I don't completely agree with everything as stated. The major premise of Ausiland being the "place to be" is really just another way of saying "I am familiar with this place and feel safest here". That is good thinking, individually. I am familiar with Brownsville, Oregon USA and feel safe here.

I would agree. Anywhere that provides for your needs and allows you to contribute in return is probably going to work out for you.

I do wish that I could move to a more rural township... but, as I said, having my wife leave me would fail the "no regrets" test. In addition, if I stay in the city (actually, the outer fringes), then I have access to a network of contacts.
David C.