We moved from Sydney to Newcastle 4 years and it's been tough. My kids are aged 12 down to 4 and I thought I would make friends through school, preschool, sport and activities they do, but it's been really hard. Covid has played a part but mostly it seems like people are happy with the friends they have and don't admit newcomers. The kids miss out as I don't know the parents to have their kids over for playdates and when I do organise play dates they are rarely reciprocated. It's been a lonely season that seems to have no end. I hope you have better luck than me.