Looking at a possible Canberra move

[Sir Green]

Hey All,

I'm currently living in Wagga and work in IT (at an MSP provider) I popped over to see the game on Sunday and stayed with a mate formerly of the Wagga persuasion who had recently moved over for job opportunities. He's loving it and mentioned there's a lot of IT jobs available in Canberra, he could maybe even set me up at his work.

Before the wife and I think too seriously about it, I was just wondering from the Canberra folk here what they think about living in Canberra, what the cost of living / housing situation is and areas to look out for if I would consider a move? We've got a 2yo little one and likely more on the way, as well as her parents who live in Wagga, but nothing concrete to keep us where we are. I'd get the obvious benefits of seeing more Raiders games if I move there, but any other pros / cons people could share light on when we're weighing up a decision?

Mostly just spit-balling at the moment out of curiosity, but thanks for any input!

[Botman]

I lived in Sydney for years
Love the place, but if you've got a young family canberra really is a perfect place for you
We moved down, we've now got 2 little ones (4 and 2 by the end of oct) and we couldn't be happier

Housing prices are expensive in good suburbs, like any city


The cold is offset by having 4 genuine seasons. You get winter, summer, spring and autumn in canberra

The restaurant scene is truely superb. The nightlife is improving...
The draw backs are some hold overs of the large country town it used to be, little things like butchers and bakers who don't open on Sunday drive me mental

I would never recommend canberra to a young guy or girl looking for a vibrant and diverse social life
It can't compete with big cities in that regard, even though it's improving dramatically

But for someone coming from Wagga, with a young family? Canberra will suit you perfectly imo

[-PJ-]

I'd love to move to Canberra.

Somebody offer me a job and I'm there before you can say...12 home games !!!!!

[Raidersfan]

^^^
Well summed up by the Pig.

[Sir Green]

Thanks for the rundown Pigman, I've got a bit of the family friendly vibe when I've been there.

No real nightlife doesn't bother me, past 30 I'm just after a great meal and some Sunday pints with decent atmosphere.

Time will tell if there's any substance behind the short term plans for a move but the more we're thinking about it the more likely we see it happening long term.

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[Lucy]

Hi Sir Green,

Don't.

I hope this helps.

Luce xoxo

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[Sir Green]

Hahah any elaboration on that Luce?

[-TW-]

Lucy reckons Canberra is a boring **** hole.. which is fair

I'm pretty young and I enjoy it so I guess it's perspective

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[greeneyed]

It's not fair. It's a great city to live in.

[Off]

If I was uprooting again, it'd be Far NQ or Adelaide for me.

[T_R]

If I was uprooting again, it'd be Far NQ or Adelaide for me.

Maybe somewhere without internet

[Off]

Oh don't be like that mate.

[Lucy]

It's not fair. It's a great city to live in.

I spent 17 years there. It's not an opinion based on nothing. It's backed by experience, knowledge and boredom.

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[greeneyed]

Boring people find places boring.

[Lucy]

Boring people find places boring.

Nah, I love the Gold Coast. This place rocks.

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[gerg]

It's not fair. It's a great city to live in.

I spent 17 years there. It's not an opinion based on nothing. It's backed by experience, knowledge and boredom.

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It's improved a helluva lot since you left