stuckinblighty

Does anyone know what the rate is for brits returning home after trying a new life in Aus ?
I just wonder what the 'success' rate is for brits abroad,particularly in Australia.What are the main reasons for people returning ,family,work,other issues ??

Lee

Tiggs+Graz

don't know reasons why people return but found this by doing a quick search thread

In the 2002/2003 financial year, 12,508 British Born "Settlers" arrived from the UK and about 3,928 returned to the UK.

Of those 3,928 that returned............

685 returned to the UK with 2 years of arriving
688 had stayed 2-4 years
1,168 had stayed 5-9 years
1,387 had stayed 10+ years

If that was an average year, then:
5.5% will return within 2 years
5.5% will return between 2 to 4 years
9.3% will return between 5 to 9 years
11.1% will return after 10 years
and
68.6% will stay here.

probably find more if you search the whole site (i just searched australia forum to save time)

tiggs

jothefw

well I was going to say two thirds and according to Tiggs that's what it seems to be - mind on this forum it feels like more return home!! lol!

Tiggs+Graz

I think that in general those that are unhappy and wanting to return to uk are more likely to be posting on the forums than those off enjoying their new home!! - so it seems as if there are more heading back than there actually are.

t

stuckinblighty

thanks and cheers

Lee