So sorry you have descended so far.
In Oz we all have the option more money (where the population lives), or lifestyle, ( where the sea/sun and surf excels) Do not despair, one morn in winter when you look out at the miserable drizzle, the sun will call and you will start frantically packing, dust off your car's long distance mode and start pedaling. Until then corner as much cash as possible, so you can enjoy Aussie's greatest (lifestyle) state.
Thanks for contributing to this conversation, your tips were most welcome
Once a Queenslander, always a Queenslander.
Other State-lovers should not reply, this could get OFF-SUBJECT and gruesome.