Aussie here. I laughed when you said Woolies and no worries. You're an Aussie!! Lol...start saying she'll be right,and we'll grant your citizenship. Welcome to Australia ❤
I’m a Pom and have been living in Perth WA for 12 years. 100% correct in your observations, it’s a great place to live and bring up children. I certainly see a difference when we visit UK. We also have a great health service so coupled with health insurance, there are no long waits for surgery etc and I get to see my doctor, if not on the day(which is normal) is usually a 1 or 2 day wait.
Hey welcome to the Sunny Coast, great place to live, isn't it. Great to hear about your experience. We moved here from Finland (Via the UK) 24 years ago. Been a great choice :)
I live near Cleveland on bayside. Moved here in 2008. You are spot on with your video, so great job there. I have visited the UK a number of times since living out here. Whenever we go back it is like there are more and more bits missing. Also after a few days we get homesick for Australia. Anyone out here may understand and experienced that. Me personally took me about 5 years to feel fully at home here and adjust to an entire new life. You do miss aspects of your old life but you do find you adjust and change yourself for the better. By adopting those positive mannerisms you mentioned. Also you need a dog. We have two. You are not Australian English until you have a dog.
The unlucky country was great 10 years ago. Now we have a lack of housing, huge cost of living expenses, high taxes, inefficient health system and I could go on and on. Sorry to be negative but it's the reality. My wife and I are moving to Thailand in 2025 to start a new chapter. Cheers 👍🏼
My (Australian) daughter has lived in England for 10 years, is horrified when I smile at random people passing on the footpath. “Mum, we just don’t do that here!” Normal in Australia.
Do you know that's actually bs. I'm originally from Bournemouth and also have lived in the Midlands, London, Devon, New Zealand, and Ireland. Outside any large Metropolis people often have more time for each other, hence the smile or nod. Inside an inner city they don't tend to because of a feeling of less security and frequently rushing to or from work or doing business. Whether that's here in our cities in Oz or in the UK or anywhere else. People are people. Some are friendly. Some are not. Some people are shy some are garrulous.
@@triarb5790 Brisbane is happy and smiley during the 320 days of sunshine, and even for the 2 weeks of unbearably cold winter that we get. Most regional cities and towns are the same. Sydney is moving too fast for anyone to notice someone else long enough to give them a smile. Melbourne is cold, wet, and gloomy for enough days of the year that the gloom hangs in the corners of people's mouths right into summer, and then Melbourne becomes hot and gloomy for the next 3 months. lol
What a load of rubbish! I'm an English woman who lives in Australia and catches public transport regularly and people are miserable. I'm the only one that makes conversation and smiles to people whilst waiting for a bus or on one.
@@norah3810Not so in Adelaide I catch public transport all the time and always talk to people at the bus stop I can't imagine nor wanting to say hello at the least and smile at people in the street I've got to know all the local dogs just from being out walking It's not perfect of course. There's crims in all places
I live in a very small community and everyone waves at each other when passing in cars or if someone is on their patio. Older people are offered and given lifts. In my state generally, people thank the bus or ferry driver on alighting. Australians love to chat and know your story or offer help or advice as a way of helping. I thank my ancestors for coming here in the mid 1800's. I am pretty happy with their decision to be brave, take the.leap and come
Enjoy Oz, you’ve made the right move. Formerly from Surrey but now living in Central Victoria you’ll notice a bigger difference in QLD than in VIC to the UK. Here it’s much more “British” colder, greyish and potholes galore but it still has the Aussie charm and spirit 🙏🇬🇧🇦🇺
Welcome to Oz Teresa and Mike, Believe me we do have Potholes here, just visit The Southern Highlands of NSW, our roads are Bad they damage your rims and ruin the suspension. Enjoy Australia and take care 👍 nsw
7:15 the cars generally hold their value because our winters are mild. No ice or snow generally, no salted roads, and many cars are garaged through inclement weather.
By the way, in the Sydney Morning Herald today, 4th Oct., Sydney was named as the best city in the world. Not bad for a country which was settled with mostly convicts 250 years ago. I’m so grateful to my ancestors who came here as settlers in the 1830’s and 1840’s. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
There is an international body that rates the most liveable cities in the world, Sydney has never been in the top 5, Melbourne has been number 1 many many times! Sydney is a shitehole, lived there for 1 year, people are rude, traffic is impossible. It's full of sretfoop as well.
Hi. Your vlog came across my feed, and so I watched it. I'm from Mackay, North Queensland. Some of the points you mentioned are area specific. You live in the beautiful coastal area of South East Queensland. That area is well maintained and funded by the government. Roads and public transport, generally really good. Try driving further north past Gympie or head out west, and you'll quickly find the woeful state of our roads. Potholes everywhere, roads poorly constructed, which leads to a rapid deterioration. We here in other parts of Queensland have longed for more funding outside of the southeast corner. Your vlog was good and is a reflection of your experiences since you have been here, and that's fantastic. I love to see people who immigrate here enjoying their sea change. Welcome to Oz. I noticed that there seems to be a few Brits on the Sunny Coast.
UK people always seem to go to Queensland or W.Australia. I guess the sunshine is appealing but how do you stand the heat and humidity ? I live futher south as I like a gentler climate. Anyway, I'm glad you are finding lots to like and I wish you much happiness.
Thank you. Currently we’re handling the heat fine. Summer will be a lot more difficult but we see a few months of being uncomfortable a small price to pay compared to the 8 months of cold and wet weather of the UK.
I was born on the Gold Coast and have spent most of my 59 years to date here in SE Qld. Spent some time in New Zealand, Germany, Melbourne and Sydney. I still don't feel comfortable with our high humidity summers. It just saps you of energy. Love our so-called winter though. Most of the time our weather is just hot, humid and boring.
If you ever venture inland on a long road trip north you may see other drivers give a friendly wave. Been travelling solo many times for hours on end with very few cars so it's a really lovely thing. Not experienced this in other parts of the country and lived in four states. Generally a friendly bunch, will look out for others and lend a helping hand when required.
