There are so many reasons to make the move to regional Victoria. The following is a selection of some of the most compelling ones.
Regional Victoria has excellent primary and secondary schools, as well as easy access to TAFES and universities, making it easy for children of any age to thrive here. Add outstanding health clinics, specialists and hospitals, great government services, communications and transport infrastructure and you’ll be extremely well catered for in the regions.
Moving to the regions doesn’t mean leaving behind big city attractions. Most of Victoria is within a few hours of Melbourne or large regional centres that will welcome you for great shopping and entertainment weekends.
Regional Victoria is tailor made for kids. Safe, spacious and family focused, the regions offer a chance for them to grow up in a close, friendly community and far safer streets, you can give your kids the childhood you had, or at least, the childhood you wanted.
Struggling home in peak hour traffic is all part of city life. So imagine not having to deal with that again – ever. That’s what life is like in regional Victoria. Make your move and look forward to stress free commuting.
Superb food and wine, fresh produce and picturesque scenery to take your breath away. That’s the package you can enjoy moving to regional Victoria. It’s exactly what visitors come from around the world to experience, and you and your family will get to enjoy it everyday.
Enjoy fulfilling work in your region of choice. Most jobs in regional Victoria pay comparable rates but come with the huge bonus of lower living costs so you’ll be well out in front. The other great option to consider is to start your own business or buy into a going concern and become a valuable member of the community almost overnight.
If you’re in the market for your first home, there’s no better place to buy than in regional Victoria. Most homes are cheaper and often far better quality if you like more space, better views and welcoming neighbours. The prospect is now even more enticing thanks to the Victorian Government’s increase in the First Home Owner Grant to $20,000 for many new homes built in regional Victoria.
Homes aren’t the only big thing more affordable in regional Victoria. Incomes go a lot further than they do in Melbourne too. That’s because everyday costs like food, utilities, schools and entertainment are noticeably lower, which means you and your family will have more for the things you deserve – like holidays.
Every extra minute you spend on your way home from the city is a minute you could have been at home if you lived in regional Victoria. Family is the foundation of life in the regions, which is why it will feel so natural to appreciate spending more time with yours.
From thriving sports clubs and schools to community groups, everyone gets something special out of the regional lifestyle. It’s about the positive way you feel everyday when you wake up – even for work. It means knowing you can put fresh locally grown food on the table and share rewarding outdoor activities together. Plus the peace of mind that comes from knowing you and your family are safe and sound, living in a place you all love.