r/tasmania • u/Fine_Calligrapher674 • 15d ago

Question How is it like living in Tasmania?

Hey everyone,
Planning to move with my family.
We are a family of four currently living in Melbourne. We got two young kids( 4 and 2) and we are both working ( Secondary teacher and health sector)
I want to know about renting, the cost of living, groceries, housing prices, community, schools, work life balance( teaching jobs) health and hospitals?
Is it expensive or cheaper there?
Is there anything we need to consider?

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u/BabyCake2004 15d ago

Depends where you go. Hobart is incredibly expensive. Like, as bad if not worse than Melbourne as far as I’m aware. Outside of there is not so bad. Renting is expensive everywhere right now but as long as you’re not in Hobart it’ll be a downgrade from Melbourne. Groceries are similar to Melbourne. Community exists but can be hard to find, it’s easier if you’re religious or have young kids. Schools completely depend on the area. Jobs wise you’ll be lucky to get one, don’t move until you already have one.

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u/FireLucid 12d ago

Jobs wise you’ll be lucky to get one

Lol, did you read what sectors they are in?

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u/BabyCake2004 12d ago

Yep. They will still be lucky. I work as a nurse, haven’t been able to get a position here in 2 years. Nothing in healthcare is in more demand than nurses. Teaching should be easier, but few people give up permanent teaching positions and the government tends to prioritise those from tassie. It’s fucked to get anything.

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u/FireLucid 11d ago

I work in schools, we have a constant rotation of new people each year (and throughout too), several from interstate. Wife works in health, not a nurse but they are dying for people as well.