I'm a Brissie old boy and I get up at around 5:00am as the sun comes up in summer and take my dog for our few kilometres walk and coffee by 6:00am. In winter I get up at 5:30am and head out with the dog at 6:30am to go for our walk and grab a coffee, mainly cause the sun doesn't rise much before 6:00am here in winter. I live by the bay in Brisbane. Have lived in the eastern suburbs all my life. Many of my cousins and soon my brother, live in Coolum. He's retired and moving from Brisbane to Coolum/Yaroomba. I'm retired and will eventually move to the Kingscliff area in northern NSW. My other brother lives in Pottsville NSW, just over the border.
If you miss potholes, come to Victoria. We have plenty. Welcome to both of you. I have just returned from a visit to London and the South and am so happy that I moved here over 41 years ago. Australia is definitely my home now. The only thing I miss is the British sense of humour and British T.V.
100%. Some of the comments made me Blink. Weather isn’t always warm - they need to stop that urban myth. It’s a big country. We get icy roads. Snow in some places. Certainly below 10 degrees. And the same with potholes. We have a huge issue with potholes. And lol @ police response times.
You'll do well here, you have great attitudes. Australia is a nice place to live. I migrated to Australia as a child in 1960 and have been an Australian citizen since 1965. Things back then were a lot rougher, even less civilised. This caused many British migrants to move back to the UK. Aussies can laugh at themselves and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Learn the lingo and don't worry about the expletives Australians like to use in everyday speech. Enjoy the weather and the great outdoors. The food is pretty good, also. Australia is a huge, diverse country. See as much of it as you can.
Interesting, this popped up. Glad you’re enjoying your time here. Being on the Sunny Coast you're in a fairly privileged position, in that as it’s largely a tourist area, it's generally cleaner and more well maintained than some other areas. We do have narrow and poorly maintained roads as well, for example. You're right about the weather. Whilst in that part of Queensland, it's sub tropical thus of course it's going to hot and humid more often than not, but even cooler parts of the country, other than the alps, are not so cold in winter you can't take the dog for a walk. I live in one of those cooler areas.
Greetings from up the road in the South Burnett. That was fun! So glad you're enjoying it on the Sunny Coast; look forward to seeing if you still love the weather in February when the humidity has ramped up and the potholes have multiplied in the rain. And also look forward to seeing more :)
Thanks! We will see about the humidity haha I think a few months of being uncomfortable for the rest of the year to be great is a fair trade! We’ll keep an eye out for the pot holes. We still haven’t managed to find any just yet!
@@teresamikedownunderThe potholes appear if we’ve had several days of incessant rain. The wonderful news is the council is pretty speedy in repairing them. As for the humidity? These days with air conditioning everywhere you go, (shopping centre, vehicles, buses, home) it’s not hard to get a reprieve from it. Back in the 80s nobody had air cons and your cars air was an 80x4 aircon ie 80 kilometres by 4 windows down 🤣😂🤣😂 Originally from Sydney, I live in Brisbane and have a weekender in Scarborough overlooking the beach. Morton Bay council has got to be the cleanest and most efficient Council in Australia. Gold Coast, nice place to visit but Sunshine Coast is a better way of life (for me at least). Welcome to Australia 😊
Just a word of caution about the sun....yes it's warm and sunny most of the time, but take great care with that fair English skin. Newly arrived Poms have been known to end up in hospital.
Hi Teresa and Mike. Great video, you are spot on with everything you said. My wife and l moved here (Sunny Coast) seven years ago, we would not want to live anywhere else in the world. There are so many more things that could be added to the list, but the biggest for me (and this goes on from what you said about the people) is that every single person that you meet, the first thing that they say to you is; hello, how are you. I know that sounds a basic thing, but in the UK they just don’t do that. It took me a little time to get used to it and reply: thank you l am well, how are you. Where ever you go in this wonderful country this will happen. I know you will love being in Aus. Take care.
The Sunshine Coast is a lovely area but very different from Sydney. I have lived in Sydney all my life and absolutely love it but the last 10 years it has become nearly impossible to live here without a lot of stress. So busy and expensive but go one hour north or south of Sydney for a much quieter life in beautiful areas. So many Sydney people have moved to QLD. Pleased you are enjoying your new backyard. Very exciting time for you both.
We are Welsh expats living in N.S.W. we go back to see family every year,and the one thing I hate is the amount it cost us for parking grrrr.We were there for six weeks last year and we spent around 580 pound for parking.
When my family arrived in Brisbane over 50y ago, driving from the airport my mother said "look all the houses have little tool sheds in their back gardens". They were in fact outdoor dummy's (toilets). Sewerage didn't exist in Brisbane at that time. LOL
You are both young people, but you will notice a big difference between Senior aged people in Australia and the UK. This is a generalization of course, but in the UK, it seems that as soon as a person retires, they become an Old Age Pensioner (OAP). They dress like a person from the previous generation, they act like they are ten years older, and they seem to have a deflated attitude, as if life has beaten them. In Australia, when people retire, they dress smartly and appropriately for their age. They go out a lot, catch up with friends, play sport, travel and have a happy outlook on life. Anyway, welcome. Life is not perfect here, but it is much better then 99% of the rest of the world. Keep up the positive outlook and remember that in Australia you can have mates (friends) who are richer or poorer than you, but they will treat you the same.
@@stevegraham3817 another stupid analogy, you come across as very ignorant & im thinking insular, I doubt you’ve even been to the UK, people are people & have the same wants & needs as they age, it doesn’t matter where you’re from, people stay active, travel etc, people in the UK as they age are likely to spend time all over Europe, travelling, laying on beaches etc just as Australians do
You are most welcome to share our country ... and you are right about the colours .... the light is different ..... but the again England has a gentle landscape and gentle sky
In Sydney, Westfields charge for parking (first 3hrs are free) between about 8am and 6pm… you pay as you are going back to your car. They have technology to do registration recognition, so you input your car rego number and it will tell you how much to pay. Under 3hrs, just drive out.
Im a ling time Queensland native and the Sunshine Coast is pretty special. Wait until after a few storms hit - the potholes do appear after a week of rain. Parking costs depending on where you are. Major capital cities gave paid.parking in the bigger shops and inner suburbs or restricted parking. Keep reading those signs!
