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Top 5 Destinations to Move to in Australia

Thinking of moving to Australia? With beautiful beaches, great weather, vibrant cities, fantastic job opportunities, and friendly locals all at your doorstep it’s no wonder over 600,000 kiwis now call Australia home.

Ranked as one of the most liveable countries in the world there is something for everyone. Whether you’re wanting to further your studies or career, start a family, or retire Australia is waiting for you.

If you’re planning a move across the ditch, here are our top 5 places to live in Australia!

1) Gold Coast

The Gold Coast, aka Australia’s playground is one of the best places to live in Aussie. With world-famous beaches, breath-taking ranges, international shopping centres, fantastic restaurants, and a booming nightlife all at your fingertips – you will never be bored!

Better yet, the Gold Coast has over 300 days of sunshine per year with temperatures barely dropping below 21 degrees.

The Gold Coast also has plenty of job opportunities. There is huge demand for workers in hospitality and tourism due to the large number of tourists who visit the Gold Coast every year as well as jobs in education, business, construction, and other trades too.

With good job opportunities and affordable living costs it’s no wonder the Gold Coast is a popular choice.

2) Brisbane

Only an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast is Brisbane another popular destination for Kiwi expats.

The capital city of Queensland is home to 2.28 million people making it Australia’s third-largest city behind Sydney and Melbourne. With a vibrant economy, beautiful beaches, and great coffee living in Brisbane you get the big city experience without the fuss.

What’s more, Brisbane provides plenty of study and career opportunities. With the University of Queensland and Griffith University campuses situated in the heart of Brisbane you are spoilt for choice.

Popular suburbs with families include Kelvin Grove and Victoria Point while South Brisbane and West End are common choices for university students and young professionals.

3) Melbourne

Melbourne - the cultural capital of Australia often referred to as Wellington’s cooler sister is a city full of life. It’s home to a vibrant art scene, fantastic shopping, and award-winning cafes and restaurants.  

With a population of 5.1 million, Melbourne is an incredibly diverse place with over 140 cultures, making Melbourne an inclusive and welcoming city with extremely friendly locals.

Due to its diverse culture and vibrant art scene, there are plenty of job opportunities for creative types like musicians, artist, and writers. What’s more, there are also an abundance of job opportunities in technology, education, agriculture, hospitality, and trades.

Part of the beauty of Melbourne is that it’s suitable for everyone, regardless of age and circumstance. Young people are attracted to inner northern and southern suburbs, families thrive in leafy, green suburbs like Greensborough and Dandenong, and retirees are attracted to the laid-back atmosphere and scenic beauty of the Mornington Peninsula.

4) Perth

Want the best of both worlds? Then look no further than Perth with perfect weather, beautiful beaches, plenty of job opportunities, a strong community feel, and a laidback lifestyle you get the best of city and seaside living in Perth.

Perth is one of the most geographically isolated cities in the world, but it doesn’t feel like it when you’re there. Home to over 2 million people it is one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities and is connected to the rest of the world through its international airport.

If you’re thinking of hanging your hat in Perth, Dalkeith and Mullaloo and Melville are great choices for families, while Northbridge is popular with millennials and Murdoch with retirees.

5) Sydney

If you love a fast-paced city with lots to see and do, then Sydney is the place to be. As Australia’s largest city home to over 5 million people there is never a dull moment.  

What’s more, it's home to the famous Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanical Gardens, and Bondi and Manly beach, providing picture-perfect backdrops wherever you turn.

Sydney has a range of neighbourhoods to suit all lifestyles. Whether you want to be in the hustle and bustle of the city or prefer to wake up to views of the northern beaches there is a suburb for everyone.

If you’re ready to move to Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, or any other city in Australia get in touch with Ausmove for a free no-obligation quote and start your Australian adventure today.  

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Top 5 Reasons to Move to Perth!

Perfect weather, a bustling, vibrant city, and plenty of job opportunities – where else could we be talking about other than Perth, Western Australia? An underdog city with a not-so-underdog size, Perth is fast-growing and ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world. If you’re thinking of becoming a Perthite, we could probably give you a hundred reasons to do so. Perthites themselves could give you thousands, being such a proud bunch. But let’s keep it simple, hey? Here’s our top five!

