Significant disposable income. Various military subsidies and allowances give personnel a greater disposable income than civilians on similar wages. This includes all meals, electricity, uniforms and health care. Ideal market for big ticket items. A strong travel ethos.
Personnel are accustomed to travelling around on posting, exchange, courses, etc.
Troops in deployable field units receive up to 10 weeks holiday per year. Special travel allowances are paid for single members and families for visits to, or by, next of kin. Higher disposable income provides the opportunity for more extensive travel. Significant wages, stability of employment, the opportunity to save and personal discipline makes most ADF members ideal candidates for loans from financial institutions for big ticket items. Townsville - home of Australia's ready deployment force.