9 Reasons To Move To Australia in 2022

[@john6986]

I am from Asia, I have lived for several years in the UK, now living in Australia. I can safely say I am much happier in Australia, more money, more laidback lifestyle, and a lot better quality of life.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Another happy customer

[@3.2mviews10]

I was born here. Love my country, will never change that

[@Topeakk]

I can't wait to move to Australia

[@3.2mviews10]

@@Topeakk its expensive.. well sydney is. You need money to live a good life here

[@andrewwotherspoona5722]

@@3.2mviews10 So expensive in fact I'm thinking of moving back to Edinburgh!

[@nooksikamui]

Travelling to other countries made me appreciate Straya and our way of life so much more.. as long as there’s Island food at arms length lol Y’all came to a great country! Happy exploring!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks!

[@calvinpurdy2668]

Being an ex South African, I can add to your list of only 9 reasons. I'm not going to bang on and on over the pro's and con's, but I wholeheartedly agree with all that has been said here.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Cheers Calvin

[@bobwilson4195]

I lived in Brisbane for 30 years , kids all grown up left home and off overseas, so came back to UK almost 10 years ago ! Big mistake the people who made me welcome when I came back to UK on Hoils , made me welcome . So I thought I should go back home . I made a big. Mistake . Lucky I am a Australian citizen so I can go back any time . I miss the great food ,quality is tops , not like UK . So who know I Mike be back

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Hope your move back goes well!

[@noahpeverill2280]

Finally a guy not capping, u r so right😀😀😀😀👏

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Cheers Noah

[@MattWillsGreatGuy]

This was amazing, nice one.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@R3WIRED]

I moved to Sydney back in 2005 and bought my first home in 2011. It was a downgrade - smaller and older, but its since gone from 430k to 1.9 million. Best investment of my life.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Great deal

[@andrewwotherspoona5722]

Great for you. But high house prices are the reason I've decided to move back to Edinburgh.

[@R3WIRED]

​@@andrewwotherspoona5722 I just bought a nice 3 bedroom investment 2 weeks ago for 750k in Sydney - 40min train to the CBD. It will be worth 2 million in 10 years. The housing is the reason to stay.

[@smiff972013]

Brilliant video! 53 days until I make the move too! :)

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Counting them days down!! Good luck

[@SRofKings]

Very helpful

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad to be of service

[@magichookscrochet8885]

I really want to move there with my husband and 3 kids they are 10, 8 and 2 I just wouldn’t know where to start and we have a mortgage here

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I'd advise speaking to a visa agent like True Blue Migration services to assess your situation and let you know what your options are for moving here

[@y9thegod782]

Im in fl im a 18 year old fighting temptation

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Do it

[@kleddy3966]

Hi Ross, sorry another question for you as we're just 2 weeks from leaving. The standard aeriel connections for a TV, are they the same as the UK? I just don't want to pack in the move cube for stuff I don't need. Thanks

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I think they're the same

[@sandieharding6337]

Not the same but just buy an adapter once you arrive. They are about $40. Good luck.

[@roytrudgian2547]

Hey buddy, that's very good and nice. But we don't want everyone mov"in here.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Only the ones with in demand jobs then yeah?

[@jordanholland616]

Its spider issue for me

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Yeah nah, they're not a problem.

[@xyzxyz4575]

Melbourne is like UK!

[@matildaburke451]

I love Australia

[@elizabethscott7660]

It's a horrible place. Please don't come

[@steelcrown7130]

Amusing, but perhaps you needed to dollop on more irony - some people will take you seriously!

[@nicodim7572]

You are right...is a horrible place. Quarantine camps???

[@williamtheophilus9232]

Why saying such a word that place is a good place to be,

[@jakejasonread980]

My wife recently returned to Australia and I immigrated with her, everything you’re saying rings true! Amazing coffee, a great culture for beer, seeing friends, spending time with family and an amazing work/life balance. Top that off with amazing wages and Australia is an absolute winner! Great videos Dude, I’ve been watching them since we started planning our move!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad to hear you've made it here and are enjoying the life!!

[@bobhebblewhite1685]

@@ThatJohnstonLife while it lasts, labor run things now!

