8 Things We Never Thought We'd Learn After 3 Years In Australia

Listen to our 8 things we never thought we'd learn after 3 years in Australia. If you want to move to Australia with family or you're thinking you want to move to Australia from UK, this video will tell you why. Emigrating to Australia from UK can be hard. We wish we knew how to move to Australia from UK and how to move to Australia permanently before we moved. If you want to migrate to Australia from UK, then make sure you migrate to Australia 2023!
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[@lynettemahoney1710]

I am an expat that came here 52 years ago.Leaving my parents was very hard.I am one of eleven children so I missed my siblings as well.Having said that it’s the best thing I have ever done.I obviously had to work hard for my family,but my children will have a better life here than in the UK.I am proud of myself for being the pioneer of my family.

[@ronsta2552]

Thats awesome to read. Your a bloody cham pion.

[@__beer__]

My mate did exactly the same about ten years ago, now he's living thr dream with a young family and a house that he loves.

[@R0d_1984]

Glad your here mate.

[@fitafricanmom629]

I always wonder who can be called an Expat or immigrant?

[@marklivingstone3710]

A minor thing but it niggles me everytime I’ve been back to the UK. When you go back, you’ll contact someone to say hi and they’ll say is when are you coming to see me. The fact that you’ve already traveled 12000 km is irrelevant. If you say, well, I don’t have a car and you are welcome to come here, the response will be oooh, I’m not traveling all that way. My response now is oh well, maybe we can catch up on my next visit.😊

[@johnhynds941]

My folks migrated to Oz in 1948 to escape bombed out, severely rationed, historically cold snowy London as assisted passage immigrants. My Dad had an in need trade as a carpenter, he built our house with minimal funds, sometimes using sucklings from the bush as building framework. It was very hard work, old time Australians gave my folks a hard time, 'stealing Aussie jobs', but they hung in there! Mum could never come to terms with the harsh Australian bush, we had Crown Land beside our house, always a worry of bush fires during the hot summers & the threat of Dugite snakes, we all survived! Dad said many times, Albany WA is the best kept secret in the World, not too hot, not too cold. I agree. Jon

[@kelvinhill9874]

My widowed grandmother packed up her family in England in 1948 and brought them to Perth. Dad was the youngest and he was 13 at the time. They never looked back.

[@bevanmudge867]

It is great to see you and the girls loving Australia.i used to live in Beenleigh or Logan city before I moved to nsw,I guess it does put a strain on families overseas,but coming to Australia is worth coming here,we are just a laid back country who loves our way of life.and are very friendly.

[@sonarmb]

About the same time my Grandfather and family came to Manjimup from Scotland.

[@kelvinhill9874]

@@sonarmb I lived in Manjimup for almost 9 years. I have two sisters who married guys from Manjimup. One of them still lives there.

[@Kayenne54]

I worked in an in-bound call centre for disability products; every single caregiver/person ordering for a client I spoke to from WA was English. From England. It must be like Little England in Perth lol. 3 and a half years, and not one person had been born in Australia; all broad English accents (usually from the Midlands, I think, though London and northern accents were occasional too). So many were working in the Disability industry, or aged care facilities. I found it interesting.

[@paulsandford3345]

Congratulations for coming here and integrating into our society and becoming Aussies! 😊

[@wilson2455]

when stung by ' Inch Ants ', it really hurts, and they're aggressive AF !

[@dylanwhite25]

Me and my wife are moving to Australia in about two weeks and I can't wait to move to Australia 🙏🇨🇮♥️

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Welcome! 🤗👍

[@evaadams8298]

Good for you! Where are you moving to?

[@teresaearl5688]

Welcome, where are you moving to?

[@dylanwhite25]

Perth

[@michaelknight2721]

That sounds great.Which city in Australia are you moving to?If you don't mind me asking.

[@veronicafilgate9581]

Immigrated in 2005 and can totally relate to what you're experiencing! 😂 @end re Perth. Mate, come visit Perth before your kiddies start School. Guaranteed you'll relocate here❤🎉 Loads of expats! Large open spaces, parks, beautiful golden clean beaches and list goes on! I live on a golf resort, The Vines, and my hubby&I take daily walks on the golfcourse, after work. Kangaroos everywhere and come to feed on our front lawn (and plants😂), beautiful 🦜 galore! Loads of spiders everywhere, & highly poisonous snakes, but yip, you learn to live and let live - not to live in fear but to respect God's creation. Anyway, you'll be pleasantly surprised by just how much Perth has to offer. We lived in Melbourne for one year(work related). Came back, and honestly we will néver live anywhere else in Australia. Enjoyed your video! All the best with your future!

