> I did similar but more for lifestyle reasons. I should have added, lifestyle is a big one for us too. We looked north of Central Coast but also other region

> I did similar but more for lifestyle reasons. I should have added, lifestyle is a big one for us too. We looked north of Central Coast but also other regions. We are thinking to be a bit more elastic and a commute of 1.5 or 2h would still be acceptable. This is a change that me and my wife want, but our daughter who is still a teenager shouldn't be forced to give up her friendships so that's a factor. As I said she will be able to drive by the time we move. And I anticipate in a few more years she might want to move out to attend uni etc. Me and my wife both grew up on farms (I grew up on a farm in Italy that had vineyards, olives and eggs production, my wife in Thailand had rice, meat chickens and egg ducks), we know what it entails, and that it's hard and that it's going to be a huge time sink, but we still want it :-) I agree with you re: source of water on property, that is the main factor we are considering when selecting the property. Good luck with everything! I know several people who moved from Sydney to South QLD they are all very happy!