Queensland's 'happiness hotspots' revealed Bond University has revealed the Sunshine State's happy hotspots and Brisbane City and the Redlands take out the top two. The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Noosa also feature in the top 10.
A locality in the south-east has been named Queensland's 'most liveable' town. Using 2021 Census data, demographer Bernard Salt looked at 752 small towns across the country and found Tamborine Mountain came out on top in the Sunshine State.
Survey finds Canberra to be the happiest city in Australia.
Queensland claimed the title of the country's happiest state.
Tasmania, with the highest average wellbeing score of 76.1, comes out on top, followed closely by Victoria and South Australia. Western Australia, on the other hand, has the lowest average wellbeing score at 75, just below that of New South Wales and Queensland.
Amongst the many great reasons to move to Brisbane and Queensland is the opportunity it provides to raise your family in a safe, secure, and healthy environment. Crime rates are much lower than in most other cities around the world. Your family can enjoy a healthy, outdoor lifestyle all year round.
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.
You may want more independence or you have work or study that makes moving necessary. Other young people choose to leave home because they don't get on with their parents, or they are forced to leave because of ongoing abuse or violence.
Queens Park is one of the most amazing and quiet cities to reside in Australia. Upper Caboolture In Queensland is a perfect place for lovers of a quiet environment. Apart from being a peaceful and relaxing area, it also provides residents with important amenities.
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.
“The friendliest city in Australia awards goes to Perth, thanks to its lively locals, engaging social scene and ease of access for first-time visitors. Perth is a wonderfully vibrant and social place to be. Expect to make new friends in every bar you go to.”
The Sunshine Coast region has some of the best places to live in Queensland, and here's why: Beautiful landscapes and walking trails. Artisan culture and local produce.
Caloundra on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has been a popular retirement destination for decades. With Brisbane being accessible by a short drive, and year-round sunny weather, it's not hard to see why.
Tasmania. Tasmania was named the 'bogan capital of Australia' with Taswegians earning four spots in the final. On the island of Tasmania, half the population has literacy and/or numeracy difficulties, and the unemployment rate is higher than it is in mainland Australia.
Tasmania has been named the unhealthiest state in the country with the highest stress levels, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and smoking rates.
#1: Bundaberg – the cheapest place to live in Queensland
Considered the cheapest place to live in Queensland, Bundaberg South features a robust economy, elevated infrastructure spending, and affordable homes. The median house price in the suburb is less than $300,000.
Jimboomba saw 11,300 new residents (up 6.3 per cent), Brisbane Inner had 10,900 people added to the area (4.2 per cent), Caloundra was up by 10,700 individuals (3.8 per cent), Browns Plains added 9,600 (3.4 per cent), North Lakes 9,200 (3.5 per cent), Caboolture 8,100 (3.4 per cent), Toowoomba 7,300 (1.5 per cent), ...
“Ipswich is Queensland's fastest growing city and council is doing everything it can to get people into homes,” Mayor Harding said. “Last quarter, council approved 269 proposed new lots, 573 new lots were created, and 690 new dwellings were built.
Countries such as Thailand and Malaysia are popular with Australians because they are a 'day flight' away from most capital cities and have all the advantage of great weather, good / great health care systems and English being spoken in the country.
The cheapest major city for housing in Australia is Adelaide. Overall, it's 61.19% less expensive than in Sydney with rent being on average $1,338 cheaper a month.
New research by Compare the Market has named the most cost-effective cities to live in based on factors such as the average income, utility costs, grocery costs and apartment costs. Melbourne was crowned the most cost-effective city in Australia, scoring 3.36 out of 5 stars.