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.
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.
“Queensland's known as the Sunshine State. All those rays and the laid-back lifestyle might be among the reasons why it's Australia's happiest state,” Bayliss said.
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.
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.
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
Sand dunes are common breeding grounds for snakes of this region. Most of the venomous tend to be in this area. This is because it receives large amounts of sun but at the same time allows for enough cover for protection. The Tiger snake is a species that represent South Australia.
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.
“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.”
Melbourne has been named the world's “friendliest” city, beating 22 other international favourites and arch-rival Sydney.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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. 2. Denmark: The Nordic countries all perform well by the measures used to determine happiness.
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.
1. Finland. For the sixth year running, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world.