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Originally Posted by bookerV
Hello Aussie's. I might be relocating to a new job in Melbourne. I was just wondering if you had any insider info that you could give me. What are the good areas to live in, the nightlife, hot spots, etc. The job is in Richmond so I would be looking for someplace close.
My stats, I'm 27, single, grew up here in Canada. Visited many other places, but never lived anywhere outside of my current city (which is roughly 1/3 the size of Melbourne, there are 1 million people here).
Any info would be much appreciated. Thanks!!
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The great thing about working in Richmond is that there are a hell of a lot of places that are relatively close. Richmond itself is hard to beat as it's next to the city, close to Sth Yarra/Chapel St, beaches, and St Kilda. The only problem is you pay for it. There will be a million rental places available so that's no problem, just be expecting to pay $130-180 each for the privalige. A slightly cheaper alternative is moving out a couple of suburbs but stay on train lines that connect to Richmond station. I'll list a few for you:
Hawthorn
Glenferrie
Kew
Auburn
South Yarra
Prahran
Windsor
South Melbourne
Toorak
All are pretty good places and around the same price as Richmond (Toorak and Sth Yarra might be slightly higher), but in my opinion I'd stick with Richmond itself, especially considering your age. You'll love it, great shopping down Bridge Rd, shitloads of pubs/cafes, and it's only 5 mins away from the CBD which will have anything your Cannuckistani heart could desire.
Word to the wise: DO NOT come over expecting Aussies to want to hear about your home country 24/7. This is a big mistake Nth Americans make when they get here. Yes your accent will get you laid, but not if you are loud, obnoxious when pissed, and condescending to the locals.
Anything else I can help you with mate?