The realestate.com.au Life in Australia Index report shows that 67% of the 9,515 Australian’s surveyed value feeling safe as one of the most important factors in making an area a good place to live.
This was followed by having high-quality health care services nearby (60%), affordable decent housing (58%) and good local job prospects (41%). The data also shows a preference for reliable and efficient public transport (33%) compared to a lack of road congestion (19%), while access to the natural environment (32%) was more important than being able to view or participate in sports and recreation. A strong sense of community (26%) is also something Australian’s value about where they live.
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