Why You Should Retire to Australia
If you retire to Australia, you'll find yourself in a country with an economy and lifestyle comparable to that of the United States, making the transition to foreign soil that much easier. However, Australia has a lot to offer in several areas regarding quality of life that even the United States has trouble maintaining in the most desirable areas. The land 'Down Under' is a modern, rich nation that is full of beauty with a number of its own natural resources, and a variety of climates to choose from when you are picking out your home.
Unlike the United States, Australia has no problem with population density. The island country/continent is roughly the same size as the United States but has a population of only about 18 million. Thus, when you retire to Australia, you don't have to worry about crowding – you can have a large, open space of your own without neighbors crowding in on your privacy. Another plus of this country is that there is very little pollution, especially in comparison to the western world. This will help make it easier for you to breathe if you have any sort of respiratory ailment, and it will provide a healthier lifestyle for you regardless any health issues you may or may not have.
On top of this, the life expectancy is higher here, and infant mortality rate is low, so there is a greater possibility for living longer if you retire to Australia. Part of the draw for retirees to move to Australia is due to the health care system in Australia – it is centralized by the government, so everyone is covered. When it comes to economics and financial status, there is less of a gap between the rich and the poor, leading to less division in the population. Though the gap between the social classes isn't that great, if you wish to obtain permanent visa status in Australia you will have to invest a substantial amount of money into the local economy. Learn more about the Australia Retirement Visa requirements here.
In fact, Australians are very social people and are welcoming and friendly in nature, so you will feel right at home wherever you go if you choose to retire in Australia. While you may not receive an invitation to someone else's home right away (Australians don't do that quickly or easily), you'll probably get off on good terms in public with most people off the bat, with the term "mate" flying around freely by way of acknowledgement.
Best of all, if you retire to Australia, you'll adore the weather. The country experiences no real winter in the majority of its areas, regardless of the overall climate (coastal areas are much more populous and modernized than the "outback", or desert areas). Because the country is located in the southern hemisphere so the seasons are reversed to those that you are familiar with in the northern hemisphere. Summer lasts from December through February, autumn from March until May, a very mild winter season from June to August, and spring from September to November.
Lastly, it's worth mentioning that finding a job in Australia, should you need to suppliment your retirement income is much easier here than in some of the other countries that are great to retire in, but where the langauge and cultural hurdles are larger.
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