For some, a 'regional' or GA in the clean environment, wide open space and freedom of Oz doesn't sound that bad.
Actually, compared to what you just described it sounds great!
I would rather live in Wagga and fly a Saab than live in Honkers or Dubai and fly anything. Except of course, if you wanted to make a living you would probably be better of driving a truck than flying that Saab in Wagga.