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Up to 50% off the cost of living - That's the Good Life

Up to 50% off the cost of living - That's the Good Life
28th June 2024

With the average house price in Sydney a staggering $1.4 million and private education costing the equivalent of 30% of the average city dweller's salary, it's no wonder Australians are looking for a better option.

As Australians are grapple with a cost-of-living crisis, rising house prices and inflation continue to put significant financial pressure on families across the country, latest research indicates that 20% of metropolitan residents are considering a regional relocation, and at least half of the Australian population believes achieving the Australian dream is no longer possible because of the rising cost of living. Well, what if we told you there's a way you can live life at half price without sacrificing your salary or all the good things in life?

Introducing Townsville in North Queensland, a seaside regional city with a population of over 200,000, a thriving and diverse economy, and access to some of Australia’s most sought-after experiences within a short 90-minute journey: the Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage Rainforest, Authentic Outback, and Tropical Islands.

Picture a place where your daily commute is less than 20 minutes, where the house with four bedrooms and the white picket fence is still a reality. A place with great aviation connectivity to reconnect you with family, where you can have meaningful career opportunities at the forefront of the green economy or within innovative industries, and where you can live your life your way while still having access to world-class education and Northern Australia’s largest medical facilities. You can have all that at half the price of what life would cost in a major metropolitan city.

Cost of Living Comparison

Category

Townsville

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Median House Prices

$427,500

$1,421,413

$941,698

$920,046

Median Weekly Rent

$490

$759

$569

$632

Average Private Education Fees

$8,564/year

$24,380/year (Australian Average)

$24,380/year (Australian Average)

$24,380/year (Australian Average)

Average On-Street Council Parking Fees

$1/hour

$7.20/hour

$4/hour

$6.15/hour

With a $33 billion pipeline of projects on the horizon for Townsville and North Queensland, and the demand for more than 20,000 additional skilled workers over the next 5 years in the region, there really has never been a better time for resourceful relocators to consider booking the moving van and making the move to Townsville!

If the opportunity to reduce your mortgage, almost halve your rent, and significantly cut your living costs hasn't sparked your interest, perhaps saving time will. After all, time is money! One of the benefits of living regionally is a significantly reduced daily commute. In Townsville, the average travel time from suburban home to inner-city job is less than 20 minutes, far less than the average 40+ minute commute in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne.

Imagine what you could do with an extra 40 minutes every day – squeeze in a beachside stroll, walk the dogs along the river, take up a new hobby, grab a bite to eat with friends before work, enjoy a picnic with the kids before school drop-off, or try a new sport after you clock off. The options really are endless – and they are yours for the taking. Because having a purposeful career, reducing your financial stress, contributing to a thriving economy, having access to world-class amenities, and enjoying your downtime your way… well, that’s the good life!