The Best Cities to Move to In Australia

Australia is always a tempting place to move to – particularly from the UK at this time of year. The prospect of enjoying hours of sunshine seems rather attractive when the alternative is staying in the UK in the depths of winter – and you don’t have to worry about learning a new language either. But which cities are the best ones to relocate to, if you are considering moving to Australia? Here Greens Removals identify some of the leading candidates.

Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital of South Australia, and like many Australian cities, is on the coast – which is a major plus if you like life beside the seaside. Almost a third of its 1.3million population is non-native, so you don’t have to be British to fit in (although UK-born residents still make up the largest expat group). The largest employers are the health and care sectors, car manufacturing and the defence industry.

The cost of living here is much cheaper than many of the country’s other cities (particularly Sydney), and there are plenty of culinary advantages too if you are actively considering moving to Adelaide. The city and the state are one of the centres of the country’s burgeoning wine industry. Shiraz, Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are all grown in the region.

Brisbane

‘Brissy’, as it is called by the locals, is on the east coast, but further north than the ‘big names’ of Sydney and Melbourne. Again, the cost of living here is relatively low compared to some cities; and many people consider moving to Brisbane for work reasons. The city, and the state of Queensland it is situated in, welcomes skilled employees in the healthcare, scientific and engineering sectors, although the coast in and around Brisbane is also a popular spot for retirees.

Another attraction is the number of high-quality beaches. The Sunshine Coast to the north of the city is well known for miles and miles of white sand, while to the south there are plenty of picturesque bays and coves which are be more private. And five of Australia’s 11 World Natural Heritage-Listed areas are also in Queensland – namely The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, Fraser Island, The Riversleigh Fossil Fields and the Scenic Rim National Parks Area.

Melbourne

The coastal capital of Victoria may have a higher cost of living than other Australian cities or towns, but there’s so much to see and do if you are considering relocating to Melbourne. Sports fans will love the city – it’s the home of the Australian Open tennis, the country’s Formula One Grand Prix, the Melbourne Cup horse race, and the Boxing Day Test (which is against England every four years or so) is a fixture in many cricket supporters’ calendars.

Culturally, the Australian Ballet is based here, and it’s an important base for the country’s film and TV industries (the soap Neighbours is filmed here).  

In work terms, there should be plenty of employment opportunities in the culture and tourism sectors; the growing education and technology industries also should have plenty of vacancies. And – for UK movers in particular – the climate may be more familiar and comfortable than that in other Australian cities, as the summers are relatively cool.

Perth

However, if you do want warm weather, Perth is the city to move to; it is the sunniest of all the major cities in Australia. The Western Australia capital has plenty of high-quality beaches and water sports to enjoy as well.

Another advantage of relocating to Perth is the friendliness of the Western Australian people, who have a reputation for being more welcoming than many of the eastern cities. It’s also one of the country’s more accessible cities; with a population of just over 2million, it has a much more ‘local’ and relaxed feel to it, and all parts of the city are within relatively easy reach of one another.

For these reasons, it may be the ideal place to bring up a family as the schools and healthcare provision are both excellent; and, as many migrants are attracted to the bigger cities, skilled labour is always in demand both in Perth and across the state.

Sydney

Like Melbourne, the cost of living may be relatively high, but think of what you’ll get in return if you are thinking of relocating to Sydney in New South Wales. There’s a great climate, vibrant nightlife, and sights which are iconic across the world – the Harbour Bridge, the Bondi and Manly beaches, and the Sydney Opera House (pictured below). Small wonder, then, that Sydney draws people from all over the world – it’s a very cosmopolitan city with plenty of separate communities (notably Chinatown, but there is a sizable British expat community too).

The city also has an excellent public transport system if you don’t want to drive, although it may be better to have your own transport if you want to visit one of the many beautiful countryside nearby – New South Wales boasts the Blue Mountain and Royal National Parks.

Moving to Australia with Greens Removals

If you are thinking of moving to Australia – whether it’s to Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney or anywhere else – then contact Greens Removals’ international removals team, who are experienced in organising domestic and commercial moves.

We will be able to sort everything out for you – not just shipping all your possessions but packing and unpacking them at either end, help with customs and paperwork, insurance – and any specialist items, including pets and vehicles. For more details follow this link.