will we get used to the heat and humidity of brisbane?

Question

I am moving to Brisbane from the u.k next year, I am worried about the heat and humidity there, will my husband, me and our two small children get used to it? We were thinking about moving to Perth because we are worried about the heat of brisbane, is this a good idea? Also any advice on good Suburbs to live in in Brisbane would be greatly appreciated, we need to be close to schools, shops, public transport and preferably near a beach!
Thanks

Answer 1

I lived for 14 years in Rockhampton, the city of sin, sweat and sorrow according to Anthony Trollope and that is hotter and more humid than Brisbane. Work was air-conditioned, it had to be for temperature control, but home was not. You do not need air-conditioning at home most of the time, ceiling fans are adequate and a hell of a lot cheaper to run.

Your best bet is to arrive in Brisbane May-June when things are cooling down, so that you don't step straight from a UK autumn/winter into a tropical Australian summer.

There are no decent beaches really close to B'ne, but it is only 90minutes the Gold Coast and a bit more to the Sunshine Coast, depending what side of B'ne you live. B'ne is spread out over a large area, much larger than most English cities.

There are multiple suburbs with good access to suburban trains, buses and schools. Get a good map on the net and look at the railways, maybe you can find the bus routes as well. As anywhere, the best suburbs are the elevated ones and you should avoid if possible houses on the western slopes of the hills as they will be the hottest in the afternoon.

I have not been to Perth, but the breeze that blows from the direction of Fremantle is called the "Fremantle Doctor" because Westralians feel a lot better once it has visited. Perth can be hot and still.

Answer 2

You will get used to it quite quickly. It is far better these days than it was not so long ago. Today airconditioning is everywhere. perth and Brisbane both have average summer maximum temperatures of about 29°C. Perth has an average 3pm relative humidity of 44% while Brisbane averages 58%. On very hot days in Brisbane with temperatures over 35°, the relative humidity is very low. Despite claims of 40° and 90%RH, such a combination is impossible.

Perth's two big problems are that it is too far from anywhere else and that it is rapidly becoming the most expensive city to live in Australia.

Answer 3

You will get used to Brisbane's weather no problems.
It is further north where the humidity is very high.
Within 12 months you will be used to it.

Sorry I haven’t actually lived in Brisbane so cannot advice on where to live / schools etc. I’ve just visited every year for 6 years.

Good Luck with your move.

These two sites may help you
Moving to Australia - Useful Information:::::: http://www.hsbc.com.au/1/2/hsbcpremier/assistance/moving

Another great guide of information ..
http://www.beluba.com.au/ww3/arrive.htm

Answer 4

Coming from the U.K. , I think you'll find Brisbane weather uncomfortable, similarly Perth. I lived in Brisbane for 5 years after living in Melbourne for 10 and was very glad to return to Melbourne which is without question the best city on the eastern side of Australia.

Answer 5

yes you will adjust to the brisbane climate - just be sure and get a house with air conditioning esp for the hot nights. you will really enjoy sunshine for most of the year.
perth is hotter than brisbane in summer & colder in winter. the towns south of perth are near good beaches, the train line to perth is being extended & there are a lot of ex brits living in perth area&south.
the only beaches near brisbane are the Sunshine Coast to the north, Bribie Island (1 hr north) or north stradbroke island to the east of cleveland (1 hr east of brisbane)
for sunshine coast - check out web sites for Caloundra, Maroochydore, Noosaville,

Answer 6

You'll get used to it. I know someone who experienced a similar situation and after a while failed to notice the heat.