[@kejmat]

A very interesting chat. I'm so pleased you're looking at Australian citizenship. The success you both have achieved so far is entirely down to your positive attitude and understanding lots of little pictures make up the big picture.

[@michaelboyce7079]

The late singer, John English, who really was English, used to tell of how when his family first came out here, were allocated a housing commission house with an overgrown back yard. For months none of them went out the back door, such was their fear of snakes! They got over it eventually!

[@annemariewhite6901]

Defo agree with your comments. Keeping in contact with family and friends in uk can be difficult but if people really want to stay in touch they will. Our kids love the Aussie lifestyle and have adapted so well

[@RolandjHearn]

Ross: "I feel like I have fitted into the Australia mentality about life, like in England "Ohhhh Maaate" - nuff said that about wraps it up. Great job you guys. Another top video.

[@somefatbugger]

My daughter has only moved to London recently to work in her career for 2 years as a way of gaining a more worldly experience. She spent the last 6 months holidaying in the UK and Europe. Of course, she is returning. She said, on the whole, so far from her experience, nothing in Europe or the UK beats overall, home in Brisbane, Australia.

[@alisonholland7531]

Yep,nothing beats the breeze coming in off Moreton Bay - wouldn't leave Brizzie/the Redlands for quids 😊

[@somefatbugger]

@@alisonholland7531 I'm on the bay too. Wynnum

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

​@@alisonholland7531From what I've seen Brisbane looks beautiful. If I was moving there I would probably move to Brisbane.

[@TerribleTezza]

Thanks Ross, I find it really interesting as an Aussie to see what others go through when they arrive here. Things we take for granted is not what others arriving here for the first time do or understand. It caused me to even stop and think about our lives here in Australia. P.S come and visit Toowoomba.

[@maree1403]

You guys have a great attitude (ie not being negative or whining about it not being like back home) and that will make it easier for you. You’ll make plenty of friends and settle in easier. Welcome to Australia! 😊❤

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks so much Maree

[@dm0016]

I've been watching for ages while we were deciding to come over. It's been 10 months since coming over to Townsville. Amazing, beautiful place with lovely people. Can't believe the journey it's been. I do miss the UK but Australians have built an amazing country and feel blessed to get to live over here now. Our jobs are filling vacancies in healthcare and we are tackling huge waiting lists so I feel like we are playing our part.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

We're all contributing, glad you're loving it here

[@donttellmeitsraining8160]

The only problem with Townsville is the 2 seasons. Hot and dry and hot and wet, and the crime. Other than that it’s great! Edit: Welcome to Townsville 🎊 😂😂

[@robynecullen8838]

Great to hear positive responses to living here very interesting to hear your point of view of Australia and your acceptance of our wonderful way of life

[@theexecutioner2664]

What a wonderful conversational vid. Cheers folks!

[@ann-pud]

It is refreshing to hear such an open and honest review of your move. Glad you get excited about being here and doing things like camping. Your right to be proud of yourself for how you are managing without the support of your family and friends. You both sound like you are doing so well and are such positive people that I am sure you will iron out any of the tough bits ok. Take care and thanks for sharing.

[@narellesmith7932]

Great hearing your journey. Thanks

[@Lovelifealways16]

It’s interesting hearing about what others experience here from other countries. Have you guys ever thought of moving to the countryside. You will experience an abundance of wildlife at your back door as well as a more relaxed life. ie less traffic, more of a community vibe. (Pending on where you go of course). You won’t experience much wildlife in the city or the burbs. I’m a nurse in rural Victoria and I’m noticing more colleagues that have just moved over from the UK and Ireland. I love working with them it’s great. 😊

[@puma21puma21]

Fantastic channel, it really helps people like me that you and your family have document the experiences on the move to Australlia.

[@user-sp1ri]

any thoughts on that the current 2M poms in house from a mid sized country on the farthrest away country on the planet...is nothing more than disgraceful, but hey if your going to live with the indignity of having a british flag, head of state even national and memorial days...there really is no choice haha...all that and the poms have literally made and continue to make $Trillions in stolen resources from the joint...they ain''t stupid...haha

[@andrewlowe8330]

I’ve been here 12 years and with the exception of return trips to Europe to see family and friends I’ve never had a holiday outside of Australia. There is so much to do and with the varied climates you can have holidays at anytime of the year. Such an amazing country.

