So I have never been to Melbourne, but I just visited Brisbane to see family and activate my permanent residency visa and I absolutely fell in love with the place! One phrase that comes to my mind is "good vibes" - just so chilled and laid back!
I’ve lived in Melbourne most of my life and I have to admit that it’s just too big and the infrastructure hasn’t kept up with the larger population. My children had the best Education, all University graduates, but even then it’s virtually impossible to buy a decent house , as interest rates have increased and banks won’t lend enough to buy. The rental market is so competitive that people are prepared to pay higher that the advertised rent. The roads are always BUSY and full of potholes, so you try to catch a train but they have been replaced by buses from the constant upgrading of the train lines for the last 10 years.
Your videos and this series are great resources. One point that would be great if you could address the extent to which each Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide are at risk form natural disasters like floods, the impact of bushfires, etc. Brisbane, I believe, has been hit 2 or 3 times with devastating floods since the early 1970s, I believe it was in 2019 that the impact of bushfires made the atmosphere in Sydney hard to breathe, etc. I think Main Beach, Broadbeach, and Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast are beautiful, but always question the extent to which they are vulnerable to flooding, let alone a tsunami. The climate comparisons are extremely helpful. People could spend significant time researching various cites to get the information you have significantly presented. As for those who complain about Melbourne weather, having lived in Chicago and Washington, D.C., I’ll eagerly take Melbourne weather any day of the week. With Melbourne I sense there is one other important factor people need to consider - if they like what in the U.S. and U.K. tend to be referred to as “progressive” and “left-wing” socio-economic policies, my sense is they should be very comfortable in Melbourne; those not comfortable with those policies may want to take a hard look at Melbourne despite its other attractions. From what I’ve sensed, Brisbane and Sydney are more centrist - if someone takes an active interest in political developments they can get involved, but I do not sense any risk of political factors/policies becoming oppressive. What I perceive as Melbourne’s pronounced tilt towards “progressive” policies and government intrusion became apparent with the extensive Covid lockdowns in Melbourne. While I believe Queensland had some different Covid restrictions which were burdensome, my sense is they were an anomaly that was only acceptable in Queensland due to the extraordinary circumstances. People that care about these factors need to scope out the climate in Melbourne and make up their own mind, keeping in mind that the “Liberal” Party in Australia is more like the “Conservative” Party in the UK and the “Republican” Party in the U.S.
When mentioning how Melbourne has great local beaches and Brisbane you need to drive 1.5 hours north to the Sunshine Coast or 1.5 hours south to the Gold Coast or 1 hour boat ride to Moreton or Stradbroke Islands. Correct Melbourne does have some beautiful beaches but you didn't mention water temperatures. Queensland's winter water temperature is warmer than Melbourne's summer water temperature. Fine if you just want to go to the beach and sit and look but go for a swim (even in summer) and it's an instant headache (brain freeze) when you dive in. Just saying it's a very important fact you failed to mention. We are now in winter, today has not a cloud in the sky, Max 23° and stays like that all day (not 4 seasons in one day) I think Melbourne also has more days above 40° , I can't remember the last time we reached that temperature however I admit the summer just finished had exceptionally bad humidity compared to previous years.
Just a point on temps. Brisbane has higher winter temps but our houses are built to be cool for the majority of the year. Winter is horrendous inside your home in Brisbane. Nobody has double glazing, heated floors or central heating. The houses are just full of drafts and very few houses have fireplaces. It is FREEZING in July indoors. We had friends from Melbourne up last July and they said it was the coldest night they have ever experienced. Be prepared!
Brisbane is far far better to live The climate is far better I would not live in Melbourne for all the money of the world Freezing in both Summer and Winter The sea temperature is always cold So what's the point going to the beach in Melbourne
As a Melbournian born and raised, I would never move to Brisbane, I hate the humidity and all that. I prefer Melbourne and wouldn't really move anywhere else in Australia. Shame things are getting quite pricey though.
I like how you show a little rain fall when describing Melbourne's weather and than you said Brisbane gets flooding .. but it's funny you didn't show How Bad The Flooding can Get in Brisbane...😂😂 that mite help people's decision, because I know a few people that lost so much stuff in multiple floods and Brisbane. Just saying people NEED TO KNOW HOW BAD THE FLOODING GETS IN BRISBANE
Beach in Melbourne? That doesn't sound right :D The general tone of the video is promoting Melbourne anyway and looks like she doesn't know much about Brisbane.
Something about this video has triggered a lot of right-wing conservatives. Given most of Australia seems to have voted the same way at state and federal level in recent years, I'm not too sure what politics has to do with a comparison video between two Australian cities. Also as a side note both Melbourne and Brisbane are amazing places in their own right.
