I'm an ethnically Chinese person who grew up in Sydney. I've spent most of my life here but I'm finding it less and less affordable. I prefer to live in a suburb with more Chinese residents but I've been priced out of the Chinese suburbs. I am currently living in a non-Chinese area in Sydney and I feel very isolated because the majority of people are of another ethnicity. There is no sense of community for me because I'm not the right ethnicity to fit in (it's not a white suburb either, so I can't even pretend to fit in as a local "Aussie" based on my accent.) I have even been stared at by the people here. I have learnt to ignore it but I still don't like it.

I am looking for a more affordable suburb in Australia to move to. I know that Chinese people tend to push up property prices no matter where they go but it can't be as bad as it is in Sydney. I am hoping to hear some suggestions to get out of my current conundrum.

Factors that are important to me:

1. Organised Chinese community - now this is very important, because I want to be part of a community group that represents the Chinese community. I have not found this in Sydney but other cities seem to have this. Chinese people in Sydney are very cliquey and it's hard to make new friends with them.

2. Housing affordability - must be cheaper than Sydney.

3. Friendliness of locals - must not be like Sydney where everyone just keeps to themselves and are generally cold and indifferent to strangers. It gives the city an unfriendly vibe.

4. Ease of transportation - must have access to public transport and an airport (domestic is ok as long as I can leave when I need to).

5. Climate must be tolerable (I don't like extreme heat or cold).

Thank you.