Thank you for your video keeps my chin up till I land in Sunny Coast in 2025, you both hit it on the nail with your ten views the one resonates with me the most is when you touched on mental health and wellbeing that dovetails into all your statements that makes that difference :)
Look - nowhere is perfect and you will definitely face some challenges in this country. I came from the UK over 35-years ago and had some problems to start with, but I’d never go back, not even for a holiday. I’ve lived in the Caribbean, China, the UK, and Oz - and I can say living on the Gold Coast beats all of those places hands down. Glad you like Oz (…not fond of the Sunshine Coast personally, not as much life as the GC, but it’s beautiful for sure)
Congratulations! You have moved to a beautiful part of Australia, the best country in the world! People here don't care about what family you are from, your accent, or what your income is - so different from the UK. Return to live in the UK? Not for love nor money.
Yeah. I got bad news. When you guys were in nappies, and I was last in the south of England, the roads didn't have potholes, there was free parking and people were friendly. We've always been a few decades behind old blighty, but winter is coming to Australia too, sorry to say. We're not exempt from psyco pollies here either. And enjoy that gorgeous Queensland weather. Good luck with your first cyclone. I've subscribed because, how could I not when you both chuckle so at the mention of a "shrubbery"? And because I want to see how long your state of wonder lasts. I wish you the very best of British luck.
Well the whole world is going into lockdown soon and all the heavily brainwashed blue pilled normies will FINALLY be forced to listen to disclosures about the massive war we have been in underground and intergalactic that has been going on for millenia. When people realise all of that, and know we are about to go through an ascension to 4th and 5th dimension and leave our homes and everything in it behind, well none of this matters now, does it. The world we knew is about to disappear and the new world is amazing, but you have to go through shocking heartache before you get there.
It is kind of ironic that original pomes (prisoners of mother England) were sent out to Australia as a form of punishment. But yes we like to travel overseas and always reflect on how fortunate we are that our patents immigrated all those years ago. Welcome enjoy
Shopping centre parking limits are free but may have time limits or you get the first few hours free. Hovering retail staff looking for a sale is not here in Australia. Staff will ask if you need any help then offer to help you. Second hand cars are holding their prices because they are hard to get new imports into the country - often 12 - 18 months.
Hi to you both. I agree with everything you say. I’m from just outside London, been here 15 yrs absolutely love it. I’m at the other end of the scale 76 yrs old. My husband and I still can’t believe it when someone asks if we need help with getting my wheelie into the car. We are on the Sunshine Coast. Everyone is so polite. I will say I don’t look forward to January/February really dislike these months. Soooo hot and humid but if that is all I have to complain about I’m not doing bad….
If you get homesick, come to Melbourne. We have potholes, grey skies, graffiti, litter, expensive parking, pack your own groceries and surly attitudes !
@@teresamikedownunder yes Americans always say it that way but I can assure you it’s ee mew. Hope you fall in love with this beautiful land like so many people do. Take care Lex.
You're missing dodging potholes? Come down south to Victoria. We have potholes on suburban streets, freeways, highways, country roads, everywhere. Free parking at the beach? Not in the major cities. Councils charge for parking like a wounded bull. The major supermarkets will pack your groceries. If you are missing packing your own as the checkout person puts them through at light speed, go to Aldi.
Potholes everywhere in Vic? I'm surprised. Maybe it depends on location. I live in Caulfield and drive on suburban roads then a highway to get to work in Chadstone and often drive down the Mornington Peninsula Freeway to Rye to visit family. I've never had any problems with potholes. Not calling you out or anything, I'm just surprised.
@@AussieFossil. Sorry mate. I am close to you. And yes there is a HUGE pothole problem. Even on Glen Eira Road. I have done tyres on potholes. Try driving on a freeway and hitting one at 100 kmph.
I went to the UK and hired a car for three weeks and the condition of the freeways and roads in general was very poor. Also there was a lack of speed limit signs on roads. I never knew what the speed limit was.
Born in Kent , lived there until i was 8 then moved to Aust ........ went back for a holiday when i was 14 and the way i saw it was that it could be compared to watching a B&W television then watching a colour television !!!
Welcome to Australia guys, I'm just down the road in Brisbane. Agree with all your points although, youth crime is getting out of hand a bit. Will this be your first Christmas during summer? I know that's a big culture shock for many Brits who make the move because it's generally hot AF lol. Also, if it's your first summer in QLD be prepared for the storms we get hit with, you'll have plenty of warning and there's lots of preparation information on the government and SES (State Emergency Services) websites. Enjoy and at least if you have a day out in Brisbane you can catch the train for 50 cents. Also, Ross, from 'ThatJohnstonLife' lives in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane, you should contact him as he's been doing a great series on his channel interviewing mainly brits that have just moved here, be a good way to plug your channel too.
Hi i migrated from england 54 years ago love the place when you have picked up the accent you will find aussies very friendly just dont make comparisons to england not negative ones anyway ❤❤😊😊
Probably better to state your location in the title as Australia and the UK are very diverse - culture shocks moving from the south of England to Queensland! So many dangerous pot holes here in Melbourne!
10 normal things to us Aussies.😊 the cup on the floor? We only say floor for inside buildings .outside we would say the ground .some people with European parents might say floor instead of ground.
Free parking at beaches doesn't happen in the big cities!! Anywhere that attracts tourists or where there's limited space to park attracts a fee. Look for the signs to make sure you know what the parking rules are! In shopping malls it's usually the first 3 hours are free and then you pay but the signs at the entrance will let you know. We love to keep our country clean! Many years ago a solo sailor returned from his around the world trip and started Clean Up Australia Day. This happens on the first Sunday morning in March. But we also try to keep it clean. You will notice more rubbish and graffiti in the big cities though. So if you see rubbish on the beach or rivers puck it up so the ocean and beaches remain clean.
In NSW it is illegal to leave your car unlocked when you go into the servo to pay. Cuts down car theft that way. It is also illegal to leave children (under about 13yrs old) and pets in a car unattended… for any length of time. The temp inside a car can rise very quickly and it is dangerous.
Welcome to Australia. I waited just over a year for my new car. Its a good one. It would be interesting for you to meet English people who have been here for years.
The cleanliness is because people who commit comparative minor offences are put on simple community tasks. Major task is to pick up rubbish. By the way the bit showing a vehicle travelling on a road is definitely no Australia,. Weather. You have not had a cyclone yet?
