What is life like for Somali Australians?

[Dibleyy]

I’m thinking of going there for a working holiday so I just wanted to know where the Somalis are, what cities/neighborhoods are the majority of Somalis at? If there’s any jobs available (basic minimum wage) ? And how the racism climate is there. Also how is it like connecting with other Somalis since there are so few who live there?

 

[techsamatar]

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[Wonyluvr]

@CurrentlyOnline how is it??

 

[Homerlilian]

I’m from australia pretty normal if you go Melbourne a lot of things are pretty much halal there thank to the lebs. If you want quality food start visiting them middle eastern or Afghani kebab stores wallahi you won’t be dissapointed . Don’t rely on transperth get yourself a rental car .

 

[Zkr]

I’m from australia pretty normal if you go Melbourne a lot of things are pretty much halal there thank to the lebs. If you want quality food start visiting them middle eastern or Afghani kebab stores wallahi you won’t be dissapointed . Don’t rely on transperth get yourself a rental car .

That's Perth only. I'd be inclined to say the transport in Melbourne is pretty good. It's a big city with 5+ million people and a lot of Somalis.

 

[Dibleyy]

That's Perth only. I'd be inclined to say the transport in Melbourne is pretty good. It's a big city with 5+ million people and a lot of Somalis.

What’s it like finding a job and housing? Also where are the Somali majority neighborhoods or areas in Melbourne? I’d like to stay wherever the community is

 

[Kisame]

@Macawisley is very active in Australia's black LGBT+ community.

@CurrentlyOnline also lives in Australia.

 

[Zkr]

What’s it like finding a job and housing? Also where are the Somali majority neighborhoods or areas in Melbourne? I’d like to stay wherever the community is

I was only there for one year so take it with a grain of salt. Finding a job is easy and minimum wage is one of the highest in the world although cost of living is quite high. Housing is quite cheap, the Somali neighbourhood is Footscray and it has a decent amount of Somali shops and restaurants. What I observed was the community is not as close knit as other diaspora. It's a nice city if you want a peaceful life.

 

[Homerlilian]

That's Perth only. I'd be inclined to say the transport in Melbourne is pretty good. It's a big city with 5+ million people and a lot of Somalis.

I’m from perth only been there a few times heard you wierdos had to pay to get onto a highway lol

 

[werefinshed]

a lot of things are pretty much halal there thank to the lebs. If you want quality food start visiting them middle eastern or Afghani kebab stores wallahi you won’t be dissapointed

giving food takes instead of letting her know about the job market, are you okay????

 

[DojaKhat]

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[The alchemist]

My introduction to Australia in the early 2000s:

 

[Dibleyy]

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Jazakallah sis this is super useful info!

 

[DojaKhat]

Jazakallah sis this is super useful info!

Hope you enjoy your stay, abaayo <3

 

[techsamatar]

Hope you enjoy your stay, abaayo <3

I don’t remember being welcomed like this

 

[Chase]

I was only there for one year so take it with a grain of salt. Finding a job is easy and minimum wage is one of the highest in the world although cost of living is quite high. Housing is quite cheap, the Somali neighbourhood is Footscray and it has a decent amount of Somali shops and restaurants. What I observed was the community is not as close knit as other diaspora. It's a nice city if you want a peaceful life.

Melbourne not close knit? Bruh so many community events, festivals and sporting gigs (ASFA) it does my head in.

 

[Zkr]

Melbourne not close knit? Bruh so many community events, festivals and sporting gigs (ASFA) it does my head in.

In terms of family, definitely not as close knit as other diasporas I've observed.

 

[NidarNidar]

My introduction to Australia in the early 2000s:

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[Aseer]

What’s it like finding a job and housing? Also where are the Somali majority neighborhoods or areas in Melbourne? I’d like to stay wherever the community is

Majority somalis prob live in Melbourne and the housing is not that bad but is shit in Melbourne Perth on the other hand the housing is not bad