1. Sydney. You can not visit Australia and avoid Sydney, the largest metropolis and the most popular tourist place in Australia.
New South Wales. New South Wales is the Goldilocks state of Australia: not too hot, not too cold, but just right. It has sun not cyclones, trundling wombats rather than crocodiles, warm winters and lazy summers. Come and visit, make yourself at home, but enjoy more than just porridge.
“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.”
Australia's richest suburbs have been revealed, with the majority of high-income earners located in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) analysed the tax returns of more than 15 million Aussies from the 2020-21 financial year to come up with the rich list.
The United Nations process the annual World Happiness Report to understand what happiness is and how it affects our lives, cultures and economy. Australia is ranked under 12, Canada 15 and the United States is 16th and a popular destination for most South Africans, the United Kingdom is 17th.
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.
While Sydney topped the list of best cities to live, its position in other fields put it at fifth overall. See where other Australian cities ranked, and who took out the number one spot. Click through to see the top 20.
The most common verbal greeting is a simple “Hey”, “Hello”, or “Hi”. Some people may use Australian slang and say “G'day” or “G'day mate”. However, this is less common in cities. Many Australians greet by saying “Hey, how are you?”.
Australia is known for many things, including swathes of tropical beaches, marine reserves, Aboriginal culture, cute koalas, rolling wine country, and lush rainforests.
“Historians would argue it stems from the early years, in a land of open space and a climate suited to outdoor activities. This is an important element. Success on the international stage is important, with Australians taking great pride in the success of their athletes.”
American ranchers loved Australian Shepherds because they were great herders, but Aussies rose to fame among the general population because of their frequent appearances in rodeos. Not only could Aussies help herd the bulls, they could also perform tricks.
There are also a number of terms for Australia, such as: Aussie, Oz, Lucky Country, and land of the long weekend.
Australia ranks amongst the highest in the world for quality of life, health, education, economic freedom, civil liberties and political rights.
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. It's also predicted to reach the top 5 wealthiest cities in the world by 2040.
Small Towns in Australia
The smallest town in Australia is the quirky Cooladdi (Aboriginal meaning “Black Duck”), which is placed between Quilpie and Charleville in southwest Queensland. Coolidge is actually a ghost town and, even though it once had a population of 270, now it's home to only four people.
With an approximate population of 4.5 million inhabitants, Sydney is the largest and the oldest city in Australia. The first settlers arrived in 1788. Situated on Sydney Harbour and next to Circular Quay, The Rocks is the starting point of European settlement in Australia.
Australia is ranked third highest of the fourteen countries in terms of overall victimisation, behind the other two non-European countries, the USA and Canada. In assaults involving force, sexual incidents, burglary and motor vehicle thefts, Australia ranked highest of all countries surveyed.
The homicide rate in Australia in 2021 was 0.86 per 100,000, which was lower than New Zealand's 1.0 per 100,000 and 1.3 per 100,000 in the United Kingdom. In comparison to North America in 2021, the United States and Canada had homicide rates of 3.8 and 2.2 per 100,000, respectively.
Income, location and social network are just some of the factors that contribute to our quality of life in Australia, and indeed help Australians live a happy life.
Australians are the richest people in the world, with a median wealth three times that of the average American, a new report has shown.
Australia has a strong tradition of respect for the rights and freedoms of every individual. This tradition is founded on the rule of law, which is a core value of our democracy requiring that all authority be subject to, and constrained by, the law.