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Posted by gumble on Sep-28-2007 01:14:

Perth vs Canberra

I'm thinking of leaving Adelaide next year.
The best places for me (career wise) are Perth and Canberra.
I've been to both, I thought Perth was great and Canberra kinda sucked.

In terms of liveability though, what do you think is better?
Canberra is a bit better located, but Perth has a better lifestyle, although isolated....

Also Canberra has more opportunities directly for my field....

I think perth would be a tiny bit cheaper to live in as well?

Any thoughts?

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Sep-28-2007 01:19:

does weather count? canberra has the worst weather in the entire country!

i would definitely choose perth (tho ive never been) coz i spent 12 years in canberra.

no, perth is much MUCH more expensive to live in, certainly if you're looking at renting. there is a serious rental crisis in perth currently.

fun, beach babes, larger population, great weather- perth

better location, better housing opportunities, more job prospects- canberra.

i have relatives in both, so i can come to visit you in either, so its a win-win for you!

Posted by MiSSyM on Sep-28-2007 01:52:

Re: Perth vs Canberra

quote:
Originally posted by gumble
Also Canberra has more opportunities directly for my field....

Theres your answer, go where you think will help you further your career.

Also I have a friend living in Perth & its not THAT cheap

Look into it more, with costs, etc, think ABOUT YOUR CAREER/future the most.

Good Luck

Posted by eRRaTiK on Sep-28-2007 02:07:

As you've already stated...

Lifestyle -> Perth
Career -> Canberra

IT comes down to your priorities.

Personally I'd go to Perth. Canberra is a hole. It is, however, within driving distance to Sydney and Melb.

Posted by gumble on Sep-28-2007 02:33:

it also depends if i continue studying.

i'll be stuck then for 3 -4 years wherever i choose.

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Sep-28-2007 02:37:

quote:
Originally posted by gumble
it also depends if i continue studying.

i'll be stuck then for 3 -4 years wherever i choose.

oouhh. unlucky!

ANU is a fantastic uni though. but is it worth being stuck in canberra? its not all that bad really, having lived in adelaide and launceston (?) im sure you'll cope ok!

Posted by gumble on Sep-28-2007 02:40:

yer, ANU is a major drawcard...

I do have to still get in mind you

Posted by MiSSyM on Sep-28-2007 02:45:

If you cant decide on those cities, just come to MELBOURNE!

Posted by Teflon_Teapot on Sep-28-2007 05:18:

quote:
Originally posted by gumble
it also depends if i continue studying.

i'll be stuck then for 3 -4 years wherever i choose.

does adelaide not offer further study in your field? or does it just suck compared to what is offered in perth and canberra?

Posted by Dj_Es-Dva on Sep-28-2007 05:40:

quote:
Originally posted by MiSSyM
If you cant decide on those cities, just come to MELBOURNE!

I think thats a pretty good idea

Posted by sunrise3500 on Sep-28-2007 06:17:

quote:
Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN
no, perth is much MUCH more expensive to live in

that was my thought

Posted by Lilith on Sep-28-2007 06:54:

Canberra is possibly one of the most boring and dull places on earth, there are places far more awful than Canberra but at least by being awful, they're at least interesting.

Posted by Teflon_Teapot on Sep-28-2007 12:26:

you can get fireworks legally in canberra, therefore it can never be classified as dull and boring.

Posted by gumble on Sep-29-2007 00:11:

quote:
Originally posted by Teflon_Teapot
does adelaide not offer further study in your field? or does it just suck compared to what is offered in perth and canberra?

yer, i can do what i want here. ive been in adelaide for 5 years now, time to move on im thinking.

Posted by sunrise3500 on Sep-29-2007 03:26:

quote:
Originally posted by Teflon_Teapot
you can get fireworks legally in canberra, therefore it can never be classified as dull and boring.

with fireworks, I thought that's changed and can only be purchased on queen's bday??

porn is available all year round however! (only ACT and NT) those politicians have needs.