Sydney is one of Australia's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities packed with history, nature, art, culture and food. Sydney is recognised for its beautiful harbour, diverse communities and sunny climate. More than 50% of residents are born overseas, making Sydney one of the most multicultural cities in the world.
What is the most beautiful city in Australia?
Perth is officially the sunniest capital city, with an average of 3,200+ hours of sunshine every year ☀️ That's more than Bali and Los Angeles!
AUSTRALIA'S HAPPIEST CITY IS ADELAIDE: Adelaide has topped the list of happiest Australian cities according to the Happy City Index and 82 specific criteria. >>
Brisbane has been a leader in sustainability for over 20 years and is recognised as Australia's most biodiverse and green capital city. This is something that Brisbane City Council and Brisbane community members have achieved for our city together.
Not only did Canberra top the global list, but it also ranked as the highest Australian city across four of the six core quality-of-life indicators: income per person, income equality, housing expenditure and life expectancy. Discover more about what makes Canberra stand out.
1. Penrith. Nestled on the outskirts of one of Australia's most famous cities, Penrith has the honour of being named Australia's greenest small city! Boasting a phenomenal 100 points out of 100, Penrith is the joint highest-scoring city for both our data sets – and for good reason!
Brisbane has just been named as one of the friendliest cities in the world and we're the only Australian city to be listed in the top twenty. We've always known this about Brisbane but now the world is starting to discover it too.
Las Vegas, NV
Sin City reigns supreme as the nation's fun capital. "Las Vegas ranks No. 1 overall, leading the nation in both 'Entertainment and Recreation' and 'Nightlife and Parties' categories," says Lupo.
Hobart, Tasmania, is widely recognized as the cheapest major city, but smaller regional towns in Queensland and South Australia can offer even lower living costs.
Kudos to Canberra! Australia's capital has been named the third smartest city in the world in 2024. Think you're smarter than a fifth grader?
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is one of the most beautiful places to live in Australia with stunning beaches and a growing economy. It's a great choice for those looking for a laid-back yet prosperous city.
Perth has an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day, which equates to around 3,200 hours of sunshine and 138.7 clear days annually, making it Australia's sunniest capital city.
Toorak – The Undisputed Richest Suburb in Melbourne
From multi-million-dollar mansions to elite private schools and exclusive shopping strips, it has long been regarded as the richest area in Melbourne. Toorak is also home to Australia's wealthiest business leaders, celebrities, and international investors.
National finalists are determined from the Gold winners at the state and territory Top Tourism Town Awards. Fremantle in Western Australia was crowned as Australia's Top Tourism Town for 2025.
Here's a list of the top 10 most visited cities in the world in 2024.
The friendliest cities in the world in 2025, according to locals
You know that saying, “Come down for air” – aka Tasmania's catchy tourism slogan? Well, you might want to take it seriously, as Hobart came out on top as the city with the lowest air pollution levels in Australia and the third lowest in the world.
Canberra is officially Australia's #1 safest city, with a crime index rating of 26 out of 100. That places it as the 49th safest city in the world. This ranking comes from Compare the Market Australia, which analysed 6 years of public data from Numbeo's crime index.
Based on overnight temperatures in the depths of winter, Australia's coldest town is Cooma in southern New South Wales. During July, the town — known as the "capital of the Snowy Mountains" — averages minus 2.6 degrees Celsius at night, and -2C at the airport, according to figures from the BOM.
Perth has been named as the sunniest capital city in Australia with clear skies 70% of the year. The average yearly temperature is 21ºC and there are an average 24 rainy days annually. Let's take a look at what the weather is like across each season.
Copenhagen, Denmark: The cleanest city on the planet
Currently, the energy mix exceeds 30%, and it is expected to achieve energy independence by 2050. Notable features: Bicycle implementation: Copenhagen has 700,000 bicycles. 62% of its citizens use them.
Its aesthetic appeal has also been recognised by Architectural Digest, which ranked Adelaide as the most beautiful city in the world in 2024. As South Australia's government and commercial centre, Adelaide is the site of many governmental and financial institutions.