Sorry, but Melbourne after last 3 years is state not to be! The future doesn't look promising in Melbourne with the woke city council I have enough of Melbourne, leaving for good after 17 years this December! Generally Victoria is heading same path like California! Melbourne has Danny curst! As my friend said the most beautiful Melbourne view is in your back car mirror when you leave this city! When I came to Melbourne, they called this city, the most European city in AU, today you can call it the most Indian city in AU!
Bris-Bane: hot Humid. Dry ( ironically). No natural beaches. Melbourne: Cold, wet, hot, windy, wet, cold, hot, cold, wet, windy. Then you go for lunch Lol. Both, unfortunately are still great WONDERFUL cities. Neither has the beaches of Perth. Lots of Queenslanders in Brisbane. Dirty narrow river. Melbourne is BIG. Diverse. Lots to see, do. Eat. (Coffee). Trams Wide streets. I flew back into Brisbane after 3 weeks in Perth. To my HORROR !!! .. it felt like "coming home" .. which is why I knew I had to go home to Perth. And family. And familiarity. ALL AUSTRALIAN MAJOR CITIES And prob. less major ones .. are great & wonderful. Easy to like 'em all. Each has its attraction. If you immerse in the local. (But a man NEEDS a good close beach .. which is why I live in Perth .. AND a WIDE CLEAN BLUE RIVER!
Agree. All Aussie cities are fantastic and each has its own distinction so very subjective and individual which is best. I still prefer Brisbane out of all of them.
So I have never been to Melbourne, but I just visited Brisbane to see family and activate my permanent residency visa and I absolutely fell in love with the place! One phrase that comes to my mind is "good vibes" - just so chilled and laid back!
Yes it definitely has good vibes!
For Americans - Brisbane is comparable to Florida/Miami (if you include the Gold Coast); Melbourne = NorCal ; Sydney = SoCal
Lived in both. Brisbane wins hands down. Better weather, traffic, lifestyle. .
30-45 mins out of Brisbane to the Gold coast or bribie island, which is a bonus if you want beaches.
GC is really an hour away and that's dependant on traffic, can be more for the 70KM trip
Very useful information. Thank you!
Tad
I’ve lived in Melbourne most of my life and I have to admit that it’s just too big and the infrastructure hasn’t kept up with the larger population. My children had the best Education, all University graduates, but even then it’s virtually impossible to buy a decent house , as interest rates have increased and banks won’t lend enough to buy. The rental market is so competitive that people are prepared to pay higher that the advertised rent. The roads are always BUSY and full of potholes, so you try to catch a train but they have been replaced by buses from the constant upgrading of the train lines for the last 10 years.
Brisbane is the best city in the world !!! MELBOURNE is good only for visiting
Brisbane has no daylight savings no twilight. Best to visit in spring October
DS has nothing to do with twilight. It is closer to the equator so the twilight is shortened.
Brisbane was my first city of AU - 2003/4
Your videos and this series are great resources.
One point that would be great if you could address the extent to which each Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide are at risk form natural disasters like floods, the impact of bushfires, etc. Brisbane, I believe, has been hit 2 or 3 times with devastating floods since the early 1970s, I believe it was in 2019 that the impact of bushfires made the atmosphere in Sydney hard to breathe, etc. I think Main Beach, Broadbeach, and Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast are beautiful, but always question the extent to which they are vulnerable to flooding, let alone a tsunami.
The climate comparisons are extremely helpful. People could spend significant time researching various cites to get the information you have significantly presented. As for those who complain about Melbourne weather, having lived in Chicago and Washington, D.C., I’ll eagerly take Melbourne weather any day of the week.
With Melbourne I sense there is one other important factor people need to consider - if they like what in the U.S. and U.K. tend to be referred to as “progressive” and “left-wing” socio-economic policies, my sense is they should be very comfortable in Melbourne; those not comfortable with those policies may want to take a hard look at Melbourne despite its other attractions. From what I’ve sensed, Brisbane and Sydney are more centrist - if someone takes an active interest in political developments they can get involved, but I do not sense any risk of political factors/policies becoming oppressive. What I perceive as Melbourne’s pronounced tilt towards “progressive” policies and government intrusion became apparent with the extensive Covid lockdowns in Melbourne. While I believe Queensland had some different Covid restrictions which were burdensome, my sense is they were an anomaly that was only acceptable in Queensland due to the extraordinary circumstances. People that care about these factors need to scope out the climate in Melbourne and make up their own mind, keeping in mind that the “Liberal” Party in Australia is more like the “Conservative” Party in the UK and the “Republican” Party in the U.S.
