Choosing where to live in Australia is the biggest challenge for relocating families. Hopefully by the time you leave your country of origin you will have decided which state or territory and town or city you plan to live in. However, if you’re moving to one of Australia’s state capital cities: Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin or Canberra, you’ll be keen to know more about specific suburbs and areas. We are often asked about the most family friendly suburbs in Australia and have a number of articles and tools to help you make an informed decision.

Help choosing where to live in Australia – the most family friendly suburbs and more…

Firstly, we recommend downloading Choosing Schools and Suburbs: our essential guide to your Australian school, suburb and home search. This printable action plan helps you identify a shortlist of potential suburbs for your family. We provide a process, resource lists and plenty of invaluable tips, based on first-hand experience.	In Where to live in Australia: the best Sydney suburbs for families we share the suburbs we considered when we planned our relocation to Sydney. The article has received over 40 comments; regular readers explain why they love their Sydney suburb. This is the article to read if you’re moving to Sydney!		If you’re still undecided about which state to move to in Australia, Which is Australia’s most liveable city? gives you ample food for thought.
There are a number of online resources you can use to learn more about the most family friendly suburbs in Australia’s state capital cities. In Australian suburb profiles – where to go to get the low down Mum shares some of the best resources with you.		The dilemma between moving to Sydney or Melbourne is a common one. We share some useful insight in Sydney vs Melbourne – fast facts. Which will you choose?		In our Love where you live in Australia campaign we received more reader comments about the best family suburbs and locations in Australia.
If you’re still undecided about which state \ territory or city to live in down under, you’ll need to do more research and these books will help: Five books to read before you leave. Books on living and working in Australia.		If you’re having doubts about moving to Oz, our article on Australia’s outstanding performance in liveability survey will convince you.		Sydneyism, Melbournism and Brisbanism provide further insight into daily life in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Invaluable if you’re planning on relocating to one of these Australian cities.
Relocation consultants that specialise in specific geographical areas in Australia can be indispensable when deciding where to live….		Relocation consultants we’ve written about… Settled In: Home and relocation services Tasmania Help for those relocating to Sydney: Northern Beaches Know-How ConnectRelocate – Help for families moving to South East Queensland

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We also provide essential ebooks to help with your move;

• A Smooth Switch to Australian Schooling – Understand the impact of your move on your child’s education – term dates, school year groups, critical transition years, critical study years and much more. Our ebooks save you time and encourage informed decision making.
• Choosing Schools and Suburbs in Australia – A process orientated action plan that supports your Australian school, suburb and home search. Understand what you want out of your home in Australia and create a shortlist of potential suburbs and schools. Includes essential tools and advice on how to research and identify the best schools and suburbs, wherever you’re moving to in Australia.

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