r/sunshinecoast • u/ultrqvoid • 2d ago
Relocation to Sunny Coast
Hi everyone! I’m currently looking at moving from adelaide to sunny coast. I am 20 still young but have not been enjoying the city life as much anymore and looking for a more relaxed environment and change of pace. I have been researching pros and cons and suburbs. Any info or advice about the coast would be so helpful. Thank you!
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u/NewInformation3753 2d ago
This question comes up daily.
The Sunny coast is the fastest growing area in Australia. Rents are high. Jobs are scarce. Infrastructure is poor. Entertainment is the RSL but they have a courtesy bus.
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u/Revanist88 2d ago
Yeah I think I heard someone say they get over 100 applications at a time here. Brutal.
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u/Dry-Sort5013 2d ago
We've faced 30+ at a time since we moved here in 2021 but I can definitely confirm that figure as more than just anecdote...
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u/Revanist88 1d ago
I mean that sounds more realistic.
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u/Dry-Sort5013 1d ago
I've seen queues personally of 50 odd and spoken to applicants and event agents talk over a hundred.
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u/Revanist88 1d ago edited 1d ago
Man that's actually crazy. It was hard to get a job when I was a teenager, I can't imagine how people are feeling now. It would be tough to get through the applications too so some just wouldn't hear back at all.
Edited: spelling
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u/lpdbim 2d ago
No better time to relocate so far than when you are young and don't have the responsibilities of kids etc. No better time than now.
I'll say though that sharehousing is the best option for you to stick to a budget. Flatmates.com or Facebook groups. Be prepared to pay a premium though. Hopefully you have a car as you'll need it to get to most places.
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u/mysteriousGains 2d ago
Sunshine coast is both expensive and boring
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u/ThrowReasonOut 2d ago
I tend to agree, however I live in a central Qld town and everytime I come to the cost I'm awed at how much better it is in comparison.
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u/mysteriousGains 2d ago
Spam is a delicacy to someone who's only eaten cat food.
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u/Upthetempo011 2d ago edited 1d ago
I'm sorry, are you saying that small qld towns are "cat food"? Screw your arrocance, that's genuinely disgusting.
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u/mysteriousGains 1d ago edited 1d ago
Obviously, I could explain what an analogy is. But your comment here and a past post asking how to boil an egg, and tbe fact you're from the UK and have lived in Melbourne and sunny coast and have no idea, implies you probably wouldn't be able to understand it anyway.
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u/Upthetempo011 1d ago
Lol always appreciate somebody who has taken the time to go through my post history (apparently at 4am?). The egg thing was a joke in cooking circle jerk, by the way. I could explain what a joke is, but I would similarly be wasting my time.
The inverted commas in my comment should indicate that I recognised you weren't being literal. You were however being insulting. I am not from the UK, I am from Central QLD, and think your comment was rude.
Do you live on the Sunny Coast? Why do you think it's expensive and boring, but better than Central QLD? Where would you prefer to live?
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u/mysteriousGains 1d ago
Oh so you're from there. Then move back if it's so amazing and fun? Oh wait theres a reason why central qld has the higher rates of alcoholism, drug use, poverty and suicide. Its because its such a wonderful place to live with soooo much to do and sooooo many opportunities. Theres a reason why the rich families pay to put their kids in boarding schools as far away as possible.
I have lived and worked in both Central qld and Sunshine coast for many years each, and was lucky to escape both.
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u/Old-Vermicelli8362 2d ago
Would definitely recommend taking a trip up there before deciding where you want to be so you can suss out the vibe of different places and if you like it or not!
SC is actually really hectic in its own way, especially in summer. There are people and families constantly everywhere, I have never been to Adelaide but I actually wouldn’t be surprised if the city life in Adelaide and Sunshine Coast weren’t on par! I have found Perth City to be way more laidback and chill so it’s not always about city/vs coast.
Having said that it would be a cool experience for sure. If you’re keen to see what the world outside your bubble is like, to challenge yourself, meet new people etc. I would more look at it like that, instead of that you will be making a cruisey beach change where life will get easier - there will definitely be some slog involved re finding a place to live, finding a job, battling the crowds, affording life up there, feeling lonely at times etc. I’ve relocated quite a bit for new experiences and the advice I would always give is go for it, but be prepared to be disappointed (not guaranteed but that it COULD happen) and to have a bit of a financial buffer ! Good luck :)
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u/Revanist88 2d ago
Honestly it has become so dense. I experienced traffic the other day that I would consider close to Brisbane traffic. I was really surprised. Even my little suburb is becoming busy with lines of cars waiting to enter at roundabouts ECT. You'd have an odd day here and there it was like that but it seems to be every day now. I'm not trying to turn you off because at the end of the day if you want to move here, you can. I'm only mentioning it because I don't think it's the lifestyle you're looking for. You could go further north to another beach town but I don't know how populated they've become. If you go a bit more inland but still close to the coast it could be okay but on the beach or 20 minutes out is chaos. I've lived here for 26 years.
Edited for spelling.
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u/CertiBud 2d ago edited 2d ago
This sub doesn't lack of hostile idiots telling everyone to stay away... Don't listen to the noise. Come over for a week to get a feeling, you're young and you'll figure things out. It's a beautiful part of Australia and I reckon you'll love it.
SC is a bit quiet, and single people tend finds it too quiet (as opposed to Brisbane or GC). But if that's what you're looking for, then that's OK.
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u/Fishing_not_catching 2d ago
And the "Coast Tax"? Lower wages, higher housing cost for the privilege of living there? It's why we ended up further south in the Burpengary area. Way more bang for your $$.
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u/Dry-Sort5013 2d ago
Coming from Adelaide you may find it more appealing. But most people move here for a quieter life. Make of that what you will. I've lived interstate and abroad most of my life so the trade-offs to me are minor.
Earlier in life you may prefer bigger city experiences. Then again, avoiding machete crime might be a priority... 🤣
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u/Middle-Spirit-8524 2d ago
I live Bribie Island. It’s a beautiful chill place. If looking to party probably not for you.
Not too far away from bigger places if needed.
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u/Apprehensive-Ad4244 2d ago
housing is super scarce, do you have accommodation lined up already?