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Where did Australia rank in the happiest countries list? Our great southern land ranked 12th on the list this year. This is the same as it was in 2022, but we dropped down from our position of 11th in 2020. The highest we've been in the last decade was in 2016, when we were ranked 9th globally.
Happiness Index, 0 (unhappy) - 10 (happy)
For that indicator, we provide data for Australia from 2013 to 2022. The average value for Australia during that period was 7.24 points with a minimum of 7.09 points in 2022 and a maximum of 7.35 points in 2013. The latest value from 2022 is 7.09 points.
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.
1. Hobart. With low crime rates and a relatively low cost of living, Hobart scores a relaxation score of 9 – making it the most relaxing area to live in in Australia. The city has plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as an art museum (the Mona) and plenty of sights to see.
It's known as one of the friendliest towns in Queensland
Voted as Queensland's Friendliest Town in 2013, Cloncurry's quality outback hospitality earned itself the reputation as the friendly heart of the great north-west.
Australians over 65, who live in Queensland, own a house and pet are the happiest people in the country, according to new NAB insights. The NAB Wellbeing Index released today reveals Aussies are generally experiencing increased wellbeing and are noticeably less anxious compared to three months ago.
Almost all Australians (97%) believe income makes a difference to living a happy life and almost half (49%) consider it to have a big difference. Location is another key factor, with a similar proportion believing where a person lives (93%) affects their ability to live a happy life.
Finland is the No. 1 happiest country in the world for the sixth year in a row. Finland has been the happiest country in the world since 2016. The World Happiness Report released its annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world and for the sixth year in a row Finland has landed in the top spot.
Australia's long been referred to as 'the lucky country' and now we can start saying we're one of the happiest countries in the world, too. The United Nation's 2023 World Happiness Index has just been released, and Australia has come in at a very cheery 12th position.
It's official: Melbourne has been named the friendliest city in the world. Melbourne has had an impressive 2022. One of its neighbourhoods was named the coolest in Australia. It was then awarded the title of the most LQBTQIA+-friendly city in Australia (and the fourth worldwide).
After maintaining the highest standard of community well-being for seven consecutive years, it comes as no surprise that the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) cemented itself as the best place to live in Australia.
Australia scored highly in the United Nations' 2022 World Happiness Report, ranking as the 12th happiest country out of 156 countries – ahead of Canada (15th), the United States (16th) and the United Kingdom (17th).
In fact, Australians are renowned for their laid-back nature and unique sense of humour. Another thing Australians are known for is their love of sport, recreation and the great outdoors.
The report dropped earlier this week with a ranking of the happiest countries, the least happy and those in between. Australia ranked 12th behind Austria and ahead of Canada, Ireland, the United States, Germany, Belgium, Czechia, the United Kingdom and Lithuania.
1. Finland: For the sixth year in a row, Finland is the world's happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report. Aleksanterinkatu (Aleksi Street) in Helsinki is pictured.
Melbourne has been named the world's “friendliest” city, beating 22 other international favourites and arch-rival Sydney.
Topping off the list of the most expensive suburbs in Queensland is Teneriffe. Northeast of Brisbane CBD, Teneriffe is located 2.5 kilometres away. This suburb was once an industrial area.
4876 – Bamaga, Seisia, New Mapoon – State rank #1. 4382 – Ballandean and Wyberba – State rank #2. 4480 – Quilpie, Eromanga – State rank #3. 4454 – Injune, Beilba, Baffle West – State rank #4.