Sydney. Sydney tops our list of the best places to live in Australia. This comes as no surprise given the city's vast expat community from all over the world.
The Australian Capital Territory is Australia's best place to live according to the report. Speaking on the findings, the Director of the Centre for Social Impact, Danielle Logue said the findings were a tool to holistically demonstrate “how our society is faring and importantly, where we are letting people down.”
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.
In 2017-18, 67.0% of Australian adults were overweight or obese. Tasmania had the highest rate of adults who were overweight or obese (70.9%), compared with Australian Capital Territory (64.0%) who had the lowest.
Australia crime rates: Canberra
This city has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Australia. Canberra is also one of the safest cities globally, and the crime rate here is below the national average. According to data, the crime experienced by the city is very low.
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.
The most expensive place for housing in Australia is Sydney. Including utilities, it's 48.51% higher than the cost of Adelaide, which is the least priciest capital city. Monthly rent in a 2 bedroom apartment* is likely to cost you around $671 more a month in Sydney than in Melbourne.
“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.
It's freezing in winter, baking hot in summer and has more roundabouts than just about any city in Australia, but Canberrans seem to like it that way.
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Kiama has been named the best town in Australia.
Gold Coast is one of the cheapest places to live in Australia (89th globally). It is known for its high-standard education and academia and its budget-friendly living. International students will find the Gold Coast the perfect combination of study and social life, with its magnificent beaches and nightlife.
Perth has taken the crown from Adelaide as most affordable capital in Australia. Image: Canva. A new report has officially declared Perth as the most affordable capital city in Australia.
Melbourne is probably a more interesting city than Brisbane but a lot of people are moving to Brisbane due to more oportunties in work, lower cost of living and house prices and warmer climate.
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).
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.
But despite the economic uptick of recent years, Tasmania is still the poorest Australian state.