Dreaming about moving to Australia but what’s the reality?

[Wishfulmakeupping]

2 couple we know moved within last 8 years and are doing fantastically well - they say they are happy there,made great network of friends, spending lots of time outside, the only downsides I can get from them is being away from family and friends and still living in rented houses.
Watching the wanted down under revisited and so many seem to go and just do well.
I’m starting to Ask Dh to think about it, but I’m obviously aware it’s harder for some to settle as people do comeback.
Away from the Facebook/instagram life what’s the reality of oz? Thanks

[ToesInWater]

If you would qualify for a skilled migrant visa now why not apply, then you have a few years to decide whether to use it or not. Yes, it costs money but so many people finally decide they want to go for it then fall foul of the over 40 points penalty. Also, skills lists (and immigration policy in general) changes all the time. Nothing wrong with hedging your bets.

We have been here (Sydney) nearly eleven years now and I could never go back. I agree with lots of the negatives and positives others have posted but overall our family's life here has been so much better than if we had stayed in the UK. That is just our situation though, everyone is different.