Joe, what ever you do, don't give the Quacking. By all means learn to fly, but as you learn, observe the instructors at the establishment where you fly. See how they get on over time, especially the senior ones as they'll have the same goals as yourself. See where they go and how quickly. Then have a look at their cars! Then think about what you are going to do.
May I also suggest that take a look in the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia (right down at the far end of the road in Jandakot, past the control tower). When I was there, I found them to be a brilliant bunch of people. They had an excellent club, a first class fleet, friendly members, good instructors. But judging by the way they entertained themselves, the majority would be useless candidates for organ donation.
Tell us how you get on,
PM
(They nicknamed me Vasco when I was there. And I can still remember a "Formal Dress (from the waist up) Party". Brilliant place)