[@datwistyman]

Great video guys it's really interesting to hear how yous are going in more detail. I always enjoy the vids 👍

[@WestAussieBackyardNature]

Gday guys 👋 That was a really good 'sit down talk n listen' 👍👍 I moved to the UK in '90 & stayed 3yrs. I lobbed there on a one way ticket,with £64 & had an amazing 3 years..Loved it! The scenery,the history,the pohms(poms),the traditions,the proximity to Europe. The weather was,well, English 😉😁 ..but happily I experienced snow twice(+ once in Romania).Also the traditions that go with that & that time of year too 🌲❄️☃️ ..but I love having the choice of being outdoors in nature much more often, glorious sunsets,stunning beaches,wide open spaces,unique wildlife & fauna.... & Australia -Perth gives me all that❤️ .. though I'd happily move further north in WA during winter. (I do miss Central Heating, on a timer, like in Eastbourne!👍) You definitely need to visit Rotto & it's Quokkas & it's beaches👍 (& WA does have the best beaches in OZ!)🤫 Esperance & Cape Le Grande is must too!! The most stunning beaches for sure 😍 & Ningaloo🐳🐢 & the Kimberley are top of bucket list stuff for sure...ya know ya wanna lol ✌️❤️

[@user-sp1ri]

anglo anglo anglo..oi oi oi

[@WestAussieBackyardNature]

@@user-sp1ri what are you on about

[@gilliankirby]

Really interesting to hear your perspective.

[@jase026]

Great video. Awesome to hear about your experiences 3 years on. Will imuse this to convince my wife. Cheers guys

[@seeshel63]

This was a great update after 3 years + a new bub.You guys did it at the right age, young enough for the upheaval but old enough to have savings to establish comfotably and make friends thru family pursuits. Glad you seem so comfortable- bring on the citizenship update!

[@davidhaines6656]

Thanks for your great videos, been watching you for a while now. We are moving on the 8/11/23 🎉😊

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Congratulations! 🤗👍

[@aussiefox2000]

Welcome to Australia. Your family is a great addition ❤❤❤❤. Thank you for this great video. 😊

[@JR-fi8uu]

I really enjoyed your KZbin video! Our family moved from Sydney to Norway when I was 12 years old. The reason is that my Norwegian parents wanted to return back home to Norway. Neither me, my 2 sisters and 2 brothers couldn’t speak Norwegian at all. It took me 6 months to learn the language. I remember that the move was very exciting, but it didn’t last for long. (Only 2 weeks). I then realised what I have lost!!! :(

[@franceslaw8993]

Why don’t you come back? I was born in London, grew up in Kenya and spent the rest of my life between South Africa and Australia, and I am now permanently in Australia. I have travelled in Europe as well and, for me, Australia is the best country in the world taking everything into consideration. 😊

[@elozzaa7456]

Also loved hearing more of Sam’s perspective as a mum to young children myself really reassuring to hear her thoughts xx

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks, she'll be back

[@tempa04]

Yeah we love Sam even though she said she hates the cameras 😂you're a great couple. ❤❤

[@heatherleach4233]

We are moving on an Australian sponsorship with a 2 year old. You say you couldn’t do it, pray for to us that we can!!

[@jenniferharrison8915]

Good luck! 🤗👍

[@ShannonDent]

We’re looking into it too and oh boy is 2 🫣 good luck ❤

[@__beer__]

Public drinking is accepted at public bbq's . Im not sure if it's legal, but it's definitely accepted if you're respectful of others.

[@jaynejohnson2671]

We moved to Perth 18 years ago from Dudley in the West Midlands. We have never regretted it. Its extremely hard being so far away from family and friends. I must admit i dont do Christmas any more (now our son has grown), its not the same and its when i miss my family most so i tend to keep busy and treat it like anyother day. There are so many pros and cons about moving across the world....but it worked for us. 😊

[@donttellmeitsraining8160]

I know how you feel. We have 2 boys, one in Perth and one in Geelong, we live in Townsville so catching up is a real challenge with costs time etc. You can travel across Europe with the amount of money and time spent getting to our boys.

[@Flowergirl2012]

You are living in suburbia but there are still lots of areas where you can see Kangaroos near you. Early mornings or afternoons the old Golf course North Lakes, Deception bay Rd cemetery, sheep station conservation walk, along Oakeyflat Rd Burpengary and look up in the trees when your out walking in any bushy areas, if you want to see Koalas.

