I did the rural move ~3years ago. I'm on the outskirts of Brisbane, about an hour from the CBD. We chose here so we have the option of commuting to a decent size city if needed and it was as close we could afford a reasonable size hobby farm of 40 acres.
It's one on the best decisions our family made. The lifestyle is amazing. Being around nature and animals feels more right than city living. Family time and kids upbringing seems so much better. That said be prepared for it to take over your life. It's time consuming and a bunch of weekend work. If you dont like endless chores or dirty physical labor it could be a bad experience.
For me the balance between a home desk job then an afternoon on the tools/tractor is a perfect blend.
It's one on the best decisions our family made. The lifestyle is amazing. Being around nature and animals feels more right than city living. Family time and kids upbringing seems so much better. That said be prepared for it to take over your life. It's time consuming and a bunch of weekend work. If you dont like endless chores or dirty physical labor it could be a bad experience.
For me the balance between a home desk job then an afternoon on the tools/tractor is a perfect blend.