[@DazzaBo]

@@bobhebblewhite1685 things are about to get even better!

[@bobhebblewhite1685]

@@DazzaBo no mate you have it arse about peak.

[@DazzaBo]

@@bobhebblewhite1685 nope lol

[@robert-brydson-1]

Sydney is much less affordable than Melbourne, you are definitely acting like someone who's been living in Brisbane, which is actually wet, humid and full of bugs,,,, like Sydney. And Melbourne was the most liveable city in the world for 7 years in a row, what a convenient thing to not mention.

[@ForTheBirbs]

I'm in Sydney and really enjoy your videos as a reminder of how the saying 'lucky country" still applies. I watch iWrocker (US) and Rob Reacts (UK) for a look from the outside-in. Cheers!

[@dianaperry1929]

I watch the same…love Ian and family…Rob and Charlie are great …..Definately worth watching…..Cheers….

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I'll take a look

[@R3WIRED]

iWocker has some fun content when it's not burnouts and Bathurst content. Rob can get a little too woke for me but I've not watched as much of him. Fun Fact: The 'lucky country' tag was actually started as an insult in 1964 by Donald Horne used to point out Australia was built on taking wealth from the land instead of creating and developing new technology and products.

[@kayelle8005]

I watch the same channels too. Also bam famalam

[@eggyslowmo3027]

Me to

[@kimberleytuffs4433]

My partner is currently making plans for us and our children to make the move to Australia from the U.K and I'm extremely nervous but your video's have massively helped to ease the anxiety and you've provided many helpful tips that will definitely come in handy so thank you!!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad to hear we can help Kimberley

[@goldstylehub2022]

​@@ThatJohnstonLife I want to move from Nigeria to Australia

[@StriatedSternum]

If your looking for a white country, it’s worse than the uk. Those days are gone.

[@practicalnottactical]

Am I the only one that feels like I need to emigrate to UK just so I can move back home again?

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I wouldn't waste your time, stay in the promised land

[@johnkern1878]

From Sydney and my daughters hate the heat/humidity and want to move to Scotland.

[@andrewwotherspoona5722]

@@johnkern1878 Australia isn't all its cracked up to be. I was born here to Scottish parents. House prices in Sydney are so high I have no intention of taking on a million dollar mortgage. I'm moving back to Edinburgh.

[@jeremyandmichelledevereux2756]

Keep it down mate, we don't need the whole world coming over here and stepping on our spiders.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Pray for the spiders

[@dcau1]

The enthusiasm you have for Australia helps me with the reverse culture shock I've had as an Australian who has moved back after living in the UK for 13 years! I miss good pubs and good banter.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I couldn't live there for the pubs

[@rallyemad]

Me too! Moved back after 13 years in London. While i am super happy to be back with family, I do miss the life I had over there and am still making a new one for myself here (not helped by the two years of lockdowns etc etc). I enjoy seeing different perspectives from those who have recently arrived. 🙂

[@ashley-fk6dp]

are the aussies inferiour in banter ?

[@horaziokl]

I'm a Mexican married with a Japanese living in Japan !! Is there some posibility to move there ?? We speaking English fluently??? 🙂

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Speak to True Blue Migration to find out

[@Coastal603]

Nice video. Another good thing here is that there’s so much to explore in Aus, especially Queensland where you can see the Gold Coast, Cairns, Hamilton island, Port Douglas, Airlie Beach, Townsville, Sunshine Coast and the Great Barrier Reef. I’m from Sydney and I went to Gold Coast recently for a trip and it felt like a different country because of the tropical climate up there. I definitely think Gold Coast is a great place for a family vacation as it’s got a pretty skyline and lots of theme parks such as Movieworld & Dreamworld.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I need to up my QLD visiting game

[@lennytheleopard]

