We investigate the latest SEEK employment trends. For the second month in a row, New South Wales (NSW) was the top contributor to national job ad growth, accounting for 34% of the national year-on-year growth for March, but Victoria came a close second with 28% in March.
Looking for the easiest place in Australia to find a job? As of October 2022, the answer is Canberra! That's according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which releases its figures for vacancy rates around Australia every quarter.
The pros of living in Perth:
Clean air, sun, sea and sand – it's good for the soul. Cost of living: Perth is much more affordable than other major Australian cities like Sydney and Melbourne. Community: the expat community can make settling into your new life in Perth much easier.
“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.
Queensland has the best-performing economy in Australia, according to CommSec's latest State of the States report. The Sunshine State has been named the top-performing state economy, thanks to strong population growth, a solid job market and overseas demand for energy resources, such as coal and natural gas.
It comes after it was revealed Victoria is paying more per person in tax than any other state in Australia, with the Andrews government and councils pocketing an extra $7.3bn in land tax, stamp duty, rates and other charges last financial year alone.
Vermont takes first place for overall job market and ranks No. 4 for economic environment. The state does well in many individual categories, placing among the top five for job satisfaction, employment growth, and job opportunities. A low unemployment rate makes Vermont a strong choice for job seekers.
There're many Australian states where you can choose to live. However, the answer to which state is easy to get PR in Australia is Tasmania.
Melbourne, the best student city in Australia is home to institutions like The University of Melbourne, Monash University, and RMIT. The salary prospects also differ from city to city. Melbourne and Sydney are the top cities ranked in the top 10 offering average salaries higher than other Australian cities. Explore!
The highest unemployment figure in Australia belongs to the indigenous community of Palm Island off the coast of Cairns, with unemployment at 49.8 per cent.
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth largest capital city in Australia. Adelaide is famous for its gentle and laid-back lifestyle. Excellent weather conditions, work-life balance, reasonable house prices, and countryside feeling make Adelaide an ideal choice among Australian residents.
The state with the highest poverty rate is Tasmania (12.7 per cent) followed by South Australia and Queensland with 11.1 and 9.9 per cent of their respective populations in poverty. The ACT has the lowest poverty rate of 6.5 per cent.
Sydney is a sprawling cosmopolitan city and the economic hub of Australia, which is why many people assume it's the capital city. Sydney has the most job opportunities and is a top place for those setting up a new business.
Perth has been named the friendliest city in Australia. True story!
In its report, CoreLogic also identified the cheapest suburbs to live in Australia, with the cities of Perth and Adelaide making up the top 10. The cheapest suburb to live in Australia, according to the report, was the suburb of Elizabeth North in Greater Adelaide, where the average price of a home is $291,526.