Top 6 reasons to live in Australia

Did you ever wondered why Australia is a top-notch country in terms of economy, education, very high human development index - ranked 2nd after Norway - and so on? For sure, Australia has a very stable and growing economy and is also a great tourist destination. But there is even more.


So, lets jump straight to the list of the best 6 reasons to live in Australia:

1. Solid economy.

For the last decades, Australia had shown great stability in its economy, which leaded to (mostly) tons of positive things. One of the reasons for that is China which is the number one trading partner right now. Also, the Australian dollar has a strong worldwide position – even though the costs of living are notably higher there, earning your money in stable currency is nothing but great.

2. Tons of work opportunities.

It is hard to stay without a work in Australia. The unemployment rate for October 2013 is 5.8%. It is a fair conclusion that all kind of jobs are available to everybody. The minimum wage for adults right now is $16.37 per hour or $622.20 per week.

3. Nature and sights beyond all wor(l)ds.

Doubt it that you didn't saw or heard of the Great Barrier Reef, Uluru, the Blue Mountains etc. But, when we talk about beaches, Australia has them all - beautiful, long and with white sand. Speaking if this, it is also a great place for the surfers.

4. Multicultural society.

Australia is among the countries with extremely multicultural population. Recent studies report that about a quarter of Australians were born in another country. This means that no one is a foreigner there. Having all those ethnic groups under one roof can make your life there even more interesting and exciting.

5. Great place to study.

You feel that want to study something extra or a whole new degree? Australia is the right place to do so, with the big variety of colleges and universities. The students there are eligible for FEE-HELP, an income-contingent loan to cover charges and fees.

6. Good migration policies.

The Australian visas have been improved in 2012 but generally the whole process is streamlined and clear. Currently, there are Employment, Student, Family and Skilled visas. Everything is well explained in the official Department of Immigration & Citizenship of Australia website.

There are many other good reasons to consider living in Australia, but we can leave that to you. After all, it is also a matter of taste and preference, isn't it?

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