Australia is clean because we encourage people to put rubbish in bins The road looked like the Sturt Highway to me. Cyclones are rare on the Sunshine Coast.They usually occur in the sub tropical region and from start to finish are about twenty four hours in duration
I live on the Sunshine Coast in Maroochydore and this video was lovely. I'm really glad you've settled in so happily 😊 Personally I'm wanting to move to the UK. I guess it all depends on what you like. For me, rainy days, and the history of the UK make it perfect. I'm heading back for a month in February. I have UK citizenship so I hope I'm able to make the change as successfully as you have. Lovely video 😊
The UK is not what it used to be, overrun with immigrants, heaps of pickpockets, crime etc, look on TH-cam about UK and Ireland & Europe, all I can say is take care & have your wits about you 😊
@@teresamikedownunder My family comes from Cornwall, so I'm starting there and travelling through to the Highlands in Scotland. Same road trip as last year, but a different route. Eventually I'll probably settle in Scotland. It's less expensive!! I'm really happy you've settled well on the Sunshine Coast 😊Stay happy lovely.
Because it's good to be outside! a word of warning though! Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. My Grandfather came from Devon England, and my wife's family came from Ireland, and we know about sun burn after a day at the beach, and are suffering now in our later years.
Of course nowhere is perfect and there will always be some things that vary. We’re going off of our experiences and where we have settled but it’s definitely important to do your own research👍
The only one I would add is the birds. More colourful, more noisy and much more plentiful. Summer is coming! Get familiar with Slip Slop Slap. Remember that Sunshine Coast is a tourist area and not typical of Australian cities, where most of us live. Other than that, welcome and enjoy your stay.
Sunshine Coast I lived there for 60 years great spot, if You think it is open You Two need to go to the border Ranges I have Moved to just into Northern New South Wales and Stanthorpe area I think You two would like it Cheers Mick.
Plus, the fact that our cars don't become rust buckets after 5 years. Used cars are generally in better condition here than in Europe. What we don't have though are the regular safety and pollution checks like many European countries (UK with their MOT etc.).
I live in the Midlands here in the uk, and we've never had to pay for supermarket parking? Everywhere we shop is usually 2 or 3 hours free. Also, we holiday in the uk, and there's many, many beaches where you dont have to pay to park, or its a very nominal charge.
Glad you're enjoying our country. One tip, generally a utility room is called a laundry here
Thanks for tip!
@@teresamikedownunder the Culture shock you really have to get use to is you have your very own laundry
Aussie here. I laughed when you said Woolies and no worries. You're an Aussie!! Lol...start saying she'll be right,and we'll grant your citizenship. Welcome to Australia ❤
Thanks 😄 We’re have a great time learning all the new lingo!
@@teresamikedownunder Also "boy racer" = hoon
I’m a Pom and have been living in Perth WA for 12 years. 100% correct in your observations, it’s a great place to live and bring up children. I certainly see a difference when we visit UK.
We also have a great health service so coupled with health insurance, there are no long waits for surgery etc and I get to see my doctor, if not on the day(which is normal) is usually a 1 or 2 day wait.
That's great to hear!
A very positive culture shock video. It's obvious you guys have found your little patch of paradise. Enjoy 😅
Yes! Thank you!
Great video! I have lived here in Sydney for 43 years and I love it. You are right about the weather. You just feel good and it makes you happy.
Absolutely. It makes all the difference!
Welcome to Australia guys I wish you all the good stuff ☺️
Hey welcome to the Sunny Coast, great place to live, isn't it. Great to hear about your experience. We moved here from Finland (Via the UK) 24 years ago. Been a great choice :)
That’s awesome to hear! Yeah we’re loving it here 🙂
I live near Cleveland on bayside. Moved here in 2008. You are spot on with your video, so great job there. I have visited the UK a number of times since living out here. Whenever we go back it is like there are more and more bits missing. Also after a few days we get homesick for Australia. Anyone out here may understand and experienced that. Me personally took me about 5 years to feel fully at home here and adjust to an entire new life. You do miss aspects of your old life but you do find you adjust and change yourself for the better. By adopting those positive mannerisms you mentioned. Also you need a dog. We have two. You are not Australian English until you have a dog.
Thank you. Maybe in the future when we're more settled well get a good boy! What breed are your dogs?😊
What a lovely cheerful couple. Welcome to Australia, we need more people like you. Good luck to you both. Lex
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for the shout out, guys. Welcome!
From another Pom, welcome to the greatest country on Earth.
Thank you 😃
We're not perfect, but we try....Thank you..
Go home leeches!
😂 Come on now seriously!… The greatest country in the world is of course the USA! 🇺🇸
The unlucky country was great 10 years ago. Now we have a lack of housing, huge cost of living expenses, high taxes, inefficient health system and I could go on and on. Sorry to be negative but it's the reality.
My wife and I are moving to Thailand in 2025 to start a new chapter. Cheers 👍🏼
My (Australian) daughter has lived in England for 10 years, is horrified when I smile at random people passing on the footpath. “Mum, we just don’t do that here!” Normal in Australia.
Do you know that's actually bs. I'm originally from Bournemouth and also have lived in the Midlands, London, Devon, New Zealand, and Ireland. Outside any large Metropolis people often have more time for each other, hence the smile or nod. Inside an inner city they don't tend to because of a feeling of less security and frequently rushing to or from work or doing business. Whether that's here in our cities in Oz or in the UK or anywhere else. People are people. Some are friendly. Some are not. Some people are shy some are garrulous.
@@triarb5790 Brisbane is happy and smiley during the 320 days of sunshine, and even for the 2 weeks of unbearably cold winter that we get. Most regional cities and towns are the same.
Sydney is moving too fast for anyone to notice someone else long enough to give them a smile.
Melbourne is cold, wet, and gloomy for enough days of the year that the gloom hangs in the corners of people's mouths right into summer, and then Melbourne becomes hot and gloomy for the next 3 months. lol
What a load of rubbish! I'm an English woman who lives in Australia and catches public transport regularly and people are miserable. I'm the only one that makes conversation and smiles to people whilst waiting for a bus or on one.
@@norah3810 You must be in Melbourne, or possibly Sydney. lol
Melbourne is miserable, and Sydney is angry. lol
@@norah3810Not so in Adelaide
I catch public transport all the time and always talk to people at the bus stop
I can't imagine nor wanting to say hello at the least and smile at people in the street
I've got to know all the local dogs just from being out walking
It's not perfect of course. There's crims in all places
The summer will test you, especially when it rains and the steam rises. It's much nicer further south.