I went the other way, giving up life in the Melbourne suburbs to take the family with small kids to rural Scotland. We went intending just 12 months. Been here 25 years. Here are my observations. 1. At some stage the initial new and exotic becomes old and normal. 2. Despite the best of intentions your friends in the old country move on. 3. Individual things like house size, tax, wages, healthcare etc are not as important as the overall; on balance where are you leading the better life? 4. The easiest migration every is UK AUS but be prepared for the endless, gentle non-aggressive racism (call it banter.) . 5. Be prepared to find new friends and hobbies. 6- the most important - give it a go. We've had horrible experiences, but we've also learned German, lived in Switzerland, learned to sail Yachts in Greece, skii'd in Austria, taken cheap holidays over to Florida, and despite moving the kids around the globe they were just fine and are happy adults. Would not have done any of this without taking a leap into the unknown. Finally - we can always "go home." :)

[@JMichael2x2]

Sounds like a rich life, congratulations on taking a leap into the unknown, and being rewarded with a wonderful life.

[@lennytheleopard]

@@JMichael2x2

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

You've lived the opposite dream

[@robert-brydson-1]

yes a lot of Aussies say they go to the UK and get "bantered" about being convicts etc etc, some got so sick of it they say they would never return and hate the place + people.

[@lennytheleopard]

​@@robert-brydson-1 Indeed, and yet I remember Aussies (and I was one of them) did the same thing to "poms" "wogs" "packies" and all the others. It's ok as long as it's banter ie friendly and not hatred. For all the anti-Aussie jokes I had to sit through in the UK (and heard them all before) not one of them was said to me in spite. UK people on the whole have a genuine affection for Australians. Most of them have relatives there.

[@natashalaugier2136]

All the things we're looking for! Apart from the driving on the left, which seems kinda scary coming from France. Every day I'm longing to get there, just need skilled visas to open up for my occupation. Hopefully 2022'll be the year 🤞

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Having driven in France, I can safely say you'll be fine!

[@paulcasey5204]

The side of the road will be less of a problem than the godawful drivers, especially in Perth. And I know as we visit France regularly. But apart from that, its just the price of decent bread (if you can even find it) and the lack of proper poire that are downsides. See ya soon!

[@natashalaugier2136]

@@paulcasey5204 after having spent some time near the Italian border, that's something that worries me a little less, but thanks for the heads up, if ever I end up in Perth. I can make bread though, that's not a problem ;)

[@westnblu]

@@ThatJohnstonLife 🤣

[@kingjnr2677]

I am a Scot and moved over myself for work back in 2012 and can’t agree with you more! Traveled a lot with work so the move wasn’t to daunting for me but so glad I stuck it out and don’t think I’d ever move back! I would recommend that if your planing to do the move you have to give it a minimum of 2-3years before deciding if it’s for you or not!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Totally agree James, or is it Jimmy?

[@kingjnr2677]

@@ThatJohnstonLife it’s either or mate.👍🏻

[@Pete_Freeman]

Another great video Ross. I will definitely be sharing this with friends and family who keep saying…’I just don’t get it, I don’t know why you want to go’

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

They aren't the enlightened ones

[@jostaniforth7407]

I lived in Adelaide between 209 and 2017. I’m planning on a move back in 2023. Worth noting that Oz isn’t very progressive which wore me down after a bit. But other than that.... go with the attitude of it being an adventure and you’ll never look back 😉

[@joegoldberg5372]

@@jostaniforth7407 progressive?

[@jameswalker68]

@@jostaniforth7407 What about it isn't progressive?

[@sionglooi8170]

Our family move to Australia in 1981, when I was 4yo. I've made the most of the opportunity and work as a geologist in the iron-ore industry in WA. It's fair to say I earn significantly more than any of my of our cousins and obviously I never would had these opportunities had we stayed in Malaysia. The only thing that is missing is not growing up with relatives, but it's not too expensive to take flights. Weather in Perth is pretty superb for about 7-8mth of the year. Peak hour traffic isn't to bad as well either.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

So glad to hear you've made the most of the opportunity Siong.

[@shaz464]

Haha, congratulations, you are now officially a coffee snob. ☕️

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Do I get a certificate?

[@shaz464]

@@ThatJohnstonLife no. You get something better. A voucher to do a barista course so you can learn how to make the top 100 most popular types of coffee as voted by other Aussie coffee snobs.