1) Big city, without the fuss

Perth is the most isolated capital city in the world: it’s further away from any other capital city across the globe. And yet, it really doesn’t feel like it when you’re there. You feel like you’re part of a huge, bustling international city – which it is! In fact, it’s Australia’s fourth biggest town at around 2 million people. At the same time, you don’t get the fuss of a huge city – you don’t get the skyrocketing property prices or eternal traffic jams. You just get the perks!


2) Weather

Perth has a fantastic climate. Summers are hot, and spent down by the beach – of which there are many to choose from in Perth. Winters are mild, with the average high being 19 degrees Celsius. So, be prepared to sell many of your jumpers and jackets… you won’t need them very often!

3) Job market

Perth is a fast growing city with plenty of jobs on offer. Known especially for its mining sector, there seems to be an endless demand for workers in the mines, who fetch big bucks and great perks. Other areas include hospitality, retail, education and blue collar areas like construction and trades.

4) Foodie’s heaven

Perth is a diverse city that draws influence from loads of different cultures. It’s characterised by European-style small bars and cafes, local farmers’ markets, and a wide range of cuisines from across the world. Fremantle, in recent years, has become an ultra popular place for foodies and drinks enthusiast, with plenty of bars and restaurants.

5) Liveliness

Perth is a big city, with a big bustling heart. There’s a roaring live music scene, home to some of Australia’s favourite and most famous bands, from Tame Impala to Birds of Tokyo. The nightlife in Perth is one of the best in the country. There are around 255 events that happen in Perth each year – that’s more than four per week!

Pack up your bags, because you’re moving to Perth and you’re going to love it. Ausmove are the team of dedicated movers who’ll help you get there. They’re New Zealand’s experts in shipping Kiwis to Western Australia, providing unbeatable moving solutions at unbeatable prices. 

Get in touch with the team at Ausmove to find out more about what your future in Perth holds.

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Top 5 Reasons to Move to the Gold Coast!

As far as cities go, the Gold Coast is Australia’s biggest playground. Great weather all year round, a bunch of famous beaches to choose from, the country’s best theme parks… what more can we say? The Gold Coast is one of the most fun places to live in Australia, with its constantly lively atmosphere and fun-loving people. Today, we’re going to give you our top five reasons to trade New Zealand for the Gold Coast, and who to consult if you’re thinking of making the move.

1) Lifestyle

The Gold Coast is Australia’s sixth biggest city, with a population of almost 700,000, yet it often feels just as huge as Sydney or Melbourne. The Gold Coast lifestyle is fast-paced and full of action. Whether you a keen surfer, adventurer or party-goer, you’ll fit right in when you move to the Gold Coast. This city has arguably the best nightlife in Australia, with bars, pubs and clubs everywhere you turn. Days off are spent surfing at the beach, or visiting theme parks, and nights are spent living it up on the town!

2) Job opportunities

If you’re in hospitality or tourism, the Gold Coast has a job for you. These industries are booming, relying on solid workers to cater for the huge number of tourists who visit the Gold Coast each year. And as a fast-growing place, there are plenty of jobs in education, construction and other trades too.

3) Nature

At first glance, you wouldn’t necessarily think the Gold Coast is known for its natural beauty; it is, after all, a metropolis with tall skyscrapers and city streets. But there’s another side to this south eastern region of Queensland. Of course, the Gold Coast is known for its fantastic beaches, but a short drive south lies the Currumbin Rock Pools – some of the most beautiful natural swimming holes in Australia. There are a range of other opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, camping and four-wheel-driving in the Gold Coast too.

4) Weather

Sick of the New Zealand winters? The Goldie has got you covered. Temperatures rarely drop below 21 degrees during the day, allowing you to walk around in a T-shirt and shorts pretty much every day of the year.

5) Location

Living on the Gold Coast comes with all the perks of a big international city, except it has an even more convenient location. It’s just an hour’s drive to Brisbane, an hour and a bit to the bohemian capital of Byron Bay, a short flight to Sydney and a two-hour flight to Far North Queensland.

Ready to move to the paradise of the Goldie? Ausmove will take you there! They’re New Zealand’s best team of movers for Kiwis wanting to relocate to Australia. They pride themselves on competitive prices and an outstanding service, so grab a free quote from Ausmove today!