[@sandramariegray7894]

From a Perth person - you absolutely have to visit and not just for a few days. Rottnest is okay but don't miss Caversham Wildlife Park is less than an hour out of the city. All the totally spectacular beaches, tall timber in our South, Margaret River - I know you love a wine or two, wild coast at Albany and Esperance, Dolphins at Monkey Mia, watching the stars in the outback, seeing a mine sight, Camels on the beach in Broome, fabulous Barramundi fishing at Kunnarnura. What's not to love about Western Australia. Chers from here.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Great tips. Thanks

[@davematthews8512]

Funny you mentioned not seeing koalas around. Before Brendale was built up it was a major koala habitat. I still see them around at Rob Akers Sports ground in Strathpine.

[@elliwowen5121]

Me and my partner moved from Wales to a small country town in south australia nearly 2 years ago now on a 482 visa and its been a great experience so far. Its good to see other brits talking about their aussie experiences on here, best wishes to you and your family for the future 👍🏻

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad you're loving it down under too

[@thrmos]

South Australia is not usually everyone's first destination, I'm glad you are enjoying it.

[@elliwowen5121]

@@thrmos it was my partners decision as he applied for a job here, we have seen a lot of amazing places in this state i feel like its under rated

[@PowCarsandCoffee]

​@@elliwowen5121which town do you suggest in SA? We're planning to immigrate in SA but all I see on the net is Adelaide 😅

[@elliwowen5121]

@@PowCarsandCoffee i think you should look at Port Lincoln its a lovely town!

[@touchstar68]

Sending Sam home probably a good idea Ross. It may cure some of her homesickness.

[@lornamoore5432]

I was hoping for more videos with Sam in again! It’s helpful to get a mams perspective 😊

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

More to come!

[@tammyfinnemore]

Hi Hi, great to hear all the Aussie lingo Ross, lol, I 100% agree with the people you meet at the time, you meet everyone for a reason, may not know the reason but you do. Your stage in life that you in, you will find more people in similar situations. Should catch up again some time

[@DaveWhoa]

my Mum's husband is from England but he goes for Australia in all sports, even during The Ashes

[@emwalker_]

Me and my family just moved to Melbourne a month ago and we love it! When we were in England we constantly watched your videos🫶

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Appreciate it Em. Congratulations on your move

[@xymonau2468]

You're both lovely and articulate people. A pleasure to listen to. I hope you stay.

[@simplysonia3648]

More videos with Sam please! ☺️

[@stefo2001]

If you listen back to your video via headphones, your mic is set up on one ear only, just a bit of feedback, good videos

[@petermarkowiak4729]

I think you are more Aussie than Pom now Ross Love your chats too all the best to the family

[@Lehcar1]

My kids are in their 30s and I still have friends I made while they were at school, their friends parents. It’s a normal thing to make friends through your kids. 5 hours from Brisbane to Perth btw, that’s not too bad. I do it a few times a year on my way to Newcastle

[@annettewalter2273]

Depends where you live. You can have kangaroos hopping around and Koalas in the trees if you live in the right spot . You can have both at the same time, possibly joined by an Emu.

[@krisdockers2047]

And a platypus in ya pool

[@djlow2398]

We have to turn the lights on in the pool at night before swimming.

[@krisdockers2047]

@@djlow2398 attracts the flies but keeps them poisonous turtles out

[@djlow2398]

@@krisdockers2047 and the snakes

[@davespanksalot8413]

Portland in Victoria has a lot of koalas. It’s the start of the great southern walk which is a 230 km walking track that loops into SA a mile or two.

[@inalarose7875]

Your discussion about bulk billing was interesting. I live in Western Sydney and my doctor fully bulk bills and when I need a repeat on my regular prescriptions I just call and they send it electronically to my regular pharmacy. Maybe it's different in Queensland.

[@nevmcc3884]

Depends on the doctors ego. Some GPs consider themselves deserving more than others.🤫👎

[@lucindaglover919]

Tasmania is terrible for bulk billing. We lived in Western Sydney for a few years and loved how easy it was to get into a doctor and then all bulk billed 🎉

[@ZaneConnor]

The costs of running a clinic have increased a lot with wages / rent / electricity and also finding front counter staff to deal with working in a doctors office. I personally couldn't think of anything worse so am so grateful that people would do that job and deal with sick / grumpy people when they are unwell. Doesn't surprise me that I have to pay $20-40 out of pocket for each visit that is not covered by Medicare. I am Australian and been used to Medicare covering it my whole life. It changed a lot last 2 years but its a small price to pay for the doctor you want. The scam on repeat prescriptions for the same thing each time you need a repeat for is dodgy AF. Put a review online for the clinic if they are doing that to let them know it is not cool.