[@jacobandrews9260]

Love it!!! Moving with my family soon and watching your vids gets me far too excited to start our new adventure. Thanks dude :-)

[@dianaperry1929]

Welcome mate…💖🦘🦘🇦🇺

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Good luck on your journey

[@jacobandrews9260]

@@ThatJohnstonLife thank you 😀

[@mitchmilner5291]

Hi. My Father brought our family to Australia from England in 1964. I was 2. Definitely the best decision he could have made for his children. Australia is a fantastic place to grow up and get educated. The culture teaches you that almost anything is possible. Currently I live mostly in Thailand but return to Australia 🇦🇺 around 4 times a year. Regards Mitch

[@James_7]

Cheers Ross for the informative video on the comparison between life in the 2 countries and what you enjoy about Australia. Most people I have meet that have come to Australia from the UK and embrace the lifestyle usually do love it here in Australia. Yes we are definitely laidback here in Aus 😂👍

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Love the lifestyle

[@estellemelodimitchell8259]

Mate, you make a good salesman for Australia :-)

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I believe in what I'm selling

[@BDub2024]

There are a huge number of Brits and Irish living in Perth. Its well known that there are more British born people in the northern suburbs of Perth (near Joondalup) than anywhere else in Australia. Why? Hot dry summers. Perfect beaches. Large houses. Less congestion. You get to a Perth beach easily within 15 minutes or less, as Perth stretches/sprawls extensively north and south. So you can be 3 suburbs from the beach in Perth in cheap housing, but only 10-15 minutes by car. Near major train route into the city and freeways. Laid back and relaxed and lots of trees and parks. Very well planned road, transport and infrastructure.

[@sharky1317]

Best place on earth

[@joewhite6602]

Hey mate if you every in reddirt country i'll invite you to an arvo with the mob and give you an aboriginal experience first hand make a didgerdoo from A to Z. Maybe even a corraboree ;)

[@rabidsminions2079]

Move to Australia for so you can buy that average 1.5 million dollar house, and get to sit for hours a week in traffic and pay $100 a week in tolls for the privilege.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Then don't buy a house in that bit?

[@Reddzion]

Disclaimer - came from recommendations and i have no issues with people moving here, that being said, study thee town you plan to live in. Be aware that every year we have bad fires and bad floods, and the more houses that get built, the worst the flood gets. Just a month ago, half my town went under water due to the newest houses had changed the path of the flood waters. Plus depending on the town, the more houses, the more stress farmers have on trying to keep all / most of their land. Also keep in mind, our towns and cities are not really built for a constant high amount of traffic, take Sydney for example. There are towns running out of room to expand. Yes our country is large, but 90%+ of it is unlivable. I don't live in a city so that could be why my views sound "harsh". Most towns cannot keep up with the growing population and demand for more jobs and more buildings, i've seen so many new houses being built straight into flood zones where that would either make those houses get damaged/destroyed or severely change the path of flood waters, causing harsher floods. So yeah, if you plan to live here, study the town and be aware, because most housing developers don't warn you about the floods. Plus, prices are increasing like mad man.

[@TazzzieAdventures]

Some great reasons to move to Australia but im happy living here in Tasmania but enjoy. ATB

[@FunsizedAdventures]

You make a very compelling case but at a young, impressionable age I heard the phrase, “A dingo ate my baby”, and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to move past that. 🤣🤣🤣 Also, production quality is 🔥!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Cheers bud, and don't worry. I don't think they ever found the Dingo

[@ludmillamoretti8831]

I got a sponsor job in Adelaide, I am living in London for the past 13 years ! And just can’t wait to go!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Fantastic!! Hope your move goes well!!

[@mkhokhelis267]

I’ve always wanted to migrate to Australia from the UK, however I remember reading the visa laws it just seemed so complex 😅. Maybe I’m mistaken.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Speak to True Blue Migration 💙

[@mkhokhelis267]

@@ThatJohnstonLife Thanks for the response will definitely speak to them.