Welcome guys, Australia rocks for sure
When it’s raining on the Sunny Coast, even the rain is warm and pleasant. 😎
I live in a very small community and everyone waves at each other when passing in cars or if someone is on their patio. Older people are offered and given lifts. In my state generally, people thank the bus or ferry driver on alighting. Australians love to chat and know your story or offer help or advice as a way of helping. I thank my ancestors for coming here in the mid 1800's. I am pretty happy with their decision to be brave, take the.leap and come
That sounds wonderful and definitely how things should be!
@@teresamikedownunderAustralia do suffer from big cities syndrome, but generally in smaller communities/cities everyone are still friendly.
Thanks. I was feeling sorry for myself, but you made my day.😊
Enjoy Oz, you’ve made the right move. Formerly from Surrey but now living in Central Victoria you’ll notice a bigger difference in QLD than in VIC to the UK. Here it’s much more “British” colder, greyish and potholes galore but it still has the Aussie charm and spirit 🙏🇬🇧🇦🇺
Thanks, that’s to hear!
Country Victoria is nice. Cobram is a beautiful place to live.
Great vlog and Ivan so glad that you are doing well here
Thanks for the kind words Louisa 🙂
Yous two are gonna fit right in here with your positive attitude.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks! We’re fully embracing the Aussie way!
Down Here we say "the ground", not "the floor"....unless you are inside a building, of course. 🙂
Welcome to the Sunny Coast, from a couple of Scots who live on the coast, came to Australia 42 years ago, loving life in Buderim.
That's awesome. Do they do Irn bru here? We're craving it and cannot find it!
Welcome to Aus, it's great to have such positive, cheerful people coming here and enjoying our country!
Thank you for the warm welcome 🤗
Welcome to Oz Teresa and Mike, Believe me we do have Potholes here, just visit The Southern Highlands of NSW, our roads are Bad they damage your rims and ruin the suspension. Enjoy Australia and take care 👍 nsw
7:15 the cars generally hold their value because our winters are mild. No ice or snow generally, no salted roads, and many cars are garaged through inclement weather.
Welcome! You seem like a nice couple so happy to have you :). Love your dress too
yep, came in 1983 from London, never went back
Welcome to the Sunshine Coast,I live at Coolum beach,lovely to see such positive people.
Thank you so much ☺️
By the way, in the Sydney Morning Herald today, 4th Oct., Sydney was named as the best city in the world. Not bad for a country which was settled with mostly convicts 250 years ago. I’m so grateful to my ancestors who came here as settlers in the 1830’s and 1840’s. 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
There is an international body that rates the most liveable cities in the world, Sydney has never been in the top 5, Melbourne has been number 1 many many times! Sydney is a shitehole, lived there for 1 year, people are rude, traffic is impossible. It's full of sretfoop as well.
I moved to Perth from England 19 years ago. I said at the time "it's like someone has switched the colour on". Glad you put that one in!
Hi. Your vlog came across my feed, and so I watched it. I'm from Mackay, North Queensland. Some of the points you mentioned are area specific. You live in the beautiful coastal area of South East Queensland. That area is well maintained and funded by the government. Roads and public transport, generally really good.
Try driving further north past Gympie or head out west, and you'll quickly find the woeful state of our roads. Potholes everywhere, roads poorly constructed, which leads to a rapid deterioration. We here in other parts of Queensland have longed for more funding outside of the southeast corner.
Your vlog was good and is a reflection of your experiences since you have been here, and that's fantastic. I love to see people who immigrate here enjoying their sea change.
Welcome to Oz. I noticed that there seems to be a few Brits on the Sunny Coast.
UK people always seem to go to Queensland or W.Australia. I guess the sunshine is appealing but how do you stand the heat and humidity ? I live futher south as I like a gentler climate.
Anyway, I'm glad you are finding lots to like and I wish you much happiness.
Perth has a dry heat.... which is probably why there is a large population of Poms here.
Thank you. Currently we’re handling the heat fine. Summer will be a lot more difficult but we see a few months of being uncomfortable a small price to pay compared to the 8 months of cold and wet weather of the UK.
I was born on the Gold Coast and have spent most of my 59 years to date here in SE Qld. Spent some time in New Zealand, Germany, Melbourne and Sydney. I still don't feel comfortable with our high humidity summers. It just saps you of energy. Love our so-called winter though. Most of the time our weather is just hot, humid and boring.
They whinge and whine for a year then move to victoria.
@@zwieseler It’s called air conditioning !
If you ever venture inland on a long road trip north you may see other drivers give a friendly wave. Been travelling solo many times for hours on end with very few cars so it's a really lovely thing. Not experienced this in other parts of the country and lived in four states. Generally a friendly bunch, will look out for others and lend a helping hand when required.
Everyone we have encountered so far has been lovely 🥰
I'm a Brissie old boy and I get up at around 5:00am as the sun comes up in summer and take my dog for our few kilometres walk and coffee by 6:00am. In winter I get up at 5:30am and head out with the dog at 6:30am to go for our walk and grab a coffee, mainly cause the sun doesn't rise much before 6:00am here in winter. I live by the bay in Brisbane. Have lived in the eastern suburbs all my life. Many of my cousins and soon my brother, live in Coolum. He's retired and moving from Brisbane to Coolum/Yaroomba. I'm retired and will eventually move to the Kingscliff area in northern NSW. My other brother lives in Pottsville NSW, just over the border.
If you miss potholes, come to Victoria. We have plenty. Welcome to both of you. I have just returned from a visit to London and the South and am so happy that I moved here over 41 years ago. Australia is definitely my home now. The only thing I miss is the British sense of humour and British T.V.
100%. Some of the comments made me
Blink. Weather isn’t always warm - they need to stop that urban myth. It’s a big country. We get icy roads. Snow in some places. Certainly below 10 degrees. And the same with potholes. We have a huge issue with potholes. And lol @ police response times.
You'll do well here, you have great attitudes.
Australia is a nice place to live. I migrated to Australia as a child in 1960 and have been an Australian citizen since 1965. Things back then were a lot rougher, even less civilised. This caused many British migrants to move back to the UK.
Aussies can laugh at themselves and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Learn the lingo and don't worry about the expletives Australians like to use in everyday speech. Enjoy the weather and the great outdoors. The food is pretty good, also. Australia is a huge, diverse country. See as much of it as you can.
