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.
Canberra is most likely the safest and best city to live in Australia, with a substantially lower crime rate. Because of its fascinating attractions, Canberra has been ranked as one of the foremost places to live in Australia for family immigrants.
Kiama has been named the best town in Australia.
“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.
It's freezing in winter, baking hot in summer and has more roundabouts than just about any city in Australia, but Canberrans seem to like it that way.
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).
The Index found the Northern Territory and Tasmania are the most welcoming states, Western Australia is the most encouraging, New South Wales is the most patient, and of course SA is the most considerate.
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 many people have already moved to Tasmania to escape the heat in other states, some doomsday preppers are weighing up the island state as a post-apocalyptic option. Tasmania scored highly in the report in terms of its climate, electricity supply, agricultural resources and population density.
4. Investing in government and corporate bonds. Government and corporate bonds are considered the safest option as they offer a fixed rate of return. The advantage of this is that they do not fluctuate wildly like other investments, but the disadvantage is that without the lows there are no corresponding highs.
The most expensive place for housing in Australia is Sydney. Including utilities, it's 48.51% higher than the cost of Adelaide, which is the least priciest capital city. Monthly rent in a 2 bedroom apartment* is likely to cost you around $671 more a month in Sydney than in Melbourne.
Between 2010–2017, Melbourne was ranked the most liveable city in the world. In 2023, it's the most liveable city in Australia — yet again.
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.
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.
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.
Cooladdi is a rural locality in the Shire of Murweh, Queensland, Australia. The town is 88.9 kilometres (55.2 mi) south-west of Charleville. Claims have been made that Cooladdi is Australia's smallest town by population.
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.
1. Finland. For the sixth year running, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world.
Hobart, Tasmania is the cheapest place to live in Australia. The historic capital of Australia's smallest state offers low house prices and living costs amidst beautiful scenery.
Brisbane, the Gold Coast and coastal areas of south-east Queensland, up to Bundaberg, all recorded net population in-flows. Overall, close to a net 87,000 Australians moved to Queensland between June 2020 and June 2022.