Economy. At almost 700 billion dollars, NSW is Australia's largest state economy.
Sydney. Sydney rounds out the top 10, with 126,900 millionaires. This makes the city Australia's wealthiest.
California. The Golden State boasts the largest economy in the U.S., with a gross state product of about $3 trillion. And with roughly 40 million residents, it's also the most populous state in the country. The largest economic sectors in California are agriculture, media, tourism, and technology.
Western Australia's economy is largely driven by extraction and processing of a diverse range of mineral and petroleum commodities. The structure of the economy is closely linked to the abundance of natural resources found in the State, providing a comparative advantage in resource extraction and processing.
Sydney beats fellow Australian cities Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane on the list who sit 17th, 32nd and 33rd respectively and all with growth of more than 30 per cent in the past decade.
Western Australia
On the western side of Australia, you will find the largest state. With an area of 2.646 million square kilometres, there is an abundance of natural beauty found here. From pink lakes to coral reefs, vibrant and hip towns to rolling wineries, Western Australia has it all.
Tasmania. South across the Bass Strait from Victoria, the island state of Tasmania has it all: mountains in the west, beaches in the east, and wild landscapes in the south.
Currently, 30 states and Washington D.C. have minimum wages above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Five states have not adopted a state minimum wage: Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee. Two states, Georgia and Wyoming, have a minimum wage below $7.25 per hour.
No suburb in the country features a greater concentration of members of The List – Australia's Richest 250 than Toorak, where Melbourne's wealthiest families have gathered for decades. Think historic looking mansions guarded by large hedges set back from the street to ensure privacy.
If you are wanting to truly immerse yourself in nature without any large crowds, then the west coast will be best for you. If you want to experience nature and more than one Australian city – and bigger ones than Perth – then the east will be better for you.
Victoria state has the second place and followed by South Australia.
Housing cost of living comparison
The most expensive place for housing in Australia is Sydney. Including utilities, it's 48.51% higher than the cost of Adelaide, which is the least priciest capital city. Monthly rent in a 2 bedroom apartment* is likely to cost you around $671 more a month in Sydney than in Melbourne.
People seeking a life in Australia have a good reason to put Canberra, the Australian capital city, on their priority list. A new survey by the University of Canberra's Health Research Institute has found that the city's residents are happier on average than people in other Australian cities.
The worst performing states are Tasmania, with incomes 26% below the national income and wealth average, as well as South Australia which is 19% below the average household income and 20% below the national net wealth.
Australia crime rates: Canberra
This city has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Australia. Canberra is also one of the safest cities globally, and the crime rate here is below the national average.