Hi, I am an overseas student. I have been Australia for almost two years. You won't believe if I say I don't make any local friends around my age within these two years. But it is true! I don't know why. I heard Aussie are very friendly before I came. The fact is young people are polite but not active to help overseas students--I guess this is because lack of patience to communicate with overseas students (Obvious my english is not good).
I used to show my passion to my neighbour but they never respond. Really made me frustrated.

I just feel a little bit disappointed. I really want to have deep understanding in the whole Australia culture and society. But without local friends, it is hard to go.