Thank you, yeah we plan to see as much as we can!
Ah....Sunshine Coast. Was just at Mudjimba for a holiday. Fantasic place.
Interesting, this popped up. Glad you’re enjoying your time here. Being on the Sunny Coast you're in a fairly privileged position, in that as it’s largely a tourist area, it's generally cleaner and more well maintained than some other areas. We do have narrow and poorly maintained roads as well, for example. You're right about the weather. Whilst in that part of Queensland, it's sub tropical thus of course it's going to hot and humid more often than not, but even cooler parts of the country, other than the alps, are not so cold in winter you can't take the dog for a walk. I live in one of those cooler areas.
Greetings from up the road in the South Burnett. That was fun! So glad you're enjoying it on the Sunny Coast; look forward to seeing if you still love the weather in February when the humidity has ramped up and the potholes have multiplied in the rain. And also look forward to seeing more :)
Thanks! We will see about the humidity haha I think a few months of being uncomfortable for the rest of the year to be great is a fair trade! We’ll keep an eye out for the pot holes. We still haven’t managed to find any just yet!
@@teresamikedownunderThe potholes appear if we’ve had several days of incessant rain. The wonderful news is the council is pretty speedy in repairing them. As for the humidity? These days with air conditioning everywhere you go, (shopping centre, vehicles, buses, home) it’s not hard to get a reprieve from it. Back in the 80s nobody had air cons and your cars air was an 80x4 aircon ie 80 kilometres by 4 windows down 🤣😂🤣😂
Originally from Sydney, I live in Brisbane and have a weekender in Scarborough overlooking the beach. Morton Bay council has got to be the cleanest and most efficient Council in Australia. Gold Coast, nice place to visit but Sunshine Coast is a better way of life (for me at least). Welcome to Australia 😊
Thanks for the warm welcome🙂 Definitely on easy mode now! Can only
Imagine the funny hair styles people would got from the free blow dry😂
Just a word of caution about the sun....yes it's warm and sunny most of the time, but take great care with that fair English skin. Newly arrived Poms have been known to end up in hospital.
Hi Teresa and Mike. Great video, you are spot on with everything you said. My wife and l moved here (Sunny Coast) seven years ago, we would not want to live anywhere else in the world. There are so many more things that could be added to the list, but the biggest for me (and this goes on from what you said about the people) is that every single person that you meet, the first thing that they say to you is; hello, how are you. I know that sounds a basic thing, but in the UK they just don’t do that. It took me a little time to get used to it and reply: thank you l am well, how are you. Where ever you go in this wonderful country this will happen.
I know you will love being in Aus. Take care.
Hi Paul, Thanks we can definitely see what you mean. You’re right the list keeps growing the more we discover!
The Sunshine Coast is a lovely area but very different from Sydney. I have lived in Sydney all my life and absolutely love it but the last 10 years it has become nearly impossible to live here without a lot of stress. So busy and expensive but go one hour north or south of Sydney for a much quieter life in beautiful areas. So many Sydney people have moved to QLD. Pleased you are enjoying your new backyard. Very exciting time for you both.
Thank you!
We are Welsh expats living in N.S.W. we go back to see family every year,and the one thing I hate is the amount it cost us for parking grrrr.We were there for six weeks last year and we spent around 580 pound for parking.
Wow that’s insane😯
When my family arrived in Brisbane over 50y ago, driving from the airport my mother said "look all the houses have little tool sheds in their back gardens". They were in fact outdoor dummy's (toilets). Sewerage didn't exist in Brisbane at that time. LOL
Wow that’s crazy! Brisbane has come a long way!
You are both young people, but you will notice a big difference between Senior aged people in Australia and the UK. This is a generalization of course, but in the UK, it seems that as soon as a person retires, they become an Old Age Pensioner (OAP). They dress like a person from the previous generation, they act like they are ten years older, and they seem to have a deflated attitude, as if life has beaten them. In Australia, when people retire, they dress smartly and appropriately for their age. They go out a lot, catch up with friends, play sport, travel and have a happy outlook on life. Anyway, welcome. Life is not perfect here, but it is much better then 99% of the rest of the world. Keep up the positive outlook and remember that in Australia you can have mates (friends) who are richer or poorer than you, but they will treat you the same.
That’s great to hear!
What a stupid generalisation
@@teresamikedownunderreally?I laughed at his abject stupidity & im embarrassed that he’s Australian like me, what a ridiculous weird stereotype
@@gloryglory5688 When was the last time you saw an Aussie wearing a cardigan and slacks? That's a close enough generalisation. lol
@@stevegraham3817 another stupid analogy, you come across as very ignorant & im thinking insular, I doubt you’ve even been to the UK, people are people & have the same wants & needs as they age, it doesn’t matter where you’re from, people stay active, travel etc, people in the UK as they age are likely to spend time all over Europe, travelling, laying on beaches etc just as Australians do
You are most welcome to share our country ... and you are right about the colours .... the light is different ..... but the again England has a gentle landscape and gentle sky
Yes I lived in London for 11 years and I loved that gentle sky especially in the countryside….. I miss it sometimes tbh.
In Sydney, Westfields charge for parking (first 3hrs are free) between about 8am and 6pm… you pay as you are going back to your car. They have technology to do registration recognition, so you input your car rego number and it will tell you how much to pay. Under 3hrs, just drive out.
Since the weather keeps drawing you outside get into the habit of applying sunscreen regularly. :)
Slip slop slap
lived here for some time now (from london) moved solo at 25. yep these things are insane...i dont miss any of that in the UK
Amazing! We feel the same.
Im a ling time Queensland native and the Sunshine Coast is pretty special. Wait until after a few storms hit - the potholes do appear after a week of rain.
Parking costs depending on where you are. Major capital cities gave paid.parking in the bigger shops and inner suburbs or restricted parking. Keep reading those signs!
Love your videos they are soo funny and the memes are brilliant! Mike trying to catch the shopping 😂😂
Glad you like them!
Thank you for your video keeps my chin up till I land in Sunny Coast in 2025, you both hit it on the nail with your ten views the one resonates with me the most is when you touched on mental health and wellbeing that dovetails into all your statements that makes that difference :)
Well said.
