Mackay Queensland

ste74 · #1 (**permalink**) 17th May 2008, 11:20 AM

Hi to all,

Possible chance of a job working in Sarina, Queensland. Does anyone on here live near the vacinity or the Mackay region that can offer advice on good locations to live and schools for 3 girls aged 11,9 and 3?

Thanks

Ste

Dolly · #2 (**permalink**) 17th May 2008, 08:41 PM

Hi Ste,

Sorry I can't help on info re Mackay but keeping fingers crossed for the job.

Dolly

ste74 · #3 (**permalink**) 19th May 2008, 09:44 AM

Hi Dolly

Thanks for the vote of confidence for the job !!!!

Ste

ste74 · #4 (**permalink**) 28th May 2008, 11:49 AM

Looks like I got the job, just agreeing salaries now then my 457 can go ahead. Need to look at locations now.... cant wait !!!

Dolly · #5 (**permalink**) 28th May 2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ste74

Looks like I got the job, just agreeing salaries now then my 457 can go ahead. Need to look at locations now.... cant wait !!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

All systems go from now then.....

If you need any further advice etc just ask away, there's always someone here who will be able to help.

Dolly

ste74 · #6 (**permalink**) 30th May 2008, 09:10 AM

Thanks Dolly

Based on what I am to be earn as a salary, and taking out my tax, Uk commitments and rent & utilities in OZ I will roughly have $60k for food and other living cost. Will that be enough for a family of 5 to live on ? Not sure about general living costs.
Thanks !!!

Ste

Dolly · #7 (**permalink**) 30th May 2008, 09:37 AM

Hi Ste,

There's a sticky at the top of the forum page on the cost of living, have a look and see if there's anything there that'll be of any help.

I'm not sure how expensive (or not) it is living in QLD...but that's a reasonably good salary.

Dolly

Bepa · #8 (**permalink**) 31st May 2008, 12:15 PM

Ste74,

Good luck with the move. Please keep us informed as to the goings on - I am hoping to move to Mackay soon too. Who are you going to work for?

Bepa · #9 (**permalink**) 31st May 2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolly

Hi Ste,

There's a sticky at the top of the forum page on the cost of living, have a look and see if there's anything there that'll be of any help.

I'm not sure how expensive (or not) it is living in QLD...but that's a reasonably good salary.

Dolly

Dolly,

I may be being dumb, but where is this sticky you are refering to?

kaz101 · #10 (**permalink**) 31st May 2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bepa

Dolly,

I may be being dumb, but where is this sticky you are refering to?

The sticky post that Dolly is referring to is right at the top of the Australian country forum called 'Cost of living'.

A quick way to get back to the Australian country forum (especially if you've arrived here through an email) is to click on the link at the top of this screen that says 'Australian Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia'.

Regards,
Karen