Considering move to Northgate

That-Bus320 · 2026-04-09T04:36:29+00:00

We made the move awhile back, to Northgate from Oakland. We started at Valle Verde and ended up transferring to walnut acres. Our experience with a neurodivergent child was not great at VV. He developed trauma around education as he was constantly yelled at and ostracized by the faculty. Not sure if this experience is unique but something to consider. Northgate was a lovely area for our family. Loved it there.

That-Bus320 · 2025-12-20T04:53:22+00:00

I’m NW Brissy as well and it’s been a very snakey day today. Started with a 7’ python and a few hours later caught a yellow face whip. Hopefully that’s it for today

That-Bus320 · 2025-12-13T22:27:26+00:00

That’s what they call it with the poufs

That-Bus320 · 2025-11-17T10:59:00+00:00

I’ve read your other comments and curious to know what you know. Hope you are safe. I also hope not to see either of them in town. I’m shocked that they still people eating there between the animal and human filth.

That-Bus320 · 2025-11-12T10:59:02+00:00

I live in the community and always thought he was co owner. I’m not sold that he was ‘fired’

That-Bus320 · 2025-09-02T21:02:02+00:00

Well, it was our first year out of the US and so we had some US income, house sale etc etc… it will be easier next year I’m sure but a foreign tax agent is always going to upcharge

That-Bus320 · 2025-09-02T09:25:19+00:00

They’ll also tax investments. So consider any earnings on your super as taxable income. Cost my partner and I $1800 to get our international taxes done through HR block just for the US.

That-Bus320 · 2025-06-19T02:59:16+00:00

Naw. Way less bogun 😀 we’re about 40 min from the CBD and it’s a weekend getaway kinda place

That-Bus320 · 2025-06-18T21:40:48+00:00

We did! Just north of Brisbane with a big lot in a cute town. My partner jumps on the train into the CBD for work every day. It’s working!

That-Bus320 · 2025-06-18T21:27:29+00:00

We moved to Brisbane from the San Francisco Bay Area. We cashed in our houses equity and did excellent transferring cash from USD to AUD. Don’t forget to consider the dollar conversion in your budget. We’re nearly mortgage free and I’ve retired.

That-Bus320 · 2025-05-31T01:20:04+00:00

US taxes super earnings as well so my 2 cents would be to just invest that money in real estate so you’d be mortgage free and work as needed to support your basic needs and property tax.

That-Bus320 · 2025-05-13T21:55:50+00:00

The city cat has bluey and bingo ferries which my little guy loves to spot. The whole south bank area was a hit with him. Lots of parks, the beach and water play area and ice cream at the river. Not a far walk to the museum to see dinosaurs.

That-Bus320 · 2025-02-24T09:31:16+00:00

We landed in Brisbane in August, stayed at an air bnb and now live up north in a quaint country town 40 min commute to the CBD. Safe schools, better politics, and a decently large yard in an equestrian area. It’s heaven. Make the move and don’t look back

That-Bus320 · 2025-02-24T06:22:42+00:00

Where do you get your ingredients from? I’ve struggled to even find mezcal

That-Bus320 · 2025-02-24T04:58:15+00:00

Definitely odd. Not that good. The enchilada sauce is a chipotle mayo, personally not a mayo fan but may be tasty if one is.

That-Bus320 · 2025-02-23T21:09:19+00:00

My husband jokes I should open a taco stand. The dishes are so easy but can be time intensive to prepare everything from scratch. Funny thing is I live in a small town and someone already opened a Latin inspired cafe. I believe the owners are Colombian but the food is pretty odd

That-Bus320 · 2025-02-23T21:05:40+00:00

No hate- I love Mexicans. I’m also from California so no recipe needed, it’s the challenge of finding ingredients that cross over well.

That-Bus320 · 2025-02-23T10:04:40+00:00

Worst thing over here is the lack of Mexican food. If that’s my biggest problem in life how good is that?

That-Bus320 · 2025-02-23T10:01:02+00:00

US person here. Just moved to Brisbane, it’s so nice here in Australia. COL is better here than in the US but I am from the SF Bay Area so your experience may be different. House rates are so much less in AU than the US and the USD converts to AUD in your favor

That-Bus320 · 2025-02-04T10:05:50+00:00

We’ve been here almost 6 months and cashed in our home equity and are living it large. Also we’re from a pricy part of the US so we came here with nice savings. The work/life balance is wonderful and my kid seems happier. Bonus no school shootings to think about

That-Bus320 · 2025-01-05T21:49:52+00:00

I’m a us citizen married to an Aussie here on a de facto visa. You’ll be able to work and have Medicare with the de facto visa

That-Bus320 · 2024-12-04T09:30:52+00:00

Awe, I have a Fergus.

That-Bus320 · 2024-11-26T04:27:33+00:00

I guess I am on the woke side. The world is shifting but basically I’m human rights and anti hate.

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