Geelong or Hobart for living?
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floody
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I'd lived here pretty much for a decade in 2010.
Riding stuff never changed, the people haven't really either. It is great for mountain biking, four wheel driving, trailriding, surfing, hiking...any of those things. So long as you have a job secure and well paid enough to afford you the time to do them.
What I said then was weighing the same compromises...but also what I said then was when real estate/rent was just over 50% of the price it is now, pay was roughly the same, yada yada the economics are the sole change and entirely for the negative, which has significantly tipped the balance. Back then I could afford to go riding a few times a week; now most of that time is taken up with work to cover overheads.
I'd come here for a riding holiday, I wouldn't move here again, in hindsight.
Riding stuff never changed, the people haven't really either. It is great for mountain biking, four wheel driving, trailriding, surfing, hiking...any of those things. So long as you have a job secure and well paid enough to afford you the time to do them.
What I said then was weighing the same compromises...but also what I said then was when real estate/rent was just over 50% of the price it is now, pay was roughly the same, yada yada the economics are the sole change and entirely for the negative, which has significantly tipped the balance. Back then I could afford to go riding a few times a week; now most of that time is taken up with work to cover overheads.
I'd come here for a riding holiday, I wouldn't move here again, in hindsight.
guitar1234
Likes Dirt
I live about 15 minutes out of Geelong, I was just guestimating
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moorey
call me Mia
I imagine if you live over Leopold way, on a high traffic day, it could be an hour :noidea:
Even from Ballarat, its less than an hour :thumb:
Thanks for the insight. Moving to Hobart from Canberra, I think it will still feel like it's cheaper. Anyway, if I end up going to Hobart and it's too expensive, you can say I told you so!
guitar1234
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I'm about 10 minutes from leopold, towards drysdale, so it takes me about an hour and 10 minutes. In hindsight i may have over estimated, but meh
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billygoatsteel
Squid
A Hobart perspective
I grew up in Melbourne and visit usually every year. Have lived in Hobart of twenty years now and can say it is an amazing place to live if you ride. I live 10 minutes ride from Hobart town and 10 minutes ride from quality trails. I find new terrain all the time. The air is good, the environment is amazing if we don't wreck it. Getting a job can be tricky without experience, if qualified you have better opportunities. If you avoid the supermarkets the available fresh food is of high quality and reasonably priced. The people are strangely parochial and see 'mainlanders' as invaders, since there are stacks of us enjoying life down here I can see their point.
On the other side if you get seriously ill or need a specialist within a birthday or two you will miss where you came from. The standard of education of the average citizen is fairly low which is sometimes reflected in their behaviour. Secondhand cars are more expensive so buy a car before you come. It's true the housing stock is of poor quality, many crap whether board homes that should be knocked down, the share house community is vibrant though. The government on both sides of politics are shocking so don't come with great expectations, I call myself a Victorian just to distance myself from their tripe. Oh and we are rightly so known as the Road Kill Capital of Australia, a road ride any day of the week will confirm that within the first 20km.
If you decide to come bring some friends, we could do with more young people as many young Tasmanian's leave for work experience and education. Personally I consider myself very lucky to live in such an amazing landscape, 'the mountain' and its trails are always dominant over the city. It's not perfect but I know of no other place I would want to live (except South Island NZ).
I grew up in Melbourne and visit usually every year. Have lived in Hobart of twenty years now and can say it is an amazing place to live if you ride. I live 10 minutes ride from Hobart town and 10 minutes ride from quality trails. I find new terrain all the time. The air is good, the environment is amazing if we don't wreck it. Getting a job can be tricky without experience, if qualified you have better opportunities. If you avoid the supermarkets the available fresh food is of high quality and reasonably priced. The people are strangely parochial and see 'mainlanders' as invaders, since there are stacks of us enjoying life down here I can see their point.
On the other side if you get seriously ill or need a specialist within a birthday or two you will miss where you came from. The standard of education of the average citizen is fairly low which is sometimes reflected in their behaviour. Secondhand cars are more expensive so buy a car before you come. It's true the housing stock is of poor quality, many crap whether board homes that should be knocked down, the share house community is vibrant though. The government on both sides of politics are shocking so don't come with great expectations, I call myself a Victorian just to distance myself from their tripe. Oh and we are rightly so known as the Road Kill Capital of Australia, a road ride any day of the week will confirm that within the first 20km.