[@nanisethistleton7831]

Completely agree with the bulk billing 😅 you should try Marco Polo.. you can leave video messages to your loved ones and the time difference isn't an issue.. this is what I use 😊 Also I miss how close other countries are to visit either short or long holidays whilst living in the UK compare to Australia!

[@victorwilks88]

great video Ross !!!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@victorwilks88]

very informative@@ThatJohnstonLife

[@elvinahg8466]

I was inspired by The Johnson family, I now have my 186 and moving early part of next year. Thank you for the honest feedback. 🇿🇼

[@Kayenne54]

It must be very difficult. I think the sense of isolation has always been stronger for women than for the men, for people moving to Australia. Even the houses are usually much further apart. There's no passing a "cuppa" from one garden to another here; probably the exception would be those terrace houses in Sydney or Melbourne, which architects quickly moved away from. Totally agree about Aussie houses; they were built (still are) only to cope with the heat, as if it never gets cold here lol.

[@deanauzzieevans685]

Hi guys. You should be grateful that you live in the city and not in the bush. I am a farmer in South Australia's 40klms from a small town called lock. I travelled from the farm house to Iron knob today and yes it's a real town lol and name. Anyway it's a 198klm drive, about two hours. I hit one kangaroo saw at least fifty more I lost count of the emus on the side of the road, and three feral goats. And a week on the farm I see so many lizards, snakes and of course they are brown snakes. Birds,spiders and to be honest the list goes on and on. We honestly become immune to the dangers. During spring and summer we get invaded by insects that get drawn to the lights of the farm house, and mice by the thousands. Sometimes I envy you guys in the city free from all the animals Australia has to offer. Best of luck on your journey.

[@elenawilliams32]

Please be aware that us city dwellers appreciate you farmers immensely. Take care mate.

[@keithkearns93]

There is a basalt plug where I live called Policemans Knob .

[@user-sp1ri]

mate like most poms and kiwis they ain''t going nowhere, the land of milk and honey and they can even have a pommy flag, head of state even national and memorial days just to give them that superiority complex they all have over all other immigrants (and even aussies) even though they never even got here based on skills/talent like the rest of the planet...the ten pound pom scheme (without 10 pounds) is still thriving and the race based anglophille immigration department is at its core haha..bloody disgraceful..

[@heidijay5902]

I’m 1st generation Australian (European parents) & my parents live on acreage in the Sunny Coast hinterland. Snakes are so normal here that we only call the snake catcher if it’s venomous, the rest of the time we just lock the dogs inside so they don’t hurt it (snakes are protected) while it moves on it’s way. I’m sure there’s more than one common tree snake living in the hedge plants (they’re unbelievably adorable). The local family of magpies do a wonderful job of keeping the spiders at bay. They also like to “help” out when you’re gardening in case you uncover a grub or something else they want (my mother often has two dogs & multiple magpies following her around the yard). Shoes are either kept just inside the door or we make sure we check them before putting them on. Wildlife in this country is much more fun when you live out of town a bit. I’ve never known living anywhere else, but I’d love to live in my father’s home country (Denmark) & maybe the other Scandinavian countries for a while.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Yeah, Denmark is a bit different for sure

[@Bellas1717]

Yes Ross, I think it is the time of your life what type of friends you make and how many.

[@lindadeverson1617]

My parents are from London and they moved to Australia almost 40 years ago. I did the opposite to what they did, and moved to London over 12 years ago. My plan was to to travel Europe and stay for a year and do supply teaching. It’s been over 12 years now! I’m moving back to Australia to help out my mum a bit. Your videos are reminding me about the positives of living in Australia again. As a reluctant person to be moving back, thank you for reminding me of the positives of Australia. 1 week till I move today!

[@evaadams8298]

I lived in London for 11 years worked in the music industry which was amazing. I moved back to Sydney and really missed London. However a year passed and I was offered a job back in London, flew there to sign the contract, and 11 days in, I realised I missed Sydney and decided to go back to Oz. I had slowed down. Best decision I had made.

[@infin8ee]

Good luck on your move home and good on you for looking after your Mum

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks Linda, hope your mum enjoys you coming back

[@valiaudet3415]

Do you have culture shock now that you have returned?

[@mary-annedoon8317]

Depends where you p u live in Australia... i get bulk billing for all doctor and Queensland has always shut early... n.s.w is totally different

[@michaelreis5398]

Hey guys welcome to Oz , we moved here from Belgium in April of 1967 when I was 3 , landed in Sydney on a 38% day and my Dad's thought what the heck have I done 😅 we went to a migrant camp in Bonagilla? In NSW then moved to Adelaide South Australia. I probably have a more Aussie accent than any of my mate's and love living and exploring this amazing Country and I always take spare clothes just incase the weather changes.