[@tomtj460]

I don't know if any of you know the original third and fourth versus of our national anthem ( Advance Australia Fair. When gallant cook from Albion sail'd, To trace wide oceans o'er, True British courage bore him on, Til he landed on our shore. Then here he raised Old England's flag, The standard of the brave; "With all her faults we love her still" "Britannia rules the wave." In joyful strains then let us sing, Advance, Australia fair. While other nations of the globe Behold us from afar, We'll rise to high renown and shine Like our glorious southern star; From England soil and Fatherland, Scotia and Erin fair, Let all combine with heart and hand To advance Australia fair. In joyful strains then let us sing Advance, Australia fair.

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

I’m such a bad coffee snob! 😂😂😂

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Coffee is life

[@SamuelSamuelSamuel1]

I’m from America and I’m planning on going to college there, and maybe stay longer 👀.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Do it Samuel

[@colinwade448]

We are full don't bother comming

[@bharath2508]

Australia or Ireland, Which country is friendly towards immigrants?

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Apples and Oranges mate

[@snaccsize]

I'm from North Carolina, in the southern US, I'm 21, had plenty of ups and downs and truly looking for a fresh start. Your humor, positivity and information has inspired me and given me much reassurance. Now I don't feel so scared to go alone. Thanks!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

You'll be right. We'll take care of you over here

[@acustomer3518]

we havent got any humour anymore we are not allowed

[@garryrichardson4572]

Just don’t go to Melbourne, Victoria. Lockdowns galore.

[@williamlongbottom5494]

NO. STAYAWAY. Australia is really dangerous and the people rude. Wine is no good. Find somewhere else nicer

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

😄 🤣

[@Hoodlin]

I’m fifteen but for as long as I can remember I’ve always wanted to live in Australia

[@lb_6248]

I've got my working holiday visa and I'm looking at heading over shortly. I just finished uni and I'll be going alone, very exciting but also very nervous! Since you went as a family our situations aren't very similar, but any input on how to socialise and meet people or advice for people going solo? One of my worries is just being lonely once I'm there. Very informative video thanks!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I wish I had done what you're doing when I was your age. My only advice would be to try everything you can and immerse yourself in as many different experiences as you can. You'll find people to mix along with on the way, and you'll no doubt make some awesome friends. Good luck!

[@paulcasey5204]

Only concern should be which of the 28 jobs you'll be offered in the first week you are here should you choose.

[@eddiel8708]

I've noticed if you join a group (or club) with the same interest as you (maybe something from uni days), You make lots of friends.

[@alinaeden3228]

Your videos are really helping my decision! Everything down to shopping. Seeing each item to price it’s a more realistic and approachable way of finding these small but key things out. Thankyou so much ! :)

[@teeks2gully911]

Are you from the uk? I’m really thinking about moving to Melbourne as it looks great, England is too cold🤣

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Glad to help Alina

[@jjackkk887]

@@teeks2gully911 Come to Adelaide!

[@acustomer3518]

@@teeks2gully911 melbourne is exactly like bradford or luton and is absolutely bloody freezing till about december then may hit 40c

[@Healingwith.hollyy]

@@teeks2gully911 Melbourne is also pretty cold not going to lie 😂Sydney or Brisbane are much warmer :)

[@nealblackburn8628]

easy to talk like that if you got a high paid job .... lots of people in Australia living on or below the poverty line

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Absolutely, and I feel for those less privileged. Australian poverty rate is somewhere around 12% (only 2020) statistics. In the UK it's more like 22%. We're all very lucky to be in 🇦🇺

[@iambevanclark]

Couldn’t agree with everything you’ve listed. I’m in the final process now to move to Brisbane mate and just gotta wait to hear back from home affairs. Then I’m outta here.

[@kayelle8005]

Good luck

[@iambevanclark]

@@kayelle8005 thank you so much. As said in the video it’s the most stressful thing ever but it’s going to be worth it.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Hope home affairs do it quickly for you!

[@iambevanclark]

@@ThatJohnstonLife thanks mate I have everything crossed

[@iambevanclark]

@@ThatJohnstonLife also big thank you for you videos they have been a huge help. Been watching since the beginning

[@waterdragonstudios7167]

Interesting video, did you carry on being a teacher over there ?, I'm currently a Media College teacher in the UK, but I am looking at moving to Australia and doing something in that field.

