Which is the best city in Oz for a pom girl to live in for one year?

Question

Just finished Uni (am 25 tho) - gonna spend one year working & living in Oz - then go travelling ... can't wait! But which city shall I base myself?

Adelaide
Brisbane
Canberra
Darwin
Hobart
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney

Additional Details

I’m not really a beach girl; I’m so chalk white (& a bit gothy) people keep asking me if I’m alright! I’m pretty nocturnal, might work in a bar – did that once.

Answer 1

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker

If you are a bit gothy and nocturnal I think Melbourne would suit your personality the best. It is the most cultural/arty/alternative of the cities. Most of the more northern (hotter) cities are very outdoorsy/beachy and you won't be able to wear your black clothes.
Melbourne is well known for its citizens wearing a lot of black!.

Source(s):

Melbournian.

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Asker's Comment:

Thanks for all those answers guys! Sorry duje you couldn’t be joint best answer – I’ll follow your leads thou. I better stick to the city at first thou, Melbourne sounds great and I need time to adjust to the heat before I explore a bit. Hats x

Answer 2

Any of them, but Sydney might be the best one for a pom.

Cheers! xo

Answer 3

Probably Sydney. But it depends what environment you like, what you want to do for work, what kind of weather you prefer, stuff like that. :)
Do a bit more research on the cities, find out what sights they have that you'd like to see, and see which one tickles your fancy the most.

Answer 4

I am also female, 27 and moving to Oz. I have been asking around as well, and have decided on Brisbane. Sydney has lots of gay men (may be harder to get a date) and has a higher cost of living.

Answer 5

Sydney Melbourne Perth Brisbane for the better work choices. You won't stay white for long we get a tan without sunbathing

Answer 6

Katoomba in The blue Mountains NSW about one and a half hours from Sydney has cold weather and lots of goths there also. Lots of tourists day trippers so hospitality work is the way to go.
If you choose a hotter destination dont forget the sunblock for
your fair complexion wear on your arms legs etc daily, I have seen many a red Pom

Do a google search on Katoomba NSW

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