What do you think?

Goods:
2.6 million people live here, big enough but not too big
Suburbs and smaller cities/towns available (Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba)
Developed
Good weather
English speaking
Low crime
Direct flights to Dubai, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, San Francisco, Los Angeles
Koalas and kangaroos

Bads:
Less economic activity compared to Sydney/Melbourne (but more than where I currently live)
Extremely far from North America and Europe (not a problem for me, once a year to each is enough)
Closest major city (Sydney) is 560 miles / 900 km away (daily direct flights)
Some deadly animals

  • JacobAldridge@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I think you’ve summed it up nicely! (Long-time Brisbane resident here.)

    One key other factor is the cost of housing. This will vary depending on your work situation / location. Current rental crisis (Vacancy rate well below 1%), perhaps not dissimilar to many other cities around the world; and the cost of housing in Australia is ridiculous by most global standards, although if you’re bringing wealth from a country like the USA the current exchange rate is in your favour.