Whether it’s one of the major cosmopolitan cities, or a more rural area, in such a large country there are many lifestyle choices and climates for you to consider.

Do you want to live by the beach or where the weather is cooler? What sporting, cultural or entertainment activities do you enjoy? Where will you find opportunities to learn, work or meet people? It’s always a good idea to create a checklist of what is important to you and to do plenty of research when you are considering taking such a big step as moving to a new country.

To help you, we’ve put together these links to websites that are full of interesting and relevant information.

Find out about Australia’s cities at finder.com.au

For great information about some great rural and remote towns visit australiantraveller.com

To learn more about some of the differences all around Australia, you’ll find good social, geographic and climate statistics at aifs.gov.au