Location Decisions and Residential Preferences of Taiwanese Migrants in Australia

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Title:	Location Decisions and Residential Preferences of Taiwanese Migrants in Australia
Authors:	Lan-Hung Nora Chiang Jung-Chung Richard Hsu 徐榮崇姜蘭虹
Contributors:	台北立教育大學社會科教育學系
Keywords:	Taiwanese migrants decision-making residential choice Australia qualitative analysis
Date:	2005
Issue Date:	2009-07-20 16:15:39 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	Since the 1980s, the increase of Asian migrants in large cities has contributed significantly to the cultural landscape of Australia, especially in the city suburbs. Based on the Census and in-depth interviews of 103 Taiwanese migrants, this research examines the location decisions and residential preferences of Taiwanese migrants in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. The reasons for choosing the state, the particular city, and specific area of residence are probed into. The survey shows that migrants moved to Australia mainly for children’s education, lifestyle and political instability reasons. The main reasons for choosing to settle in Sydney were favourable business opportunities, and the northern part of Sydney was preferred. Those who chose Brisbane are attracted by the good climate there, and the residents preferred the Sunnybank area. Melbourne was chosen for the good education it offers, and areas on transportation lines near good schools are selected. Choice of residence was based mainly on their needs and their resources which may change over time. In general, they always choose to locate in close proximity to their family, friends and Taiwanese communities. Their locational choice depends on income and housing budget, proximity to good schools and shopping centers, and information from friends or earlier migrants. Based on such factors, this study clearly demonstrates that the Taiwanese immigrants are fundamentally different from early Chinese settlers who once aimed to settle at Chinatown locations.
Relation:	GeoJournal, V54(1), p.75-89
Appears in Collections:	[Department of Social Studies Education] Periodical Articles

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