Thinking of emigrating to Brisbane.Is this a good idea?

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Astra

I don't know your reasons for emigrating, however, if you have decided that emigrating to Australia is for you then Brisbane is one of the better large cities to choose.

The pace of life is slower and I find the people friendlier and more easy going here then in Sydney and Melbourne. The climate is also more moderate. All Eastern sea board capital cities offer reasonably good job opportunities (check your particular area of interest at an employment site like www.seek.com.au or www.mycareer.com.au). Rents asnd house prices are generally more affordable in Brisbane than Sydney/ Melbourne or Adelaide.
While not as sophisticated culturally as Sydney and Melbourne, Brisbane still has plenty of avenues for recreation and relaxation. The price of living is cheaper.
Its certainly the easiest capital city to get started in. Once established you could try visiting other capitals and country areas to assess their suitability before moving.

Katie L

hi i come from brisbane and yes it is a great place to live. we have many places and things to do and we are not far form places such as the sunshine and gold coast. if you need some more information on the city and things to do and places not to go please contact me on this address. hope you do come here

bluegirl6

just2rood is a knob. Brissy is a great place. I live about 45 minutes from the city and I love going there. The climate is great, the city is busy and beautiful. One of the nicer cities I have been to. It is on a river, the botanical gardens are beautiful. There are no ruins, so I am not sure where he got that from. Lots of new buildings and also some beautiful heritage ones as well. It is a great mix of old and new. A very pretty place and the nights are busy too.
Not far from Brisbane is the Gold Coast (about an hour) lots of high rises, night life, beaches...long golden sand. If you love the busy, beachy nightlifey type of place, you will love the Gold Coast. An hour North of Brisbane is the Sunshine Coast. Steve Irwin's Zoo, beautiful beaches....none better in my opinion, classy shopping malls, beautiful mountainous hinterland.
Go for it. Come over! Email me if you want to know more!!!

mariemlm

i agree with bluegirl
it's a great place - i migrated to brisbane many years ago & my quality of life certainly increased.

Scouse

No, because you do not wanr to otherwise you would no tbe on here

Ramlana

Great idea!My friend study there,she loves it there.

PATRICK

don't think just do it

Jen

my friend emigrated there about 3 weeks ago and is absolutely loving it! as long as you're sure then go for it! x

linsay h

WOULD HAVE LOVED TO GO.X HUSBAND WILL NOT LET ME GO WITH 2 KIDS.
SOUNDS GOOD,GO FOR IT YOUR LIFE IS NOT A REHEARSAL.

laplandfan

My hubby and I are planning to do the exact same thing. want to live in the suburbs.
We have stayed in Brisbane and found it to be a vibrant city with plenty to see and do. Great people too.

anthony9223

I,ll say it is I wish I was young enough

silvernightthorn

im going to nth queensland nxt year!!! just go for it oh and theres a careers expo at manchester late oct

www.expo-australia.com

Stephen M

dunno, why do you want to emigrate to Brisbane? can you get into the country or do you already live in Australia? that decision is up to you

Alfie

The only good thing you'd have is at the great footie at The Gabba, otherwise Brissy can be rubbish including the summer heat. Have a look at the Coffs to Newcastle section of the NSW coast.
And there's more work opportunities in Sydney, Melbourne and Aelaide. Or Perth over there in WA.
Happy landings!

PS Don't go alone.

jus2rood

Where from?? Have you been there before??

I've travelled to many countries and cities, and Brisbane was one of the least attractive.

The Gold Coast attracts many, but as for the city itself, much of it is vacant, in ruin, or just plain lifeless. But for the mall in the centre of the city, there is no vibrancy at all. The city also seems to shut down dead at 10-11pm, but for the valley, which is to be blunt, a bit of a hole!

This is just my experience though, and I'm sure some one reading this will have an opposite view of the city etc., but personally, I've seen far far more attractive areas than Brisbane on my travels.

Depends on your reasons, and what you're looking for.

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