Glad it has helped, keep going it is an incredible place!
Love the memes in this 😂 number 10 made me chuckle
Look - nowhere is perfect and you will definitely face some challenges in this country. I came from the UK over 35-years ago and had some problems to start with, but I’d never go back, not even for a holiday. I’ve lived in the Caribbean, China, the UK, and Oz - and I can say living on the Gold Coast beats all of those places hands down. Glad you like Oz (…not fond of the Sunshine Coast personally, not as much life as the GC, but it’s beautiful for sure)
Congratulations! You have moved to a beautiful part of Australia, the best country in the world! People here don't care about what family you are from, your accent, or what your income is - so different from the UK. Return to live in the UK? Not for love nor money.
Thank you! Yeah the Aussie attitude is great!
Yeah. I got bad news. When you guys were in nappies, and I was last in the south of England, the roads didn't have potholes, there was free parking and people were friendly. We've always been a few decades behind old blighty, but winter is coming to Australia too, sorry to say. We're not exempt from psyco pollies here either. And enjoy that gorgeous Queensland weather. Good luck with your first cyclone. I've subscribed because, how could I not when you both chuckle so at the mention of a "shrubbery"? And because I want to see how long your state of wonder lasts. I wish you the very best of British luck.
Well the whole world is going into lockdown soon and all the heavily brainwashed blue pilled normies will FINALLY be forced to listen to disclosures about the massive war we have been in underground and intergalactic that has been going on for millenia. When people realise all of that, and know we are about to go through an ascension to 4th and 5th dimension and leave our homes and everything in it behind, well none of this matters now, does it. The world we knew is about to disappear and the new world is amazing, but you have to go through shocking heartache before you get there.
What a sad, sad attitude. Maybe you should move ...
It is kind of ironic that original pomes (prisoners of mother England) were sent out to Australia as a form of punishment. But yes we like to travel overseas and always reflect on how fortunate we are that our patents immigrated all those years ago. Welcome enjoy
Shopping centre parking limits are free but may have time limits or you get the first few hours free. Hovering retail staff looking for a sale is not here in Australia. Staff will ask if you need any help then offer to help you. Second hand cars are holding their prices because they are hard to get new imports into the country - often 12 - 18 months.
Yeah the customer service has been great. Not pushy but very accommodating👍
Hi guys, I just stumbled on your channel, so I subscribed. I’m from Sydney btw. Stay safe Ed.
Hi Ed 👋 Thanks!
Welcome to Australia. You'll fit right in with attitudes like yours. We'll have you swearing like troopers in no time flat.
Love this! You really are selling the life down under I must say 👀
Thanks so much!!
You make this place sound perfect!! But yeah, it's pretty good. Welcome.
Depends what your used to I guess!
Hi to you both. I agree with everything you say. I’m from just outside London, been here 15 yrs absolutely love it. I’m at the other end of the scale 76 yrs old. My husband and I still can’t believe it when someone asks if we need help with getting my wheelie into the car. We are on the Sunshine Coast. Everyone is so polite. I will say I don’t look forward to January/February really dislike these months. Soooo hot and humid but if that is all I have to complain about I’m not doing bad….
Aww sounds like you’re loving it. I’m glad you’ve settled so well. That is our dream!
Australia has a pretty high melanoma rate. Slip slop slap and seek out shade.
If you get homesick, come to Melbourne. We have potholes, grey skies, graffiti, litter, expensive parking, pack your own groceries and surly attitudes !
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What about all the beautiful noisy birds, the parrots and kookaburras?
So lucky to be able to see such beautiful creatures out in the wild
@@teresamikedownunder an Emu is pronounced ee mew.
@@lexsaunders1742 We had a friend who always used to pronounce it as ee moo😂
@@teresamikedownunder yes Americans always say it that way but I can assure you it’s ee mew. Hope you fall in love with this beautiful land like so many people do. Take care Lex.
Welcome to the Sunshine Coast, it is the most beautiful place to live (until mid summer)
Can I just take a second to say I LOVE your dress!
Thanks so much 😊
Every time I’ve visited the UK I thought I was going blind - the light levels are distinctly lower due to the grey hayze.
You're missing dodging potholes? Come down south to Victoria. We have potholes on suburban streets, freeways, highways, country roads, everywhere.
Free parking at the beach? Not in the major cities. Councils charge for parking like a wounded bull.
The major supermarkets will pack your groceries. If you are missing packing your own as the checkout person puts them through at light speed, go to Aldi.
Potholes everywhere in Vic? I'm surprised. Maybe it depends on location. I live in Caulfield and drive on suburban roads then a highway to get to work in Chadstone and often drive down the Mornington Peninsula Freeway to Rye to visit family. I've never had any problems with potholes. Not calling you out or anything, I'm just surprised.
Trying to find any free parking in Canberra is near impossible
I know. Some of her comments are a bit of a worry. I almost turned off at the no potholes comment. We have a HUGE problems with potholes.
@@AussieFossil. Sorry mate. I am close to you. And yes there is a HUGE pothole problem. Even on Glen Eira Road. I have done tyres on potholes. Try driving on a freeway and hitting one at 100 kmph.
@@xr6lad I suppose our interpretation of what potholes are is quite different.
Thank you for this lovely video. Just got super excited I’m 3 weeks out to moving to Sunshine Coast
You will love it, every thing in the list is true. Australia is such a great place to live. Good luck with your move. ❤🇦🇺
Congrats 🎉 you won’t be disappointed!
I went to the UK and hired a car for three weeks and the condition of the freeways and roads in general was very poor. Also there was a lack of speed limit signs on roads. I never knew what the speed limit was.
Welcome welcome! I live in Brisbane snd love the Sunshine Coast!!
Your very welcome here I just stumbled across your video nice young couple.cheers from Sydney
Thanks for the warm welcome Stephen!
Born in Kent , lived there until i was 8 then moved to Aust ........ went back for a holiday when i was 14 and the way i saw it was that it could be compared to watching a B&W television then watching a colour television !!!
Definitely a difference in colours!
