“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.
People seeking a life in Australia have a good reason to put Canberra, the Australian capital city, on their priority list. A new survey by the University of Canberra's Health Research Institute has found that the city's residents are happier on average than people in other Australian cities.
Nillumbik, Victoria
The northeast suburb of Melbourne had the highest overall quality of life in Australia, which made them the 'happiest' according to the study.
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.
AUSTRALIA'S HAPPIEST RESIDENTS:
South-west Perth, West Australia. Inner-Perth, West Australia. Ipswich, Queensland. Inner South and Sydney.
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.
For 2023, California dominated the list of the happiest cities in America, while Fremont, California, topped the list for the second year in a row. That's according to a recent WalletHub study, which analyzed happiness-related data metrics to determine which American cities are home to the happiest residents.
1. Find a change of scenery. Your home, neighborhood, and surroundings all have a huge impact on your quality of life—sometimes they'll contribute to your happiness, while other times they'll leave you feeling unfulfilled or unmotivated. Moving offers a fresh change of scenery that can recharge and boost your mood.
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.
Perth has been named the friendliest city in Australia. True story!
Sydney is the most famous city in Australia thanks to its blue harbor and historic Opera House. Many visitors want to settle there permanently. Sydney is one of the most liveable cities in Australia if you wish to live abroad in a major city.
Tasmania has Australia's highest wellbeing score—although it's only 1.1 points higher than WA. It has the highest satisfaction with safety, relationships and community connectedness.
For five years in a row, Finland has ranked No. 1 as the happiest country in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. In 2022's report, people in 156 countries were asked to "value their lives today on a 0 to 10 scale, with the worst possible life as a 0."
The happiest place on Earth might be Disneyland to some people, but apparently, the happiest city to live in is Fremont, California. The Bay Area city about 28 miles outside of San Francisco took the top spot this year in WalletHub's 2023 Happiest Cities in America Report.
The ten happiest countries in the world are Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Israel, and New Zealand, with happiness indices ranging from 7.82 to 7.2. Finland is the happiest country in the world, with a happiness index of 7.82.
Missing out on the top 10 by two spots is Australia. Aussies are consistently voted among the world's happiest.
Afghanistan is the world's least happy country, with citizens having reported extremely low levels of life satisfaction. Since the Taliban takeover, life has become objectively worse for Afghans, particularly women. There is a lot of conflict in the region.
Among 146 countries ranked by the report, Afghanistan scores the lowest point of 2.523 and was ranked as the least 'happy' country in the world in 2022.
Beachside suburbs like Coogee and Bondi come out on top for liveability. Close enough to the city centre while existing in their own bubble, these coastal hotspots offer exquisite views and a space to breathe away from the commotion. For trendy inner-city living, try Paddington and Potts Point.
New research has found one Aussie city is among the top 10 in the world for having a good work-life balance. Sydney came in at number eight on a global scale as being renowned for its employment opportunities and lifestyle offering, according to Kisi research .