AUSTRALIA really is still the lucky country, a tolerant society with access to great education and exceptional personal freedom.
That is our report card from research developed with the help of Harvard Business School which compares us to 132 other nations. 
We are second in the world for "personal rights", which is a measure of free speech, movement and political rights. We are the fourth most "socially advanced nation" behind Finland, Canada and Denmark.
The Social Progress Index 2016 assessed nations on 53 indicators, using primary research data and surveys. It also ranked Australia fifth in the world for access to advanced education with 35 globally ranked universities. We also get a pat on the back for "tolerance and inclusion", ranking seventh in the world.
"It's clear from these results that Australia is one of the best countries in the world to live," Social Progress Imperative executive director Michael Green said.
"On personal rights in particular, Australia is a world beater."Sydney University immigration expert Dr Stephen Castles said new Australians with a good work ethic could carve out a great life.