Place and Liveability- Deciding Where to Live

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Define Liveability

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Quality of life in a place considering saftey, amenities, transport, environment and afforability.

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What is a push factor?

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Factors which push people to move away from a place.

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What is a pull factor?

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Factors which pull people to move to a place.

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Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is Attachment to a place a pull factor?

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Attachment to a place could be a holiday destination, the place where you were born and raised,  

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Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is distance from family and friends a pull factor?

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•     Distance from family and friends – Being close to Family and friends strongly influences people’s decisions on where to live. Family and friends may provide emotional and practical support and companionship

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Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is Employment opportunities a pull factor?

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•     Employment opportunities – Everyone needs to earn an income to pay for necessities like food and accommodation.

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Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is Affordability a pull factor?

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•     Affordability – the wealthy can afford to buy or rent in more desirable locations. The higher your income the wider your choices. Lower income families have less choice when deciding where to live. This is the reason for spatial inequality seen in Australia’s larger cities.

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Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is stage of life a pull factor?

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•     Stage of life – When you are young, you live where your parents have bought a home. When you get older, you can choose your own location.

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Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is lifestyle considerations a pull factor?

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•     Lifestyle considerations – Some people like the buzz of the city. Others desire the country or the coast

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Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is personal safety a pull factor?

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•     Personal Safety – Perceptions about the level of crime can influence a person's decisions