Australia

Australia, the ‘sunburnt country’, has a mesmeric beauty that is anchored in paradox. It is the world’s largest island, yet its smallest continent. It is one of the youngest countries in terms of European settlement, yet it boasts the world’s oldest culture (the earliest Aborigine arrived 50,000 years ago).

Much of Australia is prone to regular bushfires, droughts and floods. Yet its apparently inhospitable environment supports no fewer than 27,000 plant species (compared to England’s 1,700). It is also the only place on the planet where you can still witness living evidence of stromatolites, the planet’s earliest life forms.

It boasts swathes of open interior, yet is largely uninhabited. In this incredibly roomy country, the majority of its 22.5 million residents huddle in Australia’s southeastern coastal cities.

With roughly 2.8 people per square kilometer, this has by no means detracted from Australia’s quality of living. The country thrives on the spoils of its mineral rich legacy and its cities are among the most beautiful. Adelaide, earned the third place on the list of most liveable cities according to The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 Global Liveability Index, Perth came in the sixth spot, and Brisbane the 10th most liveable city. 

Australia prides itself on nurturing a vibrant, multicultural society. Home to no fewer than 200 different nationalities, it fiercely champions the arts, culture and sports. It also means business; Australia boasts more than two decades of uninterrupted economic growth, low inflation and low unemployment, making it a compelling relocation destination.

Australia is a very popular location, especially for young families seeking to start a new life in the sun. But what puts it top of the list?

Not only does Australia offer the promise of an easy going outdoor lifestyle, it’s also an easy place to adapt to, especially for Europeans. Australians speak English, share cultural icons, play cricket and rugby, and love wine.
Australia’s dramatic scale has maintained an irresistible pull for travelers and emigrants for more than fifty years.

In the 1950s, the UK government offered assisted emigration in a drive to broaden Australia’s skills base. Although that program ended long ago, it’s still relatively easy to migrate to Australia.

There is a process that is long established and you’ll find plenty of experienced suppliers able to help you resolve any issues. From arranging visas, finding properties and school places, to helping you decide what to take, packing it and shipping it to your new home, you won’t be alone.
Speaking of Australia as a nation does not do justice to the breadth of experiences and lifestyles it offers. Most people, unless they have a very rural background, choose to live in cities.