If you decide to come bring some friends, we could do with more young people as many young Tasmanian's leave for work experience and education. Personally I consider myself very lucky to live in such an amazing landscape, 'the mountain' and its trails are always dominant over the city. It's not perfect but I know of no other place I would want to live (except South Island NZ).
Geelong isn't so bad, sure there is the whole Ford closing down OMG what are we going to do; but the reality is if these people weren't smart enough to see it coming the last 10 years and "upskill"...Well! :wave: Then there is the Mayor, whom has managed to get his noggin on television every day for the last 100 odd days since been elected.
But there is another side to Geelong, regional rail will make access to the city of Melbourne via over crowded PT quicker, the city has a future innovation fund which is a collaboration of council and government funds to entice businesses to the city, and assist those in growth sectors to innovate and grow. There is Deakin and their every expanding relationships in healthcare, research (Cabon Fiber seems to be the latest), the hospitals both of which have had millions spent on them in the last 3 years and still building, local government, and things like the NDIS, TAC and soon Energy Australia that all offer opportunity in the city.
Housing affordability is so/so not high nor low really depending on where you want to live. As stated in one of the earlier posts you could live in a Tuscan Mansion and still smoke bongs, or you could live in the burbs and own a Lamborghini like a mate of a mate does (or did, I think it's been sold now).
Like every where you get the trouble in parts, but no city is any different!
Trails, You Yangs, Surfcoast, Wombat, Forrest, Ballarat are all not too far away!
But there is another side to Geelong, regional rail will make access to the city of Melbourne via over crowded PT quicker, the city has a future innovation fund which is a collaboration of council and government funds to entice businesses to the city, and assist those in growth sectors to innovate and grow. There is Deakin and their every expanding relationships in healthcare, research (Cabon Fiber seems to be the latest), the hospitals both of which have had millions spent on them in the last 3 years and still building, local government, and things like the NDIS, TAC and soon Energy Australia that all offer opportunity in the city.
Housing affordability is so/so not high nor low really depending on where you want to live. As stated in one of the earlier posts you could live in a Tuscan Mansion and still smoke bongs, or you could live in the burbs and own a Lamborghini like a mate of a mate does (or did, I think it's been sold now).
Like every where you get the trouble in parts, but no city is any different!
Trails, You Yangs, Surfcoast, Wombat, Forrest, Ballarat are all not too far away!
Knuckles
Lives under a bridge
Ain't that the truth.
Fred Nurk
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On the basis of that argument, Darwin should be top of the list. It even has an MTB club...
3 if your keen enough to get out and want to head to ballarat :behindsofa:
Knuckles
Lives under a bridge
Meh, dont think I'll ever be that keen.....
floody
Wheel size expert
Good reason to move to Hobart
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Squid
Hobart would have to be a clear winner.
Both are one hour from Melbourne, but, in Hobart's case, you must first hop on a plane.
Hobart has hills. Lots of them. Hills are perfect for riding mountain bikes.
Geelong is flat.
Sure Geelong is close to Torquay/Bells if you like a surf, but, Hobart has many more beaches that work with different winds/swells.
Geelong is full of AFL watching bogans. Hobart has bogans too, but, it also has a higher proportion of hipsters. Hipsters make good coffee. Coffee is important as it assists mountain biking.
Hobart has some great pubs and local beers. These are important as they assist mountain biking.
Google the North-South Track or Meehan Range. Happy trails.
Both are one hour from Melbourne, but, in Hobart's case, you must first hop on a plane.
Hobart has hills. Lots of them. Hills are perfect for riding mountain bikes.
Geelong is flat.
Sure Geelong is close to Torquay/Bells if you like a surf, but, Hobart has many more beaches that work with different winds/swells.
Geelong is full of AFL watching bogans. Hobart has bogans too, but, it also has a higher proportion of hipsters. Hipsters make good coffee. Coffee is important as it assists mountain biking.
Hobart has some great pubs and local beers. These are important as they assist mountain biking.
Google the North-South Track or Meehan Range. Happy trails.
silentbutdeadly
has some good things to say
Given the choice between the two...I'd actually pick Broken Hill. There's also much to like about Gunnedah. And Clare.
Lismore, on the other hand, is not unlike a warmer version of Hamilton (Vic). So I'd avoid both.
Lismore, on the other hand, is not unlike a warmer version of Hamilton (Vic). So I'd avoid both.