Be careful with that sun as I heard Queensland has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.
Being away from home sure does seem like it would make it harder to lose the emotions towards your X. But you are gaining an incredible life experience and independence. The occasional bouts of loneliness and lament are expected.
I would imagine that the English accent of yours is quite the lure for the single Aussie men.
I assume you have heard the term POME before. I had quite a laugh the first time it was explained to me.
Have you seen any of the south side up world maps where Australia is at the top and middle of the map?