[@stefanlauster4877]

nah its terrible, dont do it 🤣

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

😆 🤣 😂

[@cineffect]

The way Australia handled its citizens for the past two years, no thanks, greetings from Sweden.

[@gloriamureau9542]

Why kept all our oldies mostly alive kept everyone alive had some of the lowest deaths from covid in the world SOME CRUMBLE BUMS DIDN'T LIKE IT BUT THE REST OF US WERE ON BOARD SO DONT KNOCK IT TILL YOU TRY IT AND DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU READ ON SOCIAL MEDIA A LOT OF IT WAS BULLSHIT SORRY FOR BAD LANGUAGE BUT SOME OF COMMENTS WERE PURE LIES COME VISIT AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF

[@melancholycollie1466]

I moved from Auckland to Christchurch a few years ago but it didn't hit the spot although great for the kids, we were interested in Brisbane but settled for Christchurch. Now I'm suddenly feeling drawn TO Australia. Just not feeling it in NZ and Ive lived here my whole life. I just resonate better with Australian culture and even my Aussie relatives. They're nicer. My partner's job is 25k more for the same job here in NZ. The beaches, forests and mountains are beautiful here and that's all I'm really going to miss. I'm not use to Snakes, Sharks, Spiders and Crocs (thought I've read they're up north) but I'm sure we're fine if we swim between the flags? Lol

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Sounds like someone has the Australia bug

[@abdoaiman]

Thinking about it recently.. Weather in Manchester is killing me

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I couldn't live in the cold again

[@timn6864]

The government is planning on increasing migrant intake by around 20 to 40k P/a to boost skilled migration. Now is as good a time as any

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Absolutely Tim

[@lukefox6146]

Thanks for the brilliant video. Moving from ireland to oz Monday,.cant wait even more now after this :) .earned yourself a sub 👍

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Cheers Luke. Keep us posted on your move!

[@mickholden8615]

I don’t know, I still find crocodiles under my bed

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

We've got a spray for that

[@The_Stoic_PhilosopherAU]

Ross, if you don’t get a certificate from the government thanking you for service to Australian immigration I’d be very surprised!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks bud, i'll wait by the post box for my letter from Albo

[@matthewstaniforth5603]

Nice video however after being here for nearly 13 years you will notice after a longer period of time more and more things will wear you down about Australia.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

We shall see

[@matthewstaniforth5603]

@@ThatJohnstonLife The big one is how far away your family are etc as they age. Good luck to you and family. Brisbane is a nice city

[@Ash-uh8yf]

Mate I’d love to move but being an accountant in Canada, Australian PR just doesn’t seem possible with such high points requirements. Upon calculation, I’d have 80 points but that’s nowhere near what they are inviting.

[@kayelle8005]

That’s a shame. Canadians I know that have moved fit in really well.

[@Ash-uh8yf]

@@kayelle8005 Well I’d fit in really well too. Been on a working holiday when I was younger and loved the warm sunny weather and beaches. It’s just that their criteria for skilled migrants is too stringent these days, and almost impossible for a person in accounting profession.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

We had 75 back in the day. I think points requirements are only high at the moment due to restrictions caused by covid. I can't see that staying for long. The country is screaming out for skilled workers!

[@Ash-uh8yf]

@@ThatJohnstonLife Fingers crossed mate! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@jostaniforth7407]

Worth contacting an agent. I moved to Adelaide as they needed more people to live in regional areas. I had to get additional points by taking an English test.... and I am English 😄 Trust me, agents can often find a way. I have a Canadian friend over there now who did his medical degree in Oz. Been there ever since

[@gregnoble8799]

Consider Adelaide. It’s everything you could want without the things you don’t. 🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@alancampbell8760]

Way back in the late 50's early 60's we had a lot of migration from Italy and Greece (Melbourne being the 2nd largest Greek speaking community in the world outside of Athens) and kept within there own, just don't be like that and mix with the broader community

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Always gotta mix, otherwise you'll stay unmixed

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Alan I was born in the 50s here in Aus. I made many wonderful Italian, Greek friends in my teenage years, still friends with an Italian girl and her husband after all these years. Married I had a few Italian, Greek, Macedonian and English neighbours, all friendly funny, welcoming and funny. The English girl was so funny, loved the heat more than the locals. We’d all swap recipes. But I learned ever to joke to an Italian about food lol. Dear Italian lady across the road said she was making pizza for dinner - I said ‘jokingly’ as us Aussies do, “send one over my way” She did, she took me seriously. Oh she was a dear soul. So I mixed quite easily with people from different countries moving here, I still do, with people from other countries coming here now - the diversity of food restaurants is fantastic and I love hearing about their culture, how and why they came here. Some wonderful, some really heroic stories they’ve told me.

