The best things about living in Australia?

The best things about living in Australia

Well, in my previous answer, I went over both the pros and cons with staying in Australia. But in all honesty, there are way more positives than negatives in living in Australia, like way way more.

Australia is such an unforgettably beautiful country, that to point down every great aspect about it is well… impossible. However we can of course talk about some of Australia's best things, which includes:

• Food in Australia is extremely diverse and tasty here. If you live on the East coast (e.g Melbourne and Sydney), then finding fresh fish and avocados isn't a problem. Also, our high population of experienced migrants means that foreign cuisine is not only delicious, but often authentic and properly made.
• We have a variety of different places of worship so finding a religious community shouldn't be too hard. I have attended Russian Orthodox, Catholic and Anglican church services. Australians also are rather respectful of other religions too, so it's a safe country to worship in without persecution.
• In Australia we have 3000 hours of sunshine a year compared to just 1493 in the UK- so we have a lot of warmth, and its not unusual for non-summer days to feel like summer.
• Australian beaches are gorgeous, especially in areas like the Gold Coast or Port Douglas, that have soft sands and warm waters. However, main tourist attractions, like Bondi Beach are way to overcrowded in all honesty. But, there are still many other non-mainstream beaches which are extremely well persevered and relaxing.

Photo: Port Douglas in Queensland. I actually went to were this photo was taken during my mid year break in 2019, and I can confirm it looks almost exactly like this.

• Australia is a very sports based country and a good place to get fit. There are loads of gyms, sports facilities and workout areas nearly everywhere. Australians often exploit beaches, walkways and bridges for physical fitness.
• Australian coffee is great, in fact we Melburnians (name for people, like myself living in Melbourne) fancy ourselves as coffee masters. Quick tourist tip, go to the small cafes as they produce high quality espressos- not the large mainstream companies like Starbucks.
• We don't have a lot of smokers. The Australian government recently have been cracking down on smoking, with smokers paying $0.7 of tax per cigarette, which is one of the highest tobacco duties in the world.
• Nightlife (at lest in Melbourne) is vibrant and alive on the weekends. I’ve been to a couple of major after dark parties in Australia and my god, their stunning. Staff are usually chill, it's safe, and everyone gets along with each other. Only real problem is people try to smuggle drugs into the toilets and use them, which doesn't affect me of course- I'm to cool to take drugs.

Photo: a picture I took at a night party I attended in February 2020 with my mates, a day before getting my pet dog. The band that was playing in this photo wasn't actually that bad, however, the D.J they brought in afterwards got everyone jumping and dancing, not these guys unfortunately.

• In parks or around the beach, there are communal barbecues, that are looked after by the government and you can use for free. This means that you can do your barbecue without actually buying a barbecue, which is pretty dope.
• Australia is largely uncrowded and spaced out. I’ve noticed you can walk alone for miles on some beaches before you’ll see another soul. It’s a revelation once you experience it. Also, streets are wide and open, and middle class houses are pretty big sometimes even having personal pools.
• There are lot of things to see just by walking outside. I hike yearly in the outback, and you can spots kangaroos, wombats, abounded houses and diverse species of plants.
• You see far less rubbish on the streets in Australia. People love the outdoors and really care for the environment and this is demonstrated by the absence of litter in most areas.
• The healthcare system in Australia is known as one of the best in the world as it covers the hospitalization and medical payments of the citizens in public hospitals. This is really helpful for big families and those who can't afford private care.
• Diversity. We have a lot of migrants originating from hundreds of countries and ethnic groups. This means we have a lot of cultural festivals and are often very tolerant of newcomers.

Photo: Another picture I took of an ethnic Russian event in St Kilda, Melbourne Australia which I attended. My mother is originally from the Soviet Union and emigrated after its collapse in the 90s. Like my mother, thousands of people from different countries, especially from China and India, migrate to Australia yearly.

• We have less air pollution, and offer a great and healthy environment for the residents and travellers, unlike some other countries.
• Class distinctions are at times socially blurred, as we Aussies refer to members of the working, middle and upper classes by their first names or call them mates. We usually don't use the word “Sir” or “Misses” when referring to someone more important like a boss.
• The Australian Government offers partner visa options to people who are married to a permanent residents or citizens of Australia.
• Australia really does care about our workers’ rights. As well as being one of the first countries to implement the 40-hour work week, Australia also pays the highest minimum wage in the world. So for working class families, Australia might be a good country to live in.
• Getting water, gas and electricity connection in Australia is quite easy. All you have to do is to make a call to the service provider.
• And finally, we Australians are very welcoming and chilled out bunch who are easy to befriend. Most of us are quite friendly towards migrants and quickly are able to see foreigners as fellow Australians. So it's a very, embracing community especially in the more progressive cities like Sydney or Melbourne.

Australia is truly an amazing and beautiful country to live in, and I am very glad to call myself an Australian citizen. Its a country with so many options and diverse lifestyles, and although it does haves its downsides, it also has many positives such as good economy, friendly people and causal lifestyle. Australia is a must go destination, and who knows, maybe you'll even meet me there.

Photo: a picture my mother took of St Kilda (which is a beach-side suburb in Melbourne) at night that she shared with me. As you can see, Australia is a very modern and clean country. A country which I call home.

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