Canberra is the happiest capital of Australia, according to research. 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.
1. Finland: For the sixth year in a row, Finland is the world's happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report. Aleksanterinkatu (Aleksi Street) in Helsinki is pictured.
Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world in 2023. Helsinki is a city in Finland where the standard of living is high, education is excellent, and public services work efficiently.
According to the 2023 World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row. It's followed by Denmark, Iceland, Israel, and the Netherlands in the annual survey released on Monday, March 20, 2023, that ranks countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be.
According to a new study by WalletHub. The happiest place on Earth might be Disneyland to some people, but apparently, the happiest city to live in is Fremont, California.
“The friendliest city in Australia awards goes to Perth, thanks to its lively locals, engaging social scene and ease of access for first-time visitors. Perth is a wonderfully vibrant and social place to be. Expect to make new friends in every bar you go to.”
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.
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.
Adelaide, tying with Gold Coast, has been named the healthiest cities in Australia in a new study by Mandoe Media, with Melbourne, Perth and Sydney rounding out the top 5.
Where did Australia rank in the happiest countries list? Our great southern land ranked 12th on the list this year. This is the same as it was in 2022, but we dropped down from our position of 11th in 2020. The highest we've been in the last decade was in 2016, when we were ranked 9th globally.
Sydney has been ranked as the world's 10th most expensive city, according to the latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report, thanks to the price of groceries, rent and everyday services, ranking equally with Copenhagen.
Fitzroy named the coolest neighbourhood in Australia.
Double Bay in Sydney's eastern suburbs was Australia's fittest area with 44 per cent of residents active the week before they were surveyed; and with a median house price of more than $3.2 million it is also one of the most expensive postcodes in the country.
Canberra is most likely the safest and best city to live in Australia, with a substantially lower crime rate. Because of its fascinating attractions, Canberra has been ranked as one of the foremost places to live in Australia for family immigrants.
Finland was named the Happiest Country in the world for the sixth consecutive year in this year's World Happiness Report.
Here's Why. Finland has been the happiest country on Earth for the past six years, according to the World Happiness Survey.
For 2023, California dominated the list of the happiest cities in America, while Fremont, California, topped the list for the second year in a row. That's according to a recent WalletHub study, which analyzed happiness-related data metrics to determine which American cities are home to the happiest residents.