I agree with how most of you are feeling and send love and understanding. I find Australia to be quite soul-less to be honest, a fairly boring place to live, extremely expensive and Sydney born people less than welcoming. Caveat -maybe that is just living in a wealthy suburb where who you know, where you/your children went/go to private school and what you own are the main topics. Do not get me wrong if you are an extrovert, wealthy, love surfing, drinking and hot weather then Australia is paradise. If this doesn't apply you and you require a bit more subtlety and depth then you may struggle. It is very hot, impossible to find a rental that is not $$$$, Sydney people do not listen, speak over the top of you, are very rude - mean, gossipy, entitled and do not reply to messages. There is next to no culture, traffic is horrendous and there is very little to do apart from the beach/RSL. To sum up - Sydney is fun when you are young/travelling/holidaying but not for those who want real, deep and meaningful connections.