When mentioning how Melbourne has great local beaches and Brisbane you need to drive 1.5 hours north to the Sunshine Coast or 1.5 hours south to the Gold Coast or 1 hour boat ride to Moreton or Stradbroke Islands. Correct Melbourne does have some beautiful beaches but you didn't mention water temperatures. Queensland's winter water temperature is warmer than Melbourne's summer water temperature. Fine if you just want to go to the beach and sit and look but go for a swim (even in summer) and it's an instant headache (brain freeze) when you dive in. Just saying it's a very important fact you failed to mention. We are now in winter, today has not a cloud in the sky, Max 23° and stays like that all day (not 4 seasons in one day) I think Melbourne also has more days above 40° , I can't remember the last time we reached that temperature however I admit the summer just finished had exceptionally bad humidity compared to previous years.
Each capital city has it's good and bad
There's whole states to live in, not just the capitals - look in to living outside the capital cities
Great information 😸
Thank you!
Just a point on temps. Brisbane has higher winter temps but our houses are built to be cool for the majority of the year. Winter is horrendous inside your home in Brisbane. Nobody has double glazing, heated floors or central heating. The houses are just full of drafts and very few houses have fireplaces. It is FREEZING in July indoors.
We had friends from Melbourne up last July and they said it was the coldest night they have ever experienced.
Be prepared!
Blown away by the comparison of sunny days. Melbourne almost seems like it has a similar climate to a city like Auckland Nz than an Australian city.
Yes, there's such a big difference!
Yeh Melbourne weather is absolutely horrible
Brisbane is far far better to live The climate is far better I would not live in Melbourne for all the money of the world Freezing in both Summer and Winter The sea temperature is always cold So what's the point going to the beach in Melbourne
Disagree. The weather in Brisbane is terrible. Far too humid and too many storms. Melbourne is much more pleasant.
As a Melbournian born and raised, I would never move to Brisbane, I hate the humidity and all that. I prefer Melbourne and wouldn't really move anywhere else in Australia. Shame things are getting quite pricey though.
I like how you show a little rain fall when describing Melbourne's weather and than you said Brisbane gets flooding .. but it's funny you didn't show How Bad The Flooding can Get in Brisbane...😂😂 that mite help people's decision, because I know a few people that lost so much stuff in multiple floods and Brisbane. Just saying people NEED TO KNOW HOW BAD THE FLOODING GETS IN BRISBANE
People should check the flood maps (interactive ones) to decide where to live. Most of Brisbane is flood-free.
Beach in Melbourne? That doesn't sound right :D The general tone of the video is promoting Melbourne anyway and looks like she doesn't know much about Brisbane.
Leave her be she’s from the uk
Of course there are lots of beaches in Melbourne ! I live there. I know
@@barnowl. Port Phillip Bay isn't a beach, sorry 🤣🤣
Lol Port Philip Bay isn't a beach 🤣🤣
But it has LOTS of beaches.
Tell me you haven’t been to either of these cities without telling me you haven’t been to either of these city’s
Something about this video has triggered a lot of right-wing conservatives. Given most of Australia seems to have voted the same way at state and federal level in recent years, I'm not too sure what politics has to do with a comparison video between two Australian cities.
Also as a side note both Melbourne and Brisbane are amazing places in their own right.
Adelaide haha
Sorry, but Melbourne after last 3 years is state not to be! The future doesn't look promising in Melbourne with the woke city council I have enough of Melbourne, leaving for good after 17 years this December! Generally Victoria is heading same path like California! Melbourne has Danny curst! As my friend said the most beautiful Melbourne view is in your back car mirror when you leave this city! When I came to Melbourne, they called this city, the most European city in AU, today you can call it the most Indian city in AU!
Casual Australian racism right there folks…
All the reasons to be in Melbourne
Daddy issues?
100% bro, Sydney or Gold Coast or Brissy is way better than Melbourne, also way better weather in these places than Melbourne
RUBBISH COMMENT !
Bris-Bane: hot
Humid. Dry ( ironically). No natural beaches.
Melbourne: Cold, wet, hot, windy, wet, cold, hot, cold, wet, windy. Then you go for lunch
Lol. Both, unfortunately are still great WONDERFUL cities. Neither has the beaches of Perth. Lots of Queenslanders in Brisbane. Dirty narrow river. Melbourne is BIG. Diverse. Lots to see, do. Eat. (Coffee). Trams
Wide streets.
I flew back into Brisbane after 3 weeks in Perth. To my HORROR !!! .. it felt like "coming home" .. which is why I knew I had to go home to Perth. And family. And familiarity.
ALL AUSTRALIAN MAJOR CITIES
And prob. less major ones .. are great & wonderful. Easy to like 'em all. Each has its attraction. If you immerse in the local. (But a man NEEDS a good close beach .. which is why I live in Perth .. AND a WIDE CLEAN BLUE RIVER!
Agree. All Aussie cities are fantastic and each has its own distinction so very subjective and individual which is best. I still prefer Brisbane out of all of them.