Welcome to Australia guys, I'm just down the road in Brisbane. Agree with all your points although, youth crime is getting out of hand a bit. Will this be your first Christmas during summer? I know that's a big culture shock for many Brits who make the move because it's generally hot AF lol. Also, if it's your first summer in QLD be prepared for the storms we get hit with, you'll have plenty of warning and there's lots of preparation information on the government and SES (State Emergency Services) websites. Enjoy and at least if you have a day out in Brisbane you can catch the train for 50 cents. Also, Ross, from 'ThatJohnstonLife' lives in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane, you should contact him as he's been doing a great series on his channel interviewing mainly brits that have just moved here, be a good way to plug your channel too.
Thanks, yeah this will be our first summer, a warm Christmas is going to be very strange! Thanks for the tips, very useful!
Hi i migrated from england 54 years ago love the place when you have picked up the accent you will find aussies very friendly just dont make comparisons to england not negative ones anyway ❤❤😊😊
Wow wow wow
Where on the Sunshine Coast are there no potholes !!
Go for a drive down Steve Irwin way and be introduced to some.
Glad you love Aus
Come to Victoria, plenty of pot holes here!!!
Probably better to state your location in the title as Australia and the UK are very diverse - culture shocks moving from the south of England to Queensland! So many dangerous pot holes here in Melbourne!
Welcome to Oz, up that way you have the humidity,mould can be an issue in cupboards and robes.
Thanks for tip, we’ll keep an eye out 👍
10 normal things to us Aussies.😊 the cup on the floor? We only say floor for inside buildings .outside we would say the ground .some people with European parents might say floor instead of ground.
It’s great up there but in most major cities you pay for parking, we do have the odd pothole
one thing that confused me at first was 'see you later' which could be a day or week or longer!!
Haha, the excitement of not knowing!
Redland Bay, lowest crime rate within 50 ks of Queen Street Mall, great place to live !
Free parking at beaches doesn't happen in the big cities!! Anywhere that attracts tourists or where there's limited space to park attracts a fee. Look for the signs to make sure you know what the parking rules are!
In shopping malls it's usually the first 3 hours are free and then you pay but the signs at the entrance will let you know.
We love to keep our country clean! Many years ago a solo sailor returned from his around the world trip and started Clean Up Australia Day. This happens on the first Sunday morning in March. But we also try to keep it clean. You will notice more rubbish and graffiti in the big cities though. So if you see rubbish on the beach or rivers puck it up so the ocean and beaches remain clean.
Welcome
In NSW it is illegal to leave your car unlocked when you go into the servo to pay. Cuts down car theft that way. It is also illegal to leave children (under about 13yrs old) and pets in a car unattended… for any length of time. The temp inside a car can rise very quickly and it is dangerous.
Yeah it doesn't take long to have your own mini Sauna!
Yes. It is important to maintain 'your scrubbery'. Well groomed all the time. 👀
Mrs Cattermole nice video i cant believe it its Elsie from year four! 😂❤
Welcome to Australia. I waited just over a year for my new car. Its a good one. It would be interesting for you to meet English people who have been here for years.
The cleanliness is because people who commit comparative minor offences are put on simple community tasks. Major task is to pick up rubbish.
By the way the bit showing a vehicle travelling on a road is definitely no Australia,.
Weather. You have not had a cyclone yet?
Australia is clean because we encourage people to put rubbish in bins
The road looked like the Sturt Highway to me.
Cyclones are rare on the Sunshine Coast.They usually occur in the sub tropical region and from start to finish are about twenty four hours in duration
I live on the Sunshine Coast in Maroochydore and this video was lovely. I'm really glad you've settled in so happily 😊 Personally I'm wanting to move to the UK. I guess it all depends on what you like. For me, rainy days, and the history of the UK make it perfect. I'm heading back for a month in February. I have UK citizenship so I hope I'm able to make the change as successfully as you have. Lovely video 😊
The UK is not what it used to be, overrun with immigrants, heaps of pickpockets, crime etc, look on TH-cam about UK and Ireland & Europe, all I can say is take care & have your wits about you 😊
Thank you ☺️ Which part of the UK are you looking at? You’ll certainly get the rain, we can guarantee that!
@@teresamikedownunder My family comes from Cornwall, so I'm starting there and travelling through to the Highlands in Scotland. Same road trip as last year, but a different route. Eventually I'll probably settle in Scotland. It's less expensive!! I'm really happy you've settled well on the Sunshine Coast 😊Stay happy lovely.
Because it's good to be outside! a word of warning though! Australia is the skin cancer capital of the world. My Grandfather came from Devon England, and my wife's family came from Ireland, and we know about sun burn after a day at the beach, and are suffering now in our later years.
All true but remember Brisbane isn’t the whole of Australia- some of it’s a bit different :)
They’re up further than Brissy, on the Sunshine Coast. But yeh I think 9 out of 10 of these points apply for Sydney 😊 👍
Inner Logan and Caboolture for example? Yep. But Melbourne and Sydney have their dodgy areas too.
Of course nowhere is perfect and there will always be some things that vary. We’re going off of our experiences and where we have settled but it’s definitely important to do your own research👍
@@teresamikedownunder as you’ve found, Australia is close to perfect, welcome :)
The only one I would add is the birds. More colourful, more noisy and much more plentiful. Summer is coming! Get familiar with Slip Slop Slap.
Remember that Sunshine Coast is a tourist area and not typical of Australian cities, where most of us live. Other than that, welcome and enjoy your stay.
Thank you, yeah the birds are very noisy but beautiful. Kookaburra's are our favorite so far other than the bush turkeys!
Sunshine Coast I lived there for 60 years great spot, if You think it is open You Two need to go to the border Ranges I have Moved to just into Northern New South Wales and Stanthorpe area I think You two would like it Cheers Mick.
Thanks Mick, we can’t wait to explore as much of this beautiful country as we can!
Come to Adelaide plenty of pot holes here...
The price of second-hand cars increased due to COVID-19 due to the wait time for new cars.
Plus, the fact that our cars don't become rust buckets after 5 years. Used cars are generally in better condition here than in Europe. What we don't have though are the regular safety and pollution checks like many European countries (UK with their MOT etc.).
The no MOT part feels wild to us 😂
Before covid, cars lost value quickly. The pandemic created a shortage of new cars, so second hand cars were in demand.
I live in the Midlands here in the uk, and we've never had to pay for supermarket parking? Everywhere we shop is usually 2 or 3 hours free. Also, we holiday in the uk, and there's many, many beaches where you dont have to pay to park, or its a very nominal charge.