With the world heating up it makes sense to head south for cooler climates — which is why many are looking to the island state of Tasmania for sustainable buying. Many more are heading north in vast droves to places like Queensland, willing to cop the environmental impacts for a shot at a better lifestyle.
Mr. MacAlpine-Belton is right that Alice Springs is the least humid large settlement in Australia. If the questioner is looking for a place to settle, Alice Springs might be a challenging choice, due its extreme isolation and high crime rate. Should Canberra become the capital of Australia instead of Sydney?
Kiama has been named the best town in Australia.
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.
Adelaide and the Gold Coast have topped the list of the healthiest cities in Australia. Both cities had strong results across all metrics. The Gold Coast is slightly ahead on healthy restaurants, while Adelaide offers better access to gyms.
South Australia is the driest of the Australian states. Only about one-fifth of the area receives annual precipitation of more than 10 inches (250 mm), and less than half of that has more than 16 inches (400 mm).
In the remote outback town of Oodnadatta in South Australia, officials recorded the highest temperature in Australia. On 2 January 1960, the mercury soared to 50.7°C. Therefore, if you are a heat tourist, this is a bucket list hot spot. In the town, you'll find a sign that reads “Australia's hottest driest town”.
Oodnadatta, South Australia
It is here where a temperature of nearly 51 degrees Celsius was recorded back in 1960 and the town displays a sign that proudly claims it as being the driest town of the driest state on the driest continent.
Melbourne and Victoria are among the best places to live in Australia, offering an unbeatable combination of urban lifestyle and stunning natural beauty. Melbourne has become a magnet for creative types, entrepreneurs, professionals and families alike, boasting a vibrant culture and mild year-round climate.
While many people have already moved to Tasmania to escape the heat in other states, some doomsday preppers are weighing up the island state as a post-apocalyptic option. Tasmania scored highly in the report in terms of its climate, electricity supply, agricultural resources and population density.
A new book examining the forces shaping the future of global migration forecasts Michigan as the best place in the world to live in 2050. How can the world collaborate to minimize temperature rise to save as many lives as possible?
New Zealand. Antipodeans will be glad to see an option on the list as New Zealand is the only country in the southern hemisphere to make the top 10 of the ND-GAIN index. The country's temperate climate means that it won't be as susceptible to climate change patterns as some other countries.
The southern coast, which includes Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, has the best climate by far, with mild winters (June to August) between 41°F and 50°F (5°C and 10°C) and warm summers (December to February) between 77°F and 86°F (25°C and 30°C).
Melbourne has the most disgustingly coldest weather in Australia. We get 9 months of winter 1 month of summer and 2 months of autumn with no spring whatsoever. It is extremely windy and dry. It only rains when you wash the car.
South Australia is usually the driest state in Australia, with 2022 being no exception, having an average of 310.8mm average.
“Perth is the windiest capital, with an average wind speed of 15.6 km/h; Canberra is the least windy with an average wind speed of 5.4 km/h.” So, despite the freak flash flooding of 1971, Canberra is Australia's least windy city. What's it like where you live? Have you found Australia's wind free location?
The heaviest rainfalls and highest humidity are in the northwest of the country at the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales and Queensland on the western coast to the Pacific Ocean lie in a subtropical climate zone. This means a high humidity almost all year round with higher temperatures and pronounced rainy seasons.
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.