Re: Why Perth and Brisbane?

Originally posted by ahappychappy 

> G' day all,

>

> Can anyone please explain why both Perth and Brisbane appear to be
> such popular destinations for Brits?  Is there some kind of selling
> drive happening in the UK by the Oz migration department.  I can
> understand that Oz would try and discourage migrants from settling in
> NSW (and Sydney surrounds).  But from my 7 years here I must state
> that I feel Sydney/Sydney suburbs (and NSW) are the best destinations,
> and will be give you a better chance of settling.  I say this as I
> meet a lot of English here and most seem content with NSW.

>

> Also when migrating you have to be aware that Australia is indeed a
> very large and diverse country so living in Perth or Brisbane can be a
> tad isolated.

>

> Thought I would post a few Aussie web sites for pending migrants to
> look at.  Hope they help.

>

> www.realestate.com.au

>

> www.ljhooker.com.au

>

> www.seek.com.au

>

> www.mycareer.com.au

>

> www.carpoint.com.au

>

> www.tradingpost.com.au

>

> This is a great country for motorcycles so check out this site

>

> http://bikepoint.ninemsn.com.au/Home/HomePage.asp 





We love Sydney and it would be our first choice but we want to live near
the sea and have no mortgage. You have to weigh it up don't you. If the
main reason to do it is quality of life. For some people the reasons
will be different. Perth seems like an excellent second choice to us
with a small family. The time we spent in Sydney was great but we didn't
have a family then.



One thing we don't want to do is move to Aus and have a big mortgage -
we want a more relaxed lifestyle and yes there are parts of NSW that are
not as expensive - but then they are either too far out of the city or
not near the sea. At least we can live near the sea and the city in
Perth at a lower cost.



It's just my opinion - and we have been ridiculed by some distant Aussie
rellies in Perth who can't understand why we are obsessed with living
near the sea 'all pommies want to move to the coast' were the exact
words but if thats part of the lifestyle you want for yourself who's to
argue. I think we are all different and have to make different choices
in life and I'm sure Australia doesn't want us all to descend on NSW!!!



Max :)


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