The economy is Australia is the best for any Western country. Relatively low unemployment (< 6%), good growth (3%) and low inflation (< 2%).
Good climate, safe and stable society, good aviation infrastructure, lots of interesting places to fly. Australia is great for aviation.
Flying in the USA maybe cheaper, but it is certainly not 1/3 the cost.
In Melbourne Moorabbin airport (YMMB) is the best choice for training. There are probably eight flying schools there that you could visit to find the best option.
Australia is not a socialist state, it's just that this forum seems to attract conspiracy theory nutters like flies to dog droppings.
@Jack Ranga - the CPI (inflation) has increased by 9.4% over the past three years.
The cost of living has not "doubled" in three years, it has increased by less than 10%.
RBA: Statistical Tables
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