“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.”
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).
The Gold Coast was also voted the 10th most welcoming city in the world, after destinations like Mexico City and Polignano a Mare in Italy. The Gold Coast truly deserves its reputation as the most welcoming city in Australia. With so much to offer, it's the perfect place to visit or call home.
Australia's most liveable city is now also the friendliest in the world, according to a new report. Melbourne has been hailed for its kind inhabitants and inclusive culture, with the city taking top spot against its global peers, according to the Benchmarking Melbourne 2023 report released on Thursday.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Tasmania is bursting with prime natural landscapes that most of Australia has never before encountered. The majestic Bay of Fires is a small seaside village on the East Coast of Tasmania and home to one of Australia's top ten beaches.
Well, it's not quite everyone, but Census data released this week reveals in the five years to 2021, more people moved to Queensland from within Australia than any other state or territory.
Byron Bay is Australia's most hippie town, and you can have a taste of that lifestyle popping by the little car park next to the main beach (in front of Fishheads).
Whitehaven Beach
Set in the spectacular archipelago of The Whitsundays, Whitehaven is often touted as one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Ethnic Groups:
English 25.9%, Australian 25.4%, Irish 7.5%, Scottish 6.4%, Italian 3.3%, German 3.2%, Chinese 3.1%, Indian 1.4%, Greek 1.4%, Dutch 1.2%, other 15.8% (includes Australian aboriginal .
What are Australians like? Australians are very friendly and easy-going people. In fact, Australians are renowned for their laid-back nature and unique sense of humour.
Aussies pride themselves on being good friends and neighbours, and not just to people they know. They tend to greet everyone from the mail carrier to the cab driver with a “g'day” or “how ya going?”. For Australians, this emphasis on mateship creates a cheery, welcoming attitude, and one that says anyone can be a mate.
Fitzroy named the coolest neighbourhood in Australia.
Darwin is Australia's least populated place. The city has a population of 148,564 and a density of 703 people/sq km.
In some destinations, like Las Vegas, Macau or Sydney, this element of thrill juggled alongside a level of risk is systemically embedded into their culture.
Adelaide, tying with Gold Coast, has been named the healthiest cities in Australia in a new study by Mandoe Media, with Melbourne, Perth and Sydney rounding out the top 5.
The southern coast, which includes Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, has the best climate by far, with mild winters (June to August) between 41°F and 50°F (5°C and 10°C) and warm summers (December to February) between 77°F and 86°F (25°C and 30°C).
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.
Kiama has been named the best town in Australia.
The column graph shows that a higher proportion of older Australians live in Inner regional and Outer regional areas in comparison to the total population (66% of older Australians live in Major cities, 23% in Inner regional areas, 9.7% in Outer regional areas and 1.5% in Remote and very remote areas).