Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 7:12 pm-
We found the move easy but my husband had a fellowship position here in Sydney and we are here under a visiting academic visa. Because Australia it is part of the commonwealth visas are fairly easy and there are lots of Canadians wandering around. Overall an easy adjustment; Sydney is quite similar to Vancouver, people are very friendly, the weather (unlike Vancouver) is fantastic all year round which makes for an excellent outdoors lifestyle. Lots of swimming and surfing tons of parks and hikes here in the Eastern Suburbs.
Like most things however it's always more expensive then you think so it's good to pad that into your budget.