When I said Tasmania is the most affordable in the whole of Australia, I was not joking. The islands capital Hobart is even one with the lowest cost of living in Australia. In fact, Hobart is 30% more affordable than Sydney. For example, eating at an inexpensive restaurant can cost you about $18 max.

Is Tasmania an expensive place to live?

Tasmania offers a very affordable cost of living, despite being a small island. So if you are after a slightly more “British” climate, and are more suited to the cooler climates, you could make Tasmania your own little piece of paradise.

Do people live in Tasmania Australia?

Tasmania, affectionately known as Tas or Tassie, is the southernmost state in Australia. The small island lies 240km south of the Australian mainland, and was home to approximately 540,000 people as of March 2020. Close to 40 per cent of the population lives in or around Hobart, the states capital city.

Why is everyone moving to Tasmania?

With its cooler climes, local produce and natural beauty its a hot spot for interstate and international visitors. But with greater opportunities to work remotely, more affordable real estate and now a pandemic in the mix, more people are permanently relocating to the state in search of a new life.

What is the best climate in Australia?

Port Macquarie has, according to the CSIRO, the best climate in Australia, with mild winters and gentle summers, and water warm enough to swim in for most of the year. Thousands of holidaymakers who flock here each summer to bask in the sunshine on a string of beautiful beaches agree.