The top healthiest cities in Australia
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. Adelaide fitness.
1. Sydney, NSW. Taking first place in this year's healthiest city rankings is Sydney, coming number one in the majority of the different categories. They also place the highest priority on their wellness compared to the rest of Australia, with 70% of Sydneysiders stated that wellness is a high priority for them.
Woolworths has been ranked as Australia's healthiest supermarket when it comes to our 'own-label' products* for the fourth year in a row.
There are a number of reasons Australia appears on our list of top 10 healthiest countries, from their high-quality of life, to the clean environment and easy access to healthy food. And that's before we get to their high standards of healthcare.
The crime rate in Australia is much lower than in the United States of America. As Australia ranks 47th while the USA ranks on 30th according to their crime rates. It is so rare for police officers to carry guns due to the low crime rate.
And the winner (or fat gainer, should we say) is…. Red Rooster with its Bacon and Cheese Rippa single meal. This substantial meal packs a kilojoule-lade kapow with 7,730kj per serve, which is a whopping 89 per cent of the average adult daily energy intake.
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.
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.
“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.
The most popular retiree destinations for Australians include New Zealand, Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal.
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.
Evidence suggests Australians need to eat less:
red meats (adult males only) food and drinks high in saturated fat, added sugar, added salt, or alcohol (e.g. fried foods, most take-away foods from quick service restaurants, cakes and biscuits, chocolate and confectionery, sweetened drinks).
Limit added salt and sugar
The Healthy Eating Pyramid reminds us to limit our intake of added salt and sugar. The average Australian already consumes too much salt and added sugar, which is linked to increased risk of diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
What did we find? Current (unhealthy) diets, including alcoholic drinks, cost more than healthy diets in Australia, across households in all socioeconomic areas surveyed. The majority (53–64%) of households' food budget is being spent on 'discretionary' choices, including sugary drinks, takeaway foods and alcohol.
It found that younger people and families with children are the two highest food wasting groups. As a young person, my age group has a lot to learn it seems from older Australians, who are leading the way in terms of fighting food waste.
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.
Sydney is still the most expensive city in Australia — you'll pay around a quarter more for living expenses in Sydney than if you lived in Darwin or Melbourne, and even more if you stayed in Adelaide or Hobart. The overall costs of living in Adelaide and Hobart are very similar.