Where Australians are moving to — and why they’re not coming back
As job opportunities grow in regional areas, more Australians are leaving our cities behind in favour of lifestyle benefits
As job opportunities grow in regional areas, more Australians are leaving our cities behind in favour of lifestyle benefits
Australians are leaving the city for the country, and they’re not coming back, new data reveals.
Once considered a COVID lockdown-induced exodus that would inevitably bounce back, research from the Regional Movers Index (RMI) showed 27 percent more people moved from Australian cities to the regions than in the other direction.
The RMI is a partnership between the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and the Regional Australia Institute, an independent think tank founded in 2011 and focused on building strong regional economies.
Regional Australia Institute CEO, Liz Ritchie said the data showed the shift in domestic migration patterns to regional areas was not a passing fad.
“This analysis is clearly showing the population movement we’re seeing is a sustained new trend, that is higher than pre-Covid migration patterns,” Ms Ritchie said. “The regional Australia we have now, is quite different to the regional Australia of five years ago,” Ms Ritchie said.
She said regional areas have a key role to play as Australia seeks to move towards a more sustainable future.
“The emergence of this new era signifies how important the regions are to the future of our nation. The regions will be at the heart of Australia’s net zero transition, and it is vital the infrastructure and services our growing regions require are met to ensure long-term prosperity and sustainability of our country.”
Among migration hotspots, the NSW coast rated highly, with Lake Macquarie on the mid north coast attracting an almost 5 percent share of net internal migration. The NSW far south coast also saw a population boost, specifically the Local Government Areas of Bega Valley and Eurobodalla.
CBA’s Executive General Manager Regional and Agribusiness Paul Fowler said the migration reflected a greater focus on the lifestyle benefits of living outside the big cities.
“The coastal appeal of regional hubs like Lake Macquarie, Bega Valley and Eurobodalla offer an attractive lifestyle with convenient access to quality healthcare and education services, as well as employment opportunities, further bolstered by major industry investments like the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project in Southern NSW,” Mr Fowler said.
About 75 percent of those who had left the cities in the past three months moved to regional NSW and Victoria, indicating that Sydney and Melbourne were the capitals shedding the most residents.
Ms Ritchie said the onus was now on governments to provide the appropriate infrastructure to regional centres to ensure they were able to support the influx.
“With so many people settling in our southern states, it’s critical governments, industry, business and community work together on ensuring regional cities and towns are supported during this phase of expansion,” she said. “The regions provide so much: affordability, a sense of community, fulfilling career options and green space. Let’s ensure this new era of regionality is met with vision and leadership to drive a more decentralised Australia.”
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A 30-metre masterpiece unveiled in Monaco brings Lamborghini’s supercar drama to the high seas, powered by 7,600 horsepower and unmistakable Italian design.
A 30-metre masterpiece unveiled in Monaco brings Lamborghini’s supercar drama to the high seas, powered by 7,600 horsepower and unmistakable Italian design.
When Lamborghini takes to the water, subtlety isn’t on the agenda. Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT is a 30-metre superyacht that fuses Italian automotive theatre with cutting-edge naval engineering.
The model builds on the collaboration that began in 2020 with the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, a sell-out success that celebrated the marque’s founding year.
This new flagship pushes the partnership between Automobili Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group to a grander scale, designed to deliver the same adrenaline rush at sea that drivers expect behind the wheel.
“The Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT redefines the concept of nautical luxury,” said Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.
“It is not only a yacht, but an affirmation of Italian excellence. The Italian Sea Group and Automobili Lamborghini share an exclusive clientele who are passionate about beauty, technology, and extreme performance.”
Design cues are unmistakably Lamborghini. The yacht’s sharp exterior lines echo the Fenomeno supercar revealed at Monterey Car Week, complete with Giallo Crius launch livery and signature Y-shaped lighting.
Inside, the cockpit and lounges mirror the DNA of Sant’Agata supercars through hexagonal motifs, sculptural seating and dramatic contrasts. With accommodation for up to nine guests and three crew cabins, indulgence meets practicality on every deck.
Performance is equally uncompromising. Three MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines and triple surface propellers generate a combined 7,600 horsepower, driving the yacht to 45 knots at full throttle, with a cruising speed of 35 knots. Two 35 kW generators provide additional efficiency and reliability, ensuring the yacht’s power matches its presence.
Mitja Borkert, Lamborghini’s Design Director, said: “With the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT, we aimed to create a product that embodies the main design characteristics of our super sports cars. All the details, from the exterior to the colour, to the interior areas, recall and are inspired by Lamborghini’s DNA.”
Presented in scale at Monaco, the definitive Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT is scheduled to hit the water at the end of 2027. For those who demand their indulgence measured not only in metres but in knots, this is Lamborghini’s most extravagant expression yet.
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