7 things I wish I knew before moving to Australia 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Just over four years ago I made the huge move from London, UK to Sydney, Australia and I have not looked back!

However I moved over here basically not knowing anything at all about what to expect and I've definitely learnt a lot living in Australia for a few years now.
So I thought I would talk about things I wish I knew before moving here and what I would do differently if I was to move here tomorrow.

Let's talk about all things jobs in Australia, working holiday visas, average salary in Sydney, relationships and friendships living abroad and so much more.

If you have any questions about moving overseas just let me know in the comments!

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If you're new here, my name is Milly and I live in Sydney, Australia. I love filming lifestyle, fitness, food and travel content.

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0:00 Intro
0:53 Friendships and relationships
8:03 Jobs and working in Australia
10:54 Travel
14:55 Weather
17:00 Renting and buying property
21:04 Wildlife
23:19 Lifestyle

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[sashoprm]

You're not the only one - my mother moved with me to Australia without knowing a thing about it. Not even a word of English.
I think she just liked the sound of the name.

[libbypeace]

The weather and the blue skies and the clean air definitely make a difference to your everyday feeling of being upbeat. I lived in London for a year and I loved it and all of the new experiences I had, but in Winter it was dark when I left for work and was dark when I got home. It was grey throughout the day and at the end of the day when I got off the tube in darkness, ducked into a store to get a frozen meal, caught a bus and finally arrived home, I wasn't interested (and either was anybody else) in anything other than going to bed to start the same day again the next day.

I wouldn't change a thing about my time away from Australia, but, it is really hard to beat our lifestyle and weather. I loved being in the snow and experiencing a cold Christmas Day, but it is not something I would prefer to what I have here.

Do glad you are loving it. Australia really seems to suit you

[weterpebb]

Very good, so I had a look at a video you made 8 months ago. Hard to believe they are the same person. Most obviously, 2023 Milly had a strong English accent where as 2024 Milly pretty much talks normally. And 2024 Milly looks much happier, healthier and self-confident than last years model. The fresh air has done you good.

[christopher]

im with you girl... im from salford, moved here 6 years ago with my aussie girl (lucky me) and living in sydney (west sydney to be exact) and i love it here .. would never move back home, all i miss is my family but they can visit me lol

[emmalarson]

Love hearing this! I'm moving to Australia from the USA on a WHV. Definitely expecting to work in hospitality the whole time since the 6-month limitation would make it tricky to do anything professional. I'm already 30 and moving from NYC!

[allangoodger]

Thinking outside the square here. I have driven to NT more times than I have flown. Make a road trip out of it. So much to see and do in between Sydney and Darwin.

[shelawathyv]

Just found your video, I love the way you talk and your smile is so SWEET!

[melissacook-cxbw]

I like how you mentioned travel opportunities! Ive heard a lot of people moan saying you can't travel from Australia... but In the last few years I've travelled to so many places from Sydney..Tassie, QLD, Bali, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, New Caledonia, Vanuatu (there's probably more).. I feel there is so many cheap flights if your willing to go no frills.. plus we bought a camper van! There's so much to do! x

[bealambwouldya]

I’m making plans to move to Melbourne. I’m in discords with ppl who live there. I’m learning so much now from them.

[minnie_crace]

What the actual heck! I also grew up in London, lived in Salford for 5 years and I've been living in Sydney for the past 4 years! I'm not quite as unique as I'd thought 😂

[SP-free]

Well done. A good approximation on the Lifestyle and the myth about spiders in the big cities. If the animals & spiders were all killers here & everywhere, there would be none of us living successfully and happily here!

Again, well done on your video and I hope your life is happy, healthy and prosperous here in Australia.

[aussie]

Milly you're lovely. I'm an Aussie and I think you gave a good assessment of what to expect. I've lived in 3 continents and I must say Australia is a gem run by dopes but whatever it's a magic place to live... thanks ❤

[BlueDingo-jg]

Great video, good to get update on Sydney rental situation was there a few years ago 🏖️🇦🇺👍

[Smart_Tamaha]

Every British person likes Australia better than UK.

[imogenfaux]

Yes completely agree! Love this video 🤍🤍🤍

[Smart_Tamaha]

There are a lots of British families still moving to Australia, and are much happier in Australia than they were in the UK. Acccording to their YouTube channels, Australia is a paradise.

[MichaelBanfield]

So excited to move there!!I leave in 60 days for Thailand for a few months then WHV in Australia 🎉 great video!

[wont.stop.travel]

I've recently left Sydney due to the cost of living. Some good points 👍

[johnrobinson]

Well thought out and helpful video for anyone new to Australia. We'll done!

[dalewyatt]

At last, common sense. Many in your position just want to compare with what they grew up with. Don't compare, it's different.