[@sharky1317]

Born and raised in Perth now raising my own family. Travelled heaps but I would never live anywhere other than Western Australia. Best place on earth

[@johnerdelyi48]

Rising house 🏠 prices and high rents very hard to find rents bring your money 💰 🤑 💸 !

[@poruatokin]

I'm a Brit, lived in Japan for 30 years. Would have considered Australia but wouldn't with the knowledge that another million Brits lived there.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

😆😂

[@acustomer3518]

and stay british, drinking british beer having brit only FB groups, and moaning about missing britain, well most i have met anyway.

[@TravelinAus]

Coffeeeee 👌

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

My first morning coffee is the best part of my day

[@TravelinAus]

@@ThatJohnstonLife same here, mate!

[@thewaqasreport8014]

I remember watching you go to Aus, you guys have done so well. We I am moving out in June you southern softie.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks bud, wish you all the best with your move too!

[@musanooreliasal-ali2178]

DO NOT MOVE AUSTRALIA! I’M VERY ANGRY 😡! I COME FROM AUSTRALIA! AUSTRALIA IS THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD FOR REAL LIFE!!!!!

[@brissiesue4947]

UK morning - OK, got coat, gloves, scarf? Brisbane morning - OK, got hat, sunscreen, water? Almost winter here now and just put on a cardigan, shock, horror. No heating in our home. Lovely jubbly.

[@Misshowzat]

Amazing what a few extra $ can do. Kinda feel like you've left something out that immigrants should be aware of, don't you? Guess if they learn the hard way they'll remember it, huh? Or will this comment 'disappear'?

[@teeks2gully911]

Your videos are great! Always wanted to move to Australia so this gave me a lot of reassurance. Do you know when the freedom of movement will be implemented for brits? The deal between the uk and aus allows people aged between 18 to 35 to stay there for up to 3 years under the working holiday maker and youth mobility schemes. I’m just curious if you know anything about it as I can’t find an update on it anywhere

[@joegoldberg5372]

Did you ever get an update?

[@teeks2gully911]

@@joegoldberg5372 Nope, I’m not even sure if it’s been put in place properly yet tbh

[@andrewwotherspoona5722]

Sydney has such high house prices I'm thinking of moving back to Edinburgh!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

It'll be cooler

[@themorningoats5765]

Love your channel man! i am laughing while getting entertained with new knowledge about living in Australia.. I went there in 2015 and i fall in love with the place.. i have tried to apply for student entry but still no pathway to become permanent residence even after we finish our studies.. so ended up now in Ontario Canada, and permanent residence now.. but still my heart is in Melbourne Australia.. winter here is super long and cold furthermore.. trails for Outdoor is hours of drive before you reached... haaiizzttt hope one day i'll be in Australia for good.. more power to your channel..

[@ShadeHope1969]

I wont ruin your video but my daughter lives there and jus came home to America to get married to an Australian.and for good reason, your bright side is nice, there is another side.

[@chimosh]

Reason 10 To be forced into taking a experimental drug.

[@redsailor101]

Did you mention covid camps, mask mandates, Political harassment, frozen bank accounts, and people leaving but need the government permission first

[@cappaman73]

Every village has one 😵‍💫

[@jostaniforth7407]

I’m hoping to move back there in JAN 23. Getting away from Wetherspoons is as good a reason as any !

