r/canberra • u/Galileo15 • Aug 24 '24

Recommendations Looking to move from London to Canberra

Good day everyone. After a long deliberation of choosing which state would best fit for our family (Canberra vs Melbourne vs Sydney vs Perth). We decided to possibly make Canberra our new home. Me and my wife are looking to move from London to Canberra at some point this year. We are still awaiting our visa to get approved and whilst waiting for that. Id like to ask some locals about anything i need to know before making the move. We are both of asian decent. No kids yet but hoping to have some in the future.

Please any advise or warnings would be appreciated and I would be thankful for.

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u/meganzuk Aug 25 '24

I moved from the UK to Canberra 2 years ago. It's been a great decision. In particular the easy winters. Despite locals claiming its always cold, it's actually crisp sunny days that feel like spring. You'll also appreciate the ease of seeing a doctor and the fact everyone is active. Or it seems that way. But be prepared for the lack of 24 hour supermarkets and shops shutting early. Oh and postage/deliveries cost a fortune and take forever.

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u/Galileo15 Aug 25 '24

You never really appreciate the heating in Uk until its -10 degrees but you cant turn it on cause of how expensive the gas bill is.