LOCATION PICKS
VICTORIA BASS COAST
(eg Phillip Island) Natural habitat Fresh air Proximity to Melbourne
GOLDFIELDS & SPA COUNTRY
(eg Castlemaine) Active arts scene Diverse range of medical facilities
Relaxed village feel
NSW SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS
Close to Illawarra coast
Relatively close to Canberra and Sydney
Weather is largely free from Sydney’s humidity
Rural setting close to the beach
NORTH COAST
(eg Port Macquarie) Commercial airport Range of shops Medical facilities
QLD SUNSHINE COAST
(eg Buderim, Bribie Island)
Close to Brisbane Choice of living inland or on coast
Varied housing options
DARLING DOWNS
(eg Toowoomba)
Recreation and cultural facilities
Ideal conditions for gardeners
Sense of community Climate is cooler than in Brisbane
TASMANIA EAST COAST
(eg St Helens)
Weather (claimed to have 200 days of sunshine a year)
Good community feel
Close to Binalong Bay (one of the best white sand beaches)
HUON VALLEY
Close to Hobart for amenities
Four distinct seasons
Lifestyle (gourmet) and leisure (such as golf and gardening)
SA ADELAIDE HILLS
(eg Mount Barker) Natural open spaces South Eastern Freeway enables access to Adelaide
Choice of shops
FLEURIEU PENINSULA
(eg Victor Harbor)
Large number of community groups and clubs Medical services Proximity to Adelaide
WA GREAT SOUTHERN
(eg Denmark)
Arts and culture Restaurants Natural environment Sense of community
SOUTH WEST
(eg Margaret River)
A Mediterranean climate
Art and culture (vineyards, restaurants, music festivals, art galleries) Lifestyle Proximity to sea and forests