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A popular suburb in Melbourne's north has been officially named the coolest neighbourhood in Australia. Coming as no surprise to most Melburnians, Time Out's official 51 coolest neighbourhoods in the world has Fitzroy as the highest-ranking Australian suburb on the list.
Newtown. Sydney's most bohemian borough is the gateway to the inner west, the most fashionable part of the city. And King Street is Newtown's street art-caked spine, lined with independent retailers and offbeat boutiques that are just as eclectic as the residents themselves.
The Queensland spot outranks the rest of the country, based on its number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores. Melbourne is the world's most liveable city, as well as Australia's fastest growing capital.
If you're looking for the coolest spot in the country during summer, you might want to head to Tasmania, the island state off the southern coast. Tasmania offers a refreshing respite from the scorching heat found elsewhere in Australia, with average temperatures hovering around 20-25 degrees Celsius during summer.
1. Sydney: Chilled Beaches in a Thrilling Metropolis. It goes without saying that no trip to Australia is complete without experiencing New South Wales' infamous capital city. Explore Sydney's dreamy surf beaches, scenic harbor, and endless list of impressive entertainment spots.
Toorak has long been one of Melbourne's most affluent suburbs, with wealthy entrepreneurs and athletes calling it home. According to Real Estate, some of its residents include the co-owner of Chadstone – the Fashion Capital and former Essendon Football Club chairman (and owner of Port Phillip Ferries) Paul Little.
The different areas such as Fitzroy, St. Kilda, South Yarra, Toorak, Richmond, Windsor and Federation Square each have a very distinct vibe, it's almost like many small cities or towns placed side by side.
Best suburbs to live in Melbourne: Inner City suburbs
The best suburbs to live in Melbourne are undisputedly in the inner city. Young professionals clamber into the multicultural suburb of Richmond, which is number one for liveability and ranks highly across work and play in the CityPulse findings.
Melbourne's smelliest suburbs have been rated, with Caroline Springs among the stinkiest. According to the Herald Sun, Freedom of Information data has revealed that nearly 2,000 complaints were made to the Environment Protection Authority about the smell in Caroline Springs, Ravenhall, and Deer Park.
Yes, it's true. The quiet westside suburb of Yarraville has been named the fifth coolest neighbourhood in the world right now. The list, which was compiled with the help of Time Out editors and experts, ranks 40 of the planet's cultural and culinary hotspots. Yarraville was the only Melbourne suburb to make the list.
Melbourne is a sports-crazy city. From Australian rules football to the Formula 1 Grand Prix there's a sport for everyone.
Port Macquarie, New South Wales
, Port Macquarie has some of the best weather conditions in all of Australia. This tourist destination is located on the mid-north coast in the state of New South Wales.
Perth's Australia Day's are hardly ever rainy
It also has the highest average maximum temperature at 30.4°C with 61 of the past 116 Australia Days above 30°C. In comparison, Sydney has experienced 51 rainy Australia Day's, Melbourne with 28, Brisbane, 41 and Adelaide, 17.
VICTORIA — Wilsons Promontory
195 Shellcott Rd, Yanakie, is a great place to escape the heat with temperatures currently 22 degrees. Located at the southernmost part of the mainland Australia, Wilsons Promontory in Victoria is a great place to escape the heat.
Tasmania. Tasmania was named the 'bogan capital of Australia' with Taswegians earning four spots in the final. On the island of Tasmania, half the population has literacy and/or numeracy difficulties, and the unemployment rate is higher than it is in mainland Australia.
Byron Bay is Australia's most hippie town, and you can have a taste of that lifestyle popping by the little car park next to the main beach (in front of Fishheads).