what's life like in australia? I'm thinking of immigrating there.?

Question

three questions: 1. employment 2. housing 3. schools?

Answer 1

Employment - About working in Australia - http://www.workingin-australia.com Lets you know what visa your require, skilled migrant information, and finding work in Australia - a great website!

Housing - There is a wide range of housing available, especially in some of the larger cities of Australia and their suburbs. Architecture of Australian houses
The architecture of Australian houses has been based on European and American styles but many houses in Australia have a distinctly Australian flavour reflecting the climate and geography. More info about Finding accomodation and housing guide go to:
http://www.justlanded.com/english/australia/tools/just_landed_guide/housing_rentals

Schools - In Australia education is a priority and all states provide children with an excellent education. more info on Schooling for your family go to http://studyinaustralia.gov.au and http://www.justlanded.com/english/australia/tools/just_landed_guide/education


For guide to moving here on what to do, checklists etc see http://www.justlanded.com/english/australia/topics/moving

Cheers.

Answer 2

Ok, now hopefully I can help!!! (the others dont seem like much help so far).
I have travelled all around the world, lived and worked in a few places, and I beleive Australia to be the best. We have a wonderful climate, a government that does try to help out people in need, good chance of employment and a laid back atmosphere.
Employment being at a low is counting all types of jobs, casual, full time etc, but at least its something!! There will always be some job you can do until something better opens up. But that may not work well for immigration.
Housing is quite expensive in most cities, but there are lots of places to rent until you save enough for a place of your own. Sydney and Melbourne are most expensive for all types of accommodation. Brisbane is still ok, but rising really fast. Perth is midline and Adelaide,Hobart and Darwin are still at the lower end of prices (probably not for long though)!!!
Schools, naturally like anywhere, the better the suburb, the better the school generally. Most of the schools themselves are good but its some of the riff raff kids that can drag it down. If you can afford private, good, but if not, just find the best area you can find and that will be the best school you can afford.
Hope that helps. Good luck and maybe see you here in sunny Australia!!

Answer 3

Hi Ricky,

Come and visit before you decide to migrate - take a month and have a look around. It's a huge country and each city and state varies considerably.

1. Employment - there are jobs out there, but it depends on what you want to do and where you are going to be.
2. Housing - again, depends where you want to live. The cities are expensive, further out you go the cheaper it is. What type of lifestyle do you want? Beaches, inland, country? Closer to the coast the more expensive it is.
3. Schools - again, depends where you are and what level of schooling you're looking at. There is no primary school national curriculum, each state determines their curriculum and bench mark achievement level which makes moving interstate with children a huge frustration.

Come and have a look first, then make a decision.

Answer 4

Well I am Australian. I live in Brisbane.
Employment is quite good. What industry are you wanting to get in to?
Housing at the moment isn't very cheap. Especially renting. If you were to buy a home I would suggest (as well as with renting) looking a little further on the outskirts of a major city as in the cities can be a little expensive.
Schools are good. There are a lot around. The public school system isn't too bad.
Is there anything you would like to know about a particular place?

Answer 5

Ricky my suggestion to you is to visit here first before deciding to migrate here. Many people have moved here on the strength of a TV show (Home and Away/Neighbours) and found out the hard way that it was NOT what they expected. Things vary according to which state you decide to live in. Sydney being the most popular and expensive. Employment is currently at an all time low (so they tell us), housing is expensive, schools vary according to where you chose to live. Good Luck anyway.

Answer 6

Really depends where you want to move to, obviously more schools in the cities, than out in the country. Housing where I live (Sydney) is a bit pricey, but not so much so if you go out to the suburbs. Apparently unemployment is at a low at the moment. But I think that's because they have changed all the jobs to casual, so people are working 1 day a week and counted as employed.... Just my opinion though.

have a look at www.immi.gov.au/

Answer 7

not sure about jobs but i dont think they have schools, ive met a lot of australians and the depth of their conversation seems to be about surfing and how much better australia is than england (they dont seem to mind earning our £ though). So if your interested in high culture - theatre, politically charge debates or any kind of history - i would suggest somewhere different. I was there a few months and found it the most class-less country ive ever been to.

Answer 8

Before you think of immigrating you should visit it and have a look yourself.
You must find out if you love this place before you think of moving there.

Answer 9

its difficult to immigrate here, depends if you have a family sponsor,where your coming from,or if you are a skilled worker needed here
check out the immigration website