[@emmaburley5374]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos, and you’re pretty much spot on! I also live in Brisbane on the Northside. You’ve climatised very well. You seem like a very lovely couple. Thank you for being so appreciative of our lovely country. All the best of luck for everything. I hope you do become citizens. Your videos have been very insightful.❤❤❤

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks for watching Emma. Really appreciate your comment

[@sidey4092]

Im an Aussie that did the opposite move , lived in the UK for 7 years , dual citizenship helped, waiting to get it is worth it. but i can now go back and forth as i please and thats kinda nice

[@user-sp1ri]

mate your parents are poms so are you haha

[@simoneryan4487]

I live in the outer suburbs of Melbourne. I think it depends where you walk whether you see wildlife everyday. Tonight I saw 8 kangaroos when I walked my dog. I see heaps of birds everyday too. I found your comments on barbecues interesting. I’ll never forget when I did the working holiday thing in the UK in the 90s and going to an English barbecue - I was very underdressed and everything was so fancy and formal. We were forgiven by our hosts because we were just “colonials”… I remember the first time I heard that and was astonished. Love the channel. I’d not heard the term ping pong POMS before…

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Ping pong poms are poms who can't ale their mind up

[@OP-ke4wc]

Great work guys! Sounds quite discouraging for people on 482 skilled visa but I guess it all depends on life style, income and goals. Keep up and enjoy life :)

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

It can be done, but the key is to have a pathway to PR as soon as possible

[@cassieoz1702]

If the Australian government actually indexed the Medicare rebate appropriately, there'd be more practices that could afford to bulk bill

[@daveamies5031]

Ross, your not an Aussie until you don't even consider a flight from Brissie to Melbourne, You should be looking forward to the great Aussie road trip, It's only 2000km to Melbourne, it's a 2 day drive if you plan for a decent sleep or if you really want to enjoy the trip like I did last time, day 4-5 days do 400-500 k's in the morning and then do some sight seeing and check into a motel for the night, it's really quite an enjoyable trip that way, do the coast road on the way down and the inland rout on the way back.

[@billmago7991]

I grew up with kids who's parents emigrated in the 60s......they fitted in like a hand in a glove...... I know of one of the mums always missed home but when she went back for a visit realised they had made the right move

[@stevenbalekic5683]

Hi guys I first started watching your channel from when you guys sold your UK house way back when. I live in Adelaide and my house was roughly valued at around $440,000 when you guys bought your house up there...since then my house has risen to nearly $800,000 ($770,000)....it's a 1927 bungalow and only has two bedrooms. Prices are crazy.

[@lizduke6139]

There is an amazing zoo at theBig Pineapple that have Quakka’s and Tasmania Devils 🐨🦘🐒🐕on the sunny coast 🍍

[@fredlegget7476]

I emigrated from Edinburgh to SYDNEY in 1974. Best thing I ever did. Still miss the HIBS but modern day communications make it a lot easier than it was to stay up to date in the 70's when a phone call home cost about half a day's wages!

[@DiG-54321]

My family dates back to 1799 but my husband migrated with his family over 52years ago from the netherlands and he said he was so happy that the australian people took them in and treated them like family and was very intrested in his culture but now i think he more aussie than me😂.i personally think oz is a great country but just like any country we have our ups and downs thats just normal if you can see the country for what it is and what it has to offer you'll do great Your part of our family now good video

[@teelahansen-zz8ok]

Hi guys, really glad ive stumbled across your channel. I have 2 questions. The first is how do you find schooling? I am originally from Norfolk but now live in Essex, i always said i didn't want my daughter going to school in Essex and yet here we are, she started reception in September. Another question is do you know how they are for allergies? We are looking at Perth, so not where you are but thought id ask. My daughter is coeliac. Keep up the good work 😊

[@sactu1]

Perth seems pretty popular with Brit ex-pats (and Sth Africans too for that matter). Perth is also the most affordable capital city now, with 4x2 houses in the northern beaches going for around $500k (260k UK).

[@CH-iz8bm]

That isn't quite true. Adelaide and the Gold Coast are the most affordable places to live in 2023. I live on Perths north coast and you can't buy a 4x2 here for less than $1mil. WA has the best climate in my opinion though and the best beaches.

[@sactu1]

@@CH-iz8bm Interesting. My data shows the mean housing price in Adelaide as $70k above Perth. Also, I bought a 4x2 in Butler last December for $480k, which was about average for that area. True, it’s one of the northern most suburbs, but only a 40 minute commute on the train. I can’t argue with Perth having a beautiful climate. Living in Canberra, every winter we look enviously at Perth temperatures as we go for 8C maximums. I was born and raised in Perth, so always view it lovingly. Cheers.

