Travelling is the number one aspiration of Australians according to a new survey. Picture: Thinkstock. Source: Supplied

New research has revealed that buying a home is perhaps not on the top of everyone’s list.

If you live in landlocked Ipswich you more likely dream of a watery escape with owning a boat top of your list.

Those living in the Riverina in NSW have more romantic notions with getting married a priority for them.

Nationally travelling is a big priority also according to the Hopes and Dreams survey by Yellow Brick Road Wealth Management.

It surveyed more than 6500 Australia’s about their hopes and dreams.

Ipswich residents dream more about owning a boat than anything else. Source: ThinkStock

In Frankston in Victoria residents were focused on upgrading their car while those in the northern half of Western Australia want to get their debt under control.

Residents in the North Shore of Sydney were more focused on property and investment and were happy to never retire.

Yellow Brick Road, executive chairman Mark Bouris said the findings reflected how economic conditions, the housing market and even the climate affected people’s aspirations.

“We know that in places like northern Western Australia - suffering from the downturn in the mining industry - debt seems to be a bigger concern,’’ he said.

“Then you have places like Sydney’s North Shore which has seen house prices skyrocket, and the next generation are looking at how they can afford to move out of home and break into the property market.’’

Residents in the Riverina are really keen to get married. Source: ThinkStock

Survey participants were asked to select from 30 aspirations.

Lifestyle dreams topped the list for 24 per cent of respondents, with property second on the list at 23 per cent.

Mr Bouris said people across the country said their biggest dream was to see the world.

Western Australians want to jet set around the world, own a boat, get into shape and get a more exciting job.

In the Northern Territory one of the biggest aspirations was the desire to move and make a seachange.

Starting a family is on the mind of Rockhampton residents. Source: ThinkStock

QUEENSLAND ASPIRATIONS

Queenslanders were more focused on retiring comfortably and personal growth and business goals than other Australians.

People in Bundaberg want to upgrade their car. Ipswich residents want to own a boat. Rockhampton residents want to have a family.

NEW SOUTH WALES ASPIRATIONS

NSW residents love travel, but less than other states. Property and investment related dreams are the most popular in NSW.

Newcastle residents want a boat, whereas those in the Riverina region most want to get married.

Mid Coast residents want to downsize and those on the south coast want to get into shape.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA ASPIRATIONS

Buying a new car was a bigger goal in this state than any other. South east residents want a boat, whereas those in north want to help their kids buy a home.

Inner city Melbourne residents consider buying a first home a priority. Picture: Thinkstock. Source: Supplied

NORTHERN TERRITORY ASPIRATIONS

Making a sea or tree change was more popular here than any other state or territory. Travel was also a top dream. NT residents were less focused on having a family than the rest of Australia.

VICTORIA ASPIRATIONS

Inner city Melbourne residents considered buying a first home, travelling and having a family more important than the Australian average. Victorian residents were the most intent on having a new vehicle.

Ballart residents want to renovate, whereas those in Bendigo were not interested in getting into shape.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA ASPIRATIONS

Western Australians were the biggest travellers in the country. Owning a boat and getting into shape also rated high. Northern WA residents want to get their debt under control, whereas those in the south east want to retire early.

TASMANIA ASPIRATIONS

Tasmanian residents want to pay off their mortgage more than other states do. Buying a new car was also a big priority for Tassie residents who want to retire comfortably.