Brisbane is one of the greenest cities in Australia, boasting more than 10,000 hectares of parks and nature reserves. Its subtropical climate and extensive waterway network make it a great spot for outdoor activities and provide an ideal environment for vegetation to thrive.
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Leafiest residential suburbs covered
In Greater Sydney, Warimoo (62%), Annangrove (56%) and Church Point (53%) topped the list of the greenest residential suburbs, while in Greater Melbourne, Olinda (71%), North Warrandyte (64%) and Mount Macedon (60%) feature as some of the leafiest locales.
Brisbane has more tree cover than any other Australian capital, new aerial imagery shows.
1. Copenhagen, Denmark: Known for its bike-friendly streets and commitment to carbon neutrality, Copenhagen has long been considered one of the greenest cities in the world. The city has set a goal to be carbon neutral by 2025.
Vienna – the world's greenest city. You can't get much greener than Vienna: Among more than 100 major cities, Vienna took first place in the ranking of “The World's 10 Greenest Cities 2020”.
Forest area
Queensland has the largest area of Australia's forest (51.8 million hectares—39% of Australia's forest), with the Northern Territory (23.7 million hectares—18%), Western Australia (21.0 million hectares—16%), and New South Wales (20.4 million hectares—15%), making up much of the balance.
Queensland has the largest proportion of Australia's total forest area (41 per cent), followed by New South Wales (18 per cent) (Table 1).
The Huon pine is Australia's oldest living tree and is one of the oldest living organisms on earth. Individuals have been known to reach an age of 3,000 years. Fossil records from a tree found in a boggy area in the south west of Tasmania were dated at 3,462 years!
Perth has more hours of sunshine than other Australian city. The over 2 million residents have an amazing outdoor lifestyle – surf beaches, Swan River and Kings Park (400 hectare of protected park and bushland). From its beautiful weather to its endless daytrip options, Perth has plenty to offer its locals.
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane were ranked amongst 100 of the world's cities on the three pillars of sustainability as measured by the 2022 Index: planet, people, and profit. Sydney is the highest-placed Australian city in the index, and the only one to break the top third of the rankings at 33.
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.
“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 region referred to as 'The Daintree Rainforest' encompasses an area of approximately 1,200 square kilometres, from the Daintree River north to Cooktown and west to the Great Divide, representing the single largest block of tropical rainforest in Australia.
Eucalypts. With 2,800 species of eucalypts (gum trees), these are the trees most commonly associated with Australia.
The world's oldest rainforest, the Daintree is so beautiful and lush that it was the inspiration for the movie Avatar. World Heritage-listed for its biodiversity, it's home to 663 species of animal, 230 butterfly species, and more than 2,800 different types of plants – most of which are not found anywhere else.
By far the largest part of Australia is arid or semi-arid. A total of 18% of Australia's mainland consists of named deserts, while additional areas are considered to have a desert climate based on low rainfall and high temperature.
What Is the City With Most Trees in the World? Tampa, Florida is the city with most trees in the world.
Oslo, Norway
It is a pollution-free place with great natural beauty visible from every angle. The streets are clean because people here do not litter their garbage on the ground or throw things out of windows when driving–they use appropriate trash containers instead.
1. Tegallalang Rice Terrace, Bali. Located near Ubud, one of Bali's most densely forested towns, is the UNESCO World Heritage Tegallalang Rice Terrace. One of the greenest places on earth, the layered structure is one of the most calming and captivating landscapes in Indonesia.
Nashville claimed the title of the least sustainable city in the country by earning a score of 3.46.