Moving to Melbourne, Australia

Using Intlmovers for your international move to Melbourne

1. The movers have years of experience with moves to Melbourne
2. Avoid the stress, the movers do all the hard work
3. They have contacts in Melbourne which can make your move cheaper

About Melbourne, Australia

Immigrating to Melbourne may present you with some challenges. It is important to know what the requirements are for arranging the correct paperwork and visas for your immigrating to Australia. In the following paragraphs you can find some interesting information.

Working in Melbourne

In order to work in Australia, you must have a tax number. The Australian tax number is called “Tax File Number” (TFN), and this is issued by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) to each individual.

To obtain a tax file number you don’t need to have a job or even a job offer. You should apply as early as possible so that you have one available to quote when you start a new job. Obtaining the TFN, automatically links you with the national healthcare system (Medicare) and government benefit programs.

The average salary varies depending on industry type, and who your employer is and whether you fall in to the public or private sector.

Following is a list of average weekly salaries for different fields:

• Physicist – AUD$1788
• Dentist – AUD$1600
• Pharmacist – AUD$1500
• Mechanical engineer – AUD$1472
• High school teacher – AUD$1197
• Accountant – AUD$1196
• Aircraft maintenance engineer – AUD$1100
• Social worker – AUD$1081

Before commencing a job, it is necessary to sign a contract with the employer. This contract should contain the following:

• Salary details and bonus information
• Working hours and working conditions
• Period of notice

Furthermore there are some general national employment standards which include:

• Four weeks paid vacation per year
• 10 days paid sick leave
• Up to 12 month parental leave (unpaid)

Living in Melbourne
The living costs in Australia are considered quite high compared to many other countries. The prices of some standard grocery items are noted below:

• 2 litres milk – AUD$2.90
• 500g butter – AUD$3.75
• 12 large eggs – AUD$4.50
• 500g cheese – AUD$4.00
• Loaf white sliced bread – AUD$3.50

If you are thinking about buying a house or an apartment, real estate costs vary depending upon where in Melbourne you choose to live. As with most cities, the closer to the city you are, the more expensive it generally is.

Homes in the Melbourne metro area usually have start prices beginning at around AUD$550,000, with apartments beginning at around AUD$450,000.

Popular moves to Melbourne

Melbourne is a popular destination for people from Mangawhai, Brentford and Miami

Experience of our moving companies

The moving companies on Intlmovers are professionals, who often offer specialization in specific services or fields. You do not have to worry about your property being mishandled because they will transport it reliably and responsibly, so that your belongings arrive in unscathed and ready for you to start your new life in Melbourne.

Free of costs and obligations

Without any obligation, you will have the chance to compare quotes. This will save you time and money. You will receive a preselected list of 6 moving companies, which match your international moving requirements. By requesting and comparing quotes, you will find the perfect moving company for your relocation.