The top 8 places to live in Australia for expats include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra, and Sunshine Coast because we believe they best represent the spirit of Australia. Australia has always been a popular destination for expats from all corners of the globe.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) analysed the tax returns of more than 15 million Aussies from the 2020-21 financial year to come up with the rich list. 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.
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Among the top picks mentioned in the guide are Richmond (Melbourne), Glenorchy (Hobart), and Canterbury (Sydney). PRD Head of Research Dr Asti Mardiasmo said the latest ALPG was unusual in that suburbs from traditionally more expensive cities were overrepresented.
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.
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.
1. Marble Bar, Western Australia. Marble Bar claims to be the hottest town in Australia. It holds the record for the highest average monthly maximum temperature, which is 41.5°C in December.
Brisbane had the largest growth (up by 59,200 people), followed by Melbourne (55,000) and Sydney (37,300). Brisbane also had the highest growth rate (2.3%), followed by Perth (1.5%) and Adelaide (1.1%).
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.
Sydney's eastern suburbs have raced to the top as the favoured place to live by Australia's highest earning residents. According to the latest report by the Australian Tax Office, residents of the premium suburbs of Darling Point, Edgecliff and Point Piper earned the highest mean income of $177,514 during 2012-13.
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.
If you are looking at units, the place in Australia that has seen the biggest year-on-year price growth is Churchill, a suburb in Ipswich, Queensland. Prices there are now, on average, 169 percent higher than they were last year. Units in Churchill are still very affordable, with a median sale price of $322,500.
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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.
The town is an ex-Hydro village and now a residence for Inland Fisheries Services (IFS) and a Tasmania Police station. It is known for its exceptional fishing at nearby Great Lake and hosts several trout fishing events. Liawenee is the coldest permanently-inhabited place in Australia.
Looking at kindness on a geographical level, each state and territory shone differently. The Index found the Northern Territory and Tasmania are the most welcoming states, Western Australia is the most encouraging, New South Wales is the most patient, and of course SA is the most considerate.
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.
Number of British expats - approx. 1.2 million¹ Most popular cities for expats - Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.