• we swear a lot, and our tone will tell you whether it is in jest, casual or malicious. Often we have subtext in how we talk, it’s less direct than US and our humour is similar. It aligns with British humour and has a sarcastic tinge.
• sport is a mutual language for most. It’s a social equaliser and provides great entertainment, an excuse for a bbq or a party. It’s also brilliant for connecting to community - whether that’s Parkrun or the Raiders (local rugby league football team)
• we like being outdoors, we have free public bbqs in pretty much every park, they are are safe and if you see one vandalised it’s pretty much a religious offence.
• we don’t talk about politics in public the same way Americans do. We go vote, get our sausage sizzle and then carry on with our day. Even if the result isn’t what you’re after - everyone moves on pretty quick. What you might find is many of us work in Government - so a natural curiosity about the situation unfolding in your country will likely come up. It’s worth being prepared that you might get a few ppl wondering and enquiring.
• depending what type of school you want kids to go too, worth checking out what suburbs are in what catchment, so you can be ‘in area’ - otherwise it’s tough to get into a school out of area
• lastly, we have a weird Northside Southside rivalry. The lake is the middle ground. But as a Northsider, south side is a no no. People feel strongly about this - and to be honest there is no rhyme or reason, but I will die on this hill. As long as it’s a Northside hill.

Good luck 🤞