The city of Perth has the best weather/climate in Australia. The city enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild but wet winters. Perth is also the sunniest capital city in Australia and is considered one of the hottest experiencing over 250+ days of sunny blue skies.
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. 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.
Australia's most liveable city is now also the friendliest in the world, according to a new report. Melbourne has been hailed for its kind inhabitants and inclusive culture, with the city taking top spot against its global peers, according to the Benchmarking Melbourne 2023 report released on Thursday.
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).
Tasmania has Australia's highest wellbeing score—although it's only 1.1 points higher than WA. It has the highest satisfaction with safety, relationships and community connectedness.
Australia's north is hotter, where its tropics and outback are located. Australia's south is typically cooler, with the southern most state, Tasmania, receiving an icy breeze from Antarctica.
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.
The postcode 6710, which covers a slice of North-Western Australia from the Pilbara town of Cane to the coastal town of Onslow, is officially Australia's richest, with residents earning a median wage of $2,000 a week, or $104,000 a year.
