The multicultural city of Melbourne is widely considered to be Australia's cultural capital with a strong arty vibe, amazing museums and an endless selection of cool bars, eateries and festivals.
Sydney regains the top spot as Australia's largest city for 2021, but Melbourne is close on its heels.
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.
Canberra is the most liveable city
The Economist recently crowned Melbourne the most liveable city. But the Organisation for Economic Development (OECD) doesn't agree. The OECD named Canberra the world's most liveable city not once, but twice in one year in 2014.
Canberra is Australia's most income-equitable city despite inner-south riches. Residents in Canberra's inner-southern suburbs earn up to $30,000 more than those in Belconnen and Tuggeranong on average each year, a national report says.
It is the location of many social and cultural institutions of national significance such as the Australian War Memorial, the Australian National University, the Royal Australian Mint, the Australian Institute of Sport, the National Gallery, the National Museum and the National Library.
Australia's most liveable city is now also the friendliest in the world, according to a new report. Melbourne has been hailed for its kind inhabitants and inclusive culture, with the city taking top spot against its global peers, according to the Benchmarking Melbourne 2023 report released on Thursday.
South Australia has been crowned Australia's most considerate state! South Australians have been found to be the most likely to consider other people's needs, according to the Helga's Kindness Index, a first-of-its-kind report examining the state of kindness in the country.
With 126,900 millionaires, Sydney made it to number 10 with the report noting especially strong growth in wealth in the Harbour City over the past 20 years, making it Australia's wealthiest city.
Sydney overtook Melbourne as Australia's most populous city in 1905, and has held the title since.
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.
Australia's most expensive suburbs by median house price are all concentrated in Sydney, the most expensive city in Australia, and one of the most expensive in the world.
Melbourne: Australia's bustling cities of Sydney and Melbourne have been voted as the "most unfriendly and unsafe" places to live in by over 6,000 overseas students, according to a latest survey.
Balwyn in Victoria
Balwyn is a hilly suburb and it is about ten kilometres away from the east of Melbourne city. Balwyn is another perfect area where you can live in Australia if you love a quiet environment. The suburb is considered affluent as there are lots of historic, beautiful buildings and amazing streetscapes.
Tasmania is Australia's coldest state overall because it is closer to the polar zone compared to the other Australian states and territories, and experiences more frequent bursts of cold Antarctic air. The coldest nights occur when the conditions are clear and calm, especially if there is snow cover.
Canberra is known as Australia's capital city and sometimes affectionately called The Bush capital for its sweeping nature reserves and surrounding mountain ranges.
“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.
During summer in Canberra, average temperatures range from 12.6 - 27°C (54.7 - 80.6°F), with little humidity and balmy nights. January is the hottest month, when temperatures rise to 13.2 - 28°C (55.7 - 82.4°F), and visitors can make the most of Canberra's vast outdoor spaces.