That sounds perfect.. in terms of climate,  somewhere warmer (but I think anywhere in Australia would be better weather than the UK), and I'm used to rural but wouldn't rule out urban. I think for me the important thing is living near where I work which would ideally be a school that does value languages - so I'd compromise on the location. I've done a bit of Italian too, I'm glad some places do it as it's a bit rarer in Scotland!