Front

Define Liveability

Back

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

Front

What is a push factor?

Back

Factors which push people to move away from a place.

Front

What is a pull factor?

Back

Factors which pull people to move to a place.

Front

Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is Attachment to a place a pull factor?

Back

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

Front

Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is distance from family and friends a pull factor?

Back

•     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

Front

Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is Employment opportunities a pull factor?

Back

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

Front

Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is Affordability a pull factor?

Back

•     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.

Front

Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is stage of life a pull factor?

Back

•     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.

Front

Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is lifestyle considerations a pull factor?

Back

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

Front

Reasons for why people decide where to live.

Why is personal safety a pull factor?

Back

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