[@CH-iz8bm]

@@sactu1 I think you'll be pleasantly surprised the as prices are slowly moving upwards along the northern coastal suburbs, 7.5% Q3.

[@stephenfitzgerald7516]

Are you guys wanting to go back now???

[@brentonbish]

Please do an episode about your surfing lessons

[@jaynejohnson2671]

Oh and by the way....Perth was our first choice to move to. It's a wonderful place to live ! . " why would you want to go to Perth? " ..... lots of reasons . West is best. Don't put Perth down when you haven't even seen any of Australia yet.

[@debbiedarcy904]

Come to WA mate, wildlife even in the city. Be grateful for where you live. Checking everything is a daily reality for thousands of us.

[@edper5850]

I hope you have stayed in Australia. Try travelling too you’ll love Melbourne city and it’s European feel, also great ocean road and Sydney (blue mountains) and all the typical show spots, to name a few …. U have a life rime of exploring the beautiful country we live in

[@markb3146]

We are looking to move up near you guys... nothing is for sale.... prices make me shudder... luckily we have a house on the GC that has matched the market

[@danrowden3898]

So you did the Eye Spy Whale Watch tour out of Redcliffe? Done that 3 times. Always great fun ....

[@RadicalValkyrie]

Anyone emigrating from the UK, you can definitely bring your cats and dogs, as its easier now. My parents brought our 9 year old cats over from the UK in the early 90s, they lived to mid double figures in Australia. My parents couldnt bare to be without them, as I was only a child, they were older than me. As soon as they were out of quarantine, my parents got them out.

[@peterwood2633]

From my early understanding the 39.50 dollars per appointment paid to the practice by medicare has not been increased abreast of inflation for something like 20 years. The reason pure bulk billing practices don't exist is because they can not make ends meet, simple as. Goes without saying that everything has gone up. Running a surgery has building rental costs, staff salaries, power, indemnity, equipment and expendables. Hope sheds light. I've really enjoyed your videos, I am inspired to move!

[@barbararowley6077]

People who visit or have just moved here are often terrified by the thought of snakes and spiders, but if you try and warn them about bull ants or jack jumper ants you get a world-weary “Riiight”, as they assume they’re the insect equivalent of drop bears. Bull ants are mostly just painful, but it’s really quite common to have a severe anaphylactic reaction to jack jumpers, and they’re so very tiny - and fierce - it’s hard to avoid them. I’m so pleased you guys are looking towards citizenship! The whole family seems to have fitted in so well, and to be genuinely happy here. Obviously I’m biased and think Australia as a land is pretty darn special, even if there are things about us as a nation that aren’t perfect.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Australia is perfect for us

[@leed206]

Ok guys oldie child of a early English migrant. Grandmother REALLY needed to go back, my mum was the only child living at home with them, so she went too. Grandmother didnt last long and demanded to come back, so back they came. Only thing I think, is, do detailed research on the weather. There is so much difference between summer and winter even before you pick areas. I live near Canberra and we can have snow(been a while, but I remember it) and lots of minuses. (Centigrade) but in summer can and does get up to 40d, but its a dry heat. Not like Queensland with the humidity. Good luck with your choice as it is extensive and completely different between states.

[@garywatson5617]

I'm four to eight generations Northern European, mostly Irish and Scottish. I'm glad my ancestors took the journey.

[@coover65]

Snakes can be a real issue, especially if your home backs onto bushland. We're on 50 acres in Tamborine, and black snakes are a problem. We've seen plenty of kangaroos and wallabies, possums and the odd angry goanna. Checking for snakes is good practice. I think for Brits coming here the biggest culture shocks are the weather and not just that it gets hot, but how much of the year it is hot for (how I miss four seasons-something you don't get in Brisbane). Then there's probably how "un-united" our states are with road rules, and regulations. Then the biggest I think is distance. We think nothing of taking a day trip to Byron Bay which is the equivalent of London to Birmingham. Even an all-day trip to see family in Sydney is the equivalent of London to Aberdeen.

[@barnowl.]

