Half the World Away
Documenting the Migration Journey from the UK to Australia
From the UK to Australia
We aim to document the migration process for a family from the UK hoping to make the move to Australia.
From the motivating factors to the formal processes required to make the move.
We will try to document it all as we attempt to navigate ourselves half the world away.
Recent Blog Posts
What services to cancel when you move to Australia
We’re really approaching crunch time now. At the time of writing, we are just in negotiations for a completion date on our house sale, and Dani is ordering the move…
When Should You Start Clearing Out The House?
When you are trying to make the move from the UK to Australia, timelines are a constant thought. How long will it take to get invited to apply to a…
Migration Update: Will We Ever Make it?
It has been 222 days since we received an email from our migration agents, Sterling Migration, to confirm that we had become Permanent Residents of Australia. It feels like a…
The Weather - UK vs Australia
The weather is a huge factor for many people including ourselves when in comes to making a decision to move from the UK to Australia.
The current temperature in select locations in the UK and Australia:
Coventry
18.5°C
Last updated:
00:15 26-08-2025
Perth
12.8°C
Last updated:
07:15 26-08-2025
Sydney
15.5°C
Last updated:
09:15 26-08-2025
Brisbane
19°C
Last updated:
09:15 26-08-2025
Melbourne
13.9°C
Last updated:
09:15 26-08-2025
The temperatures above show the local time and date they were last updated.
View Our Resources
Moving from the UK to Australia is a huge decision.
In our resources section, you will find some of the people who have helped guide our decision-making process.
Each resource page contains links to social media profiles, background information and our rating for each resource.
Moving from the UK to Australia brings so many questions, here you will find some answers.
Follow Our Timeline
The length of the Visa process is a question that is constantly on our minds.
We will chart our timeline of events to give you a clear idea of the time it takes to complete each stage of the process.
Already Moved From the UK to Australia?
We’d love to share your story with fellow Brits who dream of making the move down under.
Simply follow the link below to share your story with us.
Interactive Map Of Australia
Click a state on the map or use the navigation buttons to find out more information about the States and Territories of Australia.
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Our Instagram account will be updated with the latest news and updates including the visa application process.
