which has good transport routes and is only 10 mins from the beach .
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Feb 16th 2005 | 3:29 pm
#73
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From: Sydney
Re: Where and why?
Sydney - love it - one of the world's fab cities IMO.
reasons for living here include:
- work
- climate
- surrounding nature
- city amenities
a bit expensive, but worth it.
reasons for living here include:
- work
- climate
- surrounding nature
- city amenities
a bit expensive, but worth it.
Feb 16th 2005 | 3:30 pm
#74
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From: Gold Coast Queensland Australia
Re: Where and why?
Originally Posted by Milo
Sydney- Hi everyone, just want to introduce myself to the site, have bought a house in Sydney cos we love the place so much, although a bit high on prices we hope to make lots and move to the central coast (NSW) or Gold coast when we retire. We stayed away from the main part of the city and opted for the southern suberb of Sutherlandshire, such a beautiful part of Sydney which has good transport routes and is only 10 mins from the beach .
.did anyone have any advice re Geraldton and the wind as my better half has contacts and is worried. Is it really windy or just a normal coastal type windy place?
Mike
Feb 16th 2005 | 4:59 pm
#75
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Posts: 42
From: US
Re: Where and why?
Voted Sydney but Melbourne's still slightly in the running. The reasons- job prospects for both of us & they are the only cities in Oz that are big enough for us.
