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“Queensland's known as the Sunshine State. All those rays and the laid-back lifestyle might be among the reasons why it's Australia's happiest state,” Bayliss said.
Australians living in rural areas have the highest wellbeing, marginally ahead of those in capital and regional cities. Queensland claimed the title of the country's happiest state.
According to a new study by WalletHub. The happiest place on Earth might be Disneyland to some people, but apparently, the happiest city to live in is Fremont, California.
1. Finland: For the sixth year in a row, Finland is the world's happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report. Aleksanterinkatu (Aleksi Street) in Helsinki is pictured.
It's official: Melbourne has been named the friendliest city in the world. Melbourne has had an impressive 2022. One of its neighbourhoods was named the coolest in Australia. It was then awarded the title of the most LQBTQIA+-friendly city in Australia (and the fourth worldwide).
Where did Australia rank in the happiest countries list? Our great southern land ranked 12th on the list this year. This is the same as it was in 2022, but we dropped down from our position of 11th in 2020. The highest we've been in the last decade was in 2016, when we were ranked 9th globally.
Well, it's not quite everyone, but Census data released this week reveals in the five years to 2021, more people moved to Queensland from within Australia than any other state or territory.
The Outback, the surfing, the cities, the Great Barrier Reef and a laid-back lifestyle, Australia has a lot of points for any visitor – especially digital nomads. Australia isn't exactly known for being a cheap place to live. Plus it's deceptively large!
Queensland's 'happiness hotspots' revealed
Bond University has revealed the Sunshine State's happy hotspots and Brisbane City and the Redlands take out the top two. The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Noosa also feature in the top 10.
1. Hobart. With low crime rates and a relatively low cost of living, Hobart scores a relaxation score of 9 – making it the most relaxing area to live in in Australia. The city has plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as an art museum (the Mona) and plenty of sights to see.
1. Canberra – Australia's Capital City. Nestled between Sydney and Melbourne, Canberra is not only the capital but also Australia's safest city. With a low crime rate and a small-town vibe, Canberra offers an attractive blend of city living and peaceful suburban life.
Canberra is most likely the safest and best city to live in Australia, with a substantially lower crime rate. Because of its fascinating attractions, Canberra has been ranked as one of the foremost places to live in Australia for family immigrants.
Of the top 10 richest postcodes, 1 is located in Western Australia, 1 is located in Victoria and the remaining 8 are all located in some of the most exclusive spots across Sydney. At the top of the list is Western Australia's 6011 postcode, which comprises Cottesloe and Peppermint Grove.
SEIFA summarises geographical areas on relative advantage or disadvantage. Woorabinda and Cherbourg have been ranked the most disadvantaged LGAs in Australia. Woollahra in Sydney's eastern suburbs is the nation's most advantaged area.
“The friendliest city in Australia awards goes to Perth, thanks to its lively locals, engaging social scene and ease of access for first-time visitors. Perth is a wonderfully vibrant and social place to be. Expect to make new friends in every bar you go to.”
Darwin is Australia's least populated place. The city has a population of 148,564 and a density of 703 people/sq km.
According to the 2023 World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row. It's followed by Denmark, Iceland, Israel, and the Netherlands in the annual survey released on Monday, March 20, 2023, that ranks countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be.
Finland, until recently led by Prime Minister Sanna Marin, voted its 5.5 million people the happiest population in the world for the sixth year in a row. Second is Denmark, whose Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen leads as Denmark's youngest prime minister since June 2019. Third is Iceland, also a Scandinavian country.
Finland. This Nordic nation has been crowned the happiest in the world for a record sixth time. While its final score (7.804) is slightly lower than last year's (7.821), Finland is still considerably ahead of other countries.
Your home, neighborhood, and surroundings all have a huge impact on your quality of life—sometimes they'll contribute to your happiness, while other times they'll leave you feeling unfulfilled or unmotivated. Moving offers a fresh change of scenery that can recharge and boost your mood.