Real estate is bad. Renting is very expensive, house prices too. There are, however, a few affordable pockets here and there. Health care is pretty good, thoug

Real estate is bad. Renting is very expensive, house prices too. There are, however, a few affordable pockets here and there. Health care is pretty good, though not quite as good as UK (dental, for example is not covered by Medicare). Some doctors charge more than the govt rebate, so you may be out of pocket if you have a particular doctor you want to see. YMMV. Schools are pretty good. There will be at least one state school in your zone which you are entitled to enroll your child in; beyond that it depends on demand. Childcare (i.e. the years before school) is a different matter, and you sometimes wait for a year or so for a place in a particular centre (apply early). Private childcare providers tend to be pretty bad; community/council centres tend to be good.