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Love hate relationship with Spoons

[@RobsShinyDex]

I just want to go to Australia! I hope they will lift there restrictions soon!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Me too

[@Coastal603]

On 21 February 2022, they will. It’s opening to tourists on that day :)

[@followyourdreams8673]

Is teaching in Australia better in terms of work life balance? How long did it take to move? Really want a sunny life.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I feel its better. We have loads of videos on our move

[@murielwhite9472]

Another thing you may want to add is that in Australia the opportunities are amazing. You can do and achieve anything here. We've been here for over 50 years now and would never leave. Oh and by the way the other brilliant thing is there basically is no class distinction

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Awesome

[@mishavasan2916]

Never thought I’d find someone who loves Australia as much as I do. London’s great but it’s also hell incarnate at the same time with ridiculous living costs; the cons simply heavily outweigh the very short pros list

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Absolutely

[@hulahoopone]

I was under the impression that Sydney was more expensive than Melbourne!

[@jamesoquinn9168]

I'm really really hopeful, because I've lost faith in living on the US. I have to work for a living and your video makes it sound like a decent place for a working class guy to live in peace and dignity.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

More than decent James

[@jamesoquinn9168]

@@ThatJohnstonLife Thanx, I might contact one of those immigration facilitators.

[@davidjohnpaul7558]

Really glad you are enjoying the aussie life. Cheers from Sydney ✌😎

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Thanks David!

[@Hairbyben]

Brilliant and full of information as usual. Cheers Ross.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

No worries Ben

[@gazzasinkers4140]

Come on Ross, we don't want too many people coming over here. We show them the "bad" and "scary" stuff so only those that are tough enough to brave the trip come here. Most that get here want to stay or go home to get another visa to get back! My parents were some of the last "10 pound Poms" and came in '69, so although I was born here I was called a Pom as well through younger life. As many as a quarter of my school was made up of families the same but from many European countries. Most of my best friends were from Slavic, Italian, Netherlands families but mainly UK. I guess we do seem to be sort of "chilled out". I think we have all sort of grown up realising there is always time for a beer at the end of the day, so even a crap day can still end with a beer and a smile

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

I think the visa system is good enough to weed out the weak ones

[@TzDavid95]

Seriously this coffee debate has to stop. Australia is one of the best places to get coffee its simple facts, I just do not understand why it's hard for some people to accept. I mean our McDonalds makes better coffee over here than alot of places overseas. McCafe will munch Starbucks any day any second of the year

[@TzDavid95]

Like I'm being serious you bring McCafe from Australia to America and Starbucks will done.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Agreed

[@finlaydavies7760]

Thanks mate, for keeping my dream alive 22 it will be sir!

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

No worries. Hope it comes soon for you

[@spidermek5416]

Well, we all know that Australia is the second best country to live in. Nz the number one and Australia 🇦🇺 not far behind in second. (Lol).

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

😄

[@Marcburg21]

Thanks for the laugh! Name five things that NZ does better than Australia. Probably couldn't name one. I will give you LOTR

[@petercharles8306]

Ross...just had a holiday from Jerusalem to Noosa...Brisbane...Surfers...Byron Bay and Sydney...the hinterland and countryside exceptional in beauty...and the people NICEST and most helpful on the planet...be well...

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

So glad you enjoyed it Peter

[@traceybowman4893]

Hello MrJ I’ve just started to watch your KZbin videos. Love them. This is a silly thing… but I have a snake phobia and trying to decide to move to Brisbane. What is the chances of encountering one? I know I know it’s lame. But I’m petrified of them. ☺️

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Depends on where you live, but the more in the city you are, the less likely

[@ayylmaoowatnext6748]

I've been checking out your videos along with several other channels about moving to Australia. I am working on finishing up my Bachelor's degree here in the US and I hope to be able to get a job in Oz after graduating and to migrate there. The US' political climate scares me more each day, wish me luck and thanks for your informative videos.

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

The gimuns scare me more. Wish you all the best with your move

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

A like Australia 🇦🇺 I will move there someday. I’m tired here at United States 🇺🇸

[@ThatJohnstonLife]

Do it. You won't regret it

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

@@ThatJohnstonLife yes I will do it. I’m just earning more money for my relocation. And documents for immigration. My Preferred place at Australia 🇦🇺 is NSW Sydney. Or Queensland Brisbane

[@sarahparis7273]

We will welcome you with opened arms