New Hotspots Emerge as Movers Bypass Commuter Zones
The latest Regional Movers Index (RMI) report reveals the emergence of several new regional destinations, as communities beyond the traditional ‘commuter belt’ surge in popularity for newcomers.
The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) CEO Liz Ritchie said the Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Gympie in Queensland, Richmond Valley and Wingecarribee in New South Wales, and East Gippsland in Victoria have made their debut as hotspots in the December 2024 quarter RMI report, highlighting relocators’ appetites for destinations further afield.
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