The land down under has our same seasons but their summer is - December to February, autumn - March to May, winter - June to August, spring - September to November.

Most of the population is clustered in coastal cities and their sprawling suburbs. Australians like living in single-family homes on fairly large lots. Most do not have servants. As Ilsa Sharp explains in Culture Shock, Australia is a do-it-yourself culture. It is also a lifestyle that depends on automobiles much like Southern California.

Perth is one of the most popular destination cities in Australia for families who immigrate from the UK and over one third of the city’s population was actually born overseas.

British residents make up around twelve and a half percent of the population and for them living in Perth, Australia is the realization of their dream to live in an attractive overseas location with good employment prospects, a high standard of living and an excellent climate.

Melbourne was recently rated the world’s most livable city by a US based survey and is rapidly becoming one of the most popular cities in Australia in which to live.  In fact Melbourne currently outstrips Sydney in terms of the number of international migrants that the capital city of the State of Victoria welcomes annually.

Part of the reason for the popularity of this energetic and rapidly expanding city lies deeply in Melbourne’s multicultural roots which it prides itself on and also on its vibrancy and spirit as a young and happening destination.  Living in Melbourne Australia, expatriates will find a vivacious pace of life, a high standard of living and a wealth of social and cultural experiences to delight in. The country boasts some of the most wonderful beaches with clear blue water which provides everyone a unforgettable experience. In fact, it has become a hobby of Australians to visit the beaches every weekend. So, if you are a beach buff, you should definitely include Australia in your list of perfect beach destinations. If you just want to relax or experience nature, Sydney is one of the most recommended cities for visitors to see.

Moving to Australia

One fifth of the population was born outside of Australia, nevertheless, getting into the country as anything but a tourist is extremely complex. Australia has many different types of residency, all of them governed by a complex point system. The younger you are, the better educated, the more money you bring in, the greater your chances. In deciding to move to Australia, it is best suggested that you choose which state to stay. There are six states in Australia and all the states have different characteristics that separate one from the other. The states are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia. You have to consider the climate, housing location, your job and many other factors in choosing where to stay. The top ten most visited regions in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, tropical north Queensland, Gold Coast in Queensland, Perth, Adelaide, Sunshine Coast in Queensland, the Whitsundays in Queensland and Petermann in the Northern Territory.

If interested in immigration or residency, find out early in the game if you qualify by contacting the nearest Australian consulate. Or see www.immi.gov.au, Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs.