A National Australia Bank survey into living standards has revealed that Australians like living in Australia.
Ninety-nine per cent of us do, anyway.
And after crunching the numbers the bank found some revealing results; Queenslanders rate climate as the appeal in their state, Western Australians value wide open spaces, Victorians enjoy sport and New South Wales appreciates diversity. 
But in the biggest twist, the survey found Australians valued their relative safety and security the most. Thirty-six per cent of the 2000 respondents to the survey valued security highest, particularly, in South Australia where 43 per cent of respondents cited safety as their primary cause for enjoying Australian life.
Aside from the freedom of immediate danger, Australians are attracted to the general lifestyle and "friendliness" of their environment and access to quality healthcare. And despite the despondent cries from economists, the state of the nation's finances and economic stability contributed less to liveability in 2016, with only 18 per cent of people surveyed say it contributed to livability, down from 21 per cent in 2015.
"In particular, people were concerned with infrastructure," says NAB group chief economist, Alan Oster. "My guess would be they feel they're spending too much time on public transport and have roads that don't work. Also, housing is not affordable. But they are certainly going in for safety and general lifestyle."
Access to open spaces, beaches and parks, climate, clean environment and unique natural wonders continued to be highly valued by around one in four Australians.
Overall, Australians and their acceptance of diversity is a stronger allure this year, up to 17 per cent from 13 per cent last year. Those who value a sporting culture also climbed to 11 per cent.
Access to quality education has become less of a livability factor, with only 15 per cent claiming it was important, down from 19 per cent in 2015.