The state with the highest poverty rate is Tasmania (12.7 per cent) followed by South Australia and Queensland with 11.1 and 9.9 per cent of their respective populations in poverty. The ACT has the lowest poverty rate of 6.5 per cent.
Northern Territory
Northern Territory is in Australia's center north. It has a population of 244,000 people and a total area of 548,640 square miles. This is the country's least populous and poorest state. The main economic activity in this town is mining, which employs about 4,600 people.
Among all the states and territories in Australia, New South Wales is considered the richest state. It has the largest economy, a diverse range of industries, and a higher-than-average income, which contribute to its status as the wealthiest state.
The 10 most disadvantaged LGAs in order are: Woorabinda (Queensland), Cherbourg (Qld), Belyuen (NT), West Daly (NT), Yarrabah (Qld), Kowanyama (Qld), Wujal Wujal (Qld), East Arnhem (NT), Doomadgee (Qld) and Central Desert (NT).
Poverty rates were highest in non-urban areas in the smallest States and Territories, including 17.7% outside the capital in Tasmania, 17.4% outside the capital in South Australia, and 15.8% in the Northern Territory.
Mungallala Methodist Church was built in 1964. It has now closed. In 2016, the Australian Taxation Office listed Mungallala as having the lowest mean taxable income by postcode, making it the poorest town in Australia, which led the ABC to do a documentary on the town for their online "storyhunters" program.
Average cost of living in Adelaide
Adelaide is cost effective compared to other cities. It is 16% cheaper than Sydney and 13% less than Melbourne. Most students find their average living costs range between $350 and $700, depending on varying lifestyles.
South Australia boasts a world-renowned food and wine culture, is home to a diverse range of cultural and sporting events and offers residents and visitors alike opportunities to experience a variety of cultural and entertainment experiences, for both education and leisure.
Adelaide is having a billionaire boom, with more of Australia's wealthy elite making their money in South Australia than ever before.
After maintaining the highest standard of community well-being for seven consecutive years, it comes as no surprise that the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) cemented itself as the best place to live in Australia.
The richest Aussies live in Sydney, ATO data has found.
Double Bay took out the top spot, living up to its 'Double Pay' nickname, with residents of the 2028 postcode raking in an average annual income of $266,381.
Australians collected a higher median wealth per adult than anywhere else in the world at $US273,900 ($A390,870) – nearly three times the median wealth of $US93,270 ($A133,100) in the US. Australia was followed on the rich list by Belgium and New Zealand, with the US trailing behind at number 18.
According to Wisevoter, the top ten poorest states in the U.S. in terms of poverty rate are Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, West Virginia, Arkansas, Alabama, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Georgia, and South Carolina – as well as the District of Columbia.
ACT is ranked the most educated state or territory based on percentage, although as the largest state in Australia NSW still has largest actual number of persons with a Bachelor degree or higher. In the traditional NSW/Victoria rivalry, it is Victoria however, that is ranked a little higher than NSW on percentage.
South Australians have been found to be the most likely to consider other people's needs, according to the Helga's Kindness Index, a first-of-its-kind report examining the state of kindness in the country. Developed by McCrindle, the index surveyed 3,520 Australians nationally in June this year.
Fairview Park and Coober Pedy are the cheapest areas to live in in South Australia. Cober Pedy is also where you can find some of the cheapest houses for sale in Australia.
In terms of specific suburbs, South Australia Police (SAPOL) crime data indicates Rosslyn Park, in Adelaide's east as one of the safest, with just 0.96 incidents per 100 residents.
Adelaide is very affordable
Adelaide is one of the most affordable capital cities in terms of living costs – it's around 33% cheaper to live here than in Sydney. Rent prices and public transport costs, as well as entertainment costs, all tend to be cheaper in Adelaide than in other Australian cities.
Regarded worldwide as a welcoming home to aspiring entrepreneurs and purpose-driven professionals, South Australia offers career opportunities in burgeoning industries, along with a lifestyle that promotes creativity and healthy living.
Hobart the least affordable city in Australia for renters, putting average income households into rental stress and hurting pensioners and young people.
In the Australian continent, Sydney which is the capital of New South Wales, Australia is the richest city. It is the home to 126,900 millionaires, 184 centi-millionaires, and 15 billionaires. In the world's wealthiest cities list, it occupies 10th position.