My parents emigrated from Wales and England in the early 1950s. It was during the time of the great exodus from Europe after WW2. We moved to the Latrobe Valley open-cut coal-mining area in Victoria where Dad got a job as a tradesman. Nearly all the fathers worked for the SEC and lived in SEC (State Electricity Commission) housing in a new part of town with hardly any facilities. I played in the near-by paddocks, at local play-grounds and in our big yard. At my school there were children from many different countries, not just from the UK. I had friends from the UK, Ireland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Ukraine, Russia, Malta,. Bulgaria, Estonia, Switzerland and more .We had to help one another as most had no immediate family support. My siblings and I all had professional qualifications and employment and one even got to be a 'high flyer ' in work. We have been blessed to live in this 'lucky country' and understand and appreciate that even more-so when we travel around the world.

[@realityflyer3155]

Dangerous animals? You're 'aving a larf! Do you not recall Reading Service's Greggs after a night on the lash? The locals are snappier than hungry salties on Darwin's beaches! Great vids - really enjoyed the honesty as well. Both the UK and Aus are great countries - and while some things are more of a pain to do here (UK) than Aus, some things here are sublime. A cozy British pub on a winter's eve, with the fire cracking and the dog by our side (can rarely do that in Aus) is to die for. But, being able to easily take the family out for a BBQ and enjoy the beach is also to die for. All the best going forward; would be a shame to see you leave but would be great to see you arrive, too.

[@scuddzilla]

Right in the middle of choosing whether to move to Aus.. my career path has a great transfer opportunity to move to WA. On one hand the option of the exciting life Aus could give me.. on the other.. on the verge of buying a dream house here.. confused is an understatement!!!!! Thanks for the videos and advice throughout your series!

[@bronwynmarsh4124]

Hi. I’m an Ozzie, I watch your channel, ‘cause it makes me happy!😍😂👍 My partner & I are in our 50’s, lived here all our lives, he’s traveled (to the UK. His mum’s an expat Pom. Our kids & he have dual citizenship , I haven’t travelled out side of Oz). He rang me last night from his car (hands free!!😂) just to tell me how lovely he thought Eudlo was! We are still in ore of the bush, rural towns & the animals… the beach, the sky, how green Queensland is, how dry NSW is, did I mention the animals?😂 We raised our kids alone. Our families were in NSW & we started when I was 34, they were too old. I just don’t want you to feel like you are on your Pat Malone with your experience, some of us from here can well relate! Love your videos! 🎉😘😘👍

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks Bronwyn, really appreciate your comment

[@toypoodle50]

You guys are such a lovely couple. 😊

[@carokat1111]

I live in the bush. I always check my shoes!

[@sylvia7867]

Don’t worry about the spiders it’s the March flies that hurt and leave a welt 😱 You’ll never run out of places to visit here so much diversity 🇦🇺 enjoy ❤️

[@DaveWhoa]

ive had to get repeat scripts, but thanks to bulk billing it cost me $0 to get the script

[@jamesherman3750]

My left ear enjoyed this

[@HelenOpondi-tj2wq]

I thought my phone had volume issues I kept pressing the volume button 😅

[@nimbinguy]

Doing the same thing now…

[@dangermouse3619]

What was your right ear doing then?🧐

[@courtneylenkeit1455]

🤣 thought my airpods were broken

[@user-dm2qh6sf7x]

God Save the King of Australia and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland! Welcome to Australia... The more Brits here the better! 😊 🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@BigAl53750]

I live in the outskirts of Melbourne and I see Roos and other wildlife quite often. Brisbane is different. If I want to show foreign visitors some Kangaroos, I just take ‘em to any of the vineyards in the nearby Yarra Valley, or the local golf courses. I like the Gold Coast and surroundiing areas, as a place to visit, but I prefer Melbourne and country Victoria, especially the High Country, that stretches across to siuthern NSW.

[@benbug]

Remind me of the book " the thorn birds "

[@karenshine2925]

That’s a brisbane thing re- bulk billing. I’ve been here 16 years and never had one, especially Canberra and Sydney hadn’t been for years.

[@bullis1858]

I’ve been in Sydney for 10 years and it’s only in the last 2 years that the number of bulk billing med centres have dropped. There’s still local ones available but the franchise GPS seem to have all stopped bulk billing.

[@tinawise5478]

Hey mates, from Sth West Vic, what do you mean who would want to go to Perth? I mean yeah it’s an east coast thing to say but Perth is actually really beautiful and has the best weather in the country for me, it is much hotter for longer though so you may not love that, but from Albany, Fremantle all the way up and through Perth to Geraldton has some of the best beaches and keep moving up the coast through Exmouth to Darwin, definitely has a lot to offer, great place to visit, I have a lot of family there but I’m not sure I could live there but it is beautiful you should definitely make the trip.

[@Swaggie61]

its good to see your wife on here again