While Sydney topped the list of best cities to live, its position in other fields put it at fifth overall. See where other Australian cities ranked, and who took out the number one spot. Click through to see the top 20.
Queensland. If you are a beach and nature lover, Queensland is an ideal place to visit in Australia. With an area of 1.853 million square kilometres, 1955 islands, 1711 beaches, and the only place on earth where the reef meets the rainforest, Queensland is a pure paradise.
1. Sydney: Chilled Beaches in a Thrilling Metropolis. It goes without saying that no trip to Australia is complete without experiencing New South Wales' infamous capital city. Explore Sydney's dreamy surf beaches, scenic harbor, and endless list of impressive entertainment spots.
With 126,900 millionaires, Sydney made it to number 10 with the report noting especially strong growth in wealth in the Harbour City over the past 20 years, making it Australia's wealthiest city. It's also predicted to reach the top 5 wealthiest cities in the world by 2040.
Mungallala Methodist Church was built in 1964. It has now closed. In 2016, the Australian Taxation Office listed Mungallala as having the lowest mean taxable income by postcode, making it the poorest town in Australia, which led the ABC to do a documentary on the town for their online "storyhunters" program.
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.
South Australia has been crowned Australia's most considerate state! South Australians have been found to be the most likely to consider other people's needs, according to the Helga's Kindness Index, a first-of-its-kind report examining the state of kindness in the country.
Adelaide – South Australia
With low crime statistics and affordable housing, it's no wonder that Adelaide consistently ranks among the most liveable cities in the world. Australia is also a great option for international students, with Adelaide being one of the most popular choices.
The most populated cities are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin. Sydney is the most heavily populated, with a whopping 5.312 million inhabitants, but it is in fact not the capital of Australia as many people believe.
“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.
New research by Compare the Market has named the most cost-effective cities to live in based on factors such as the average income, utility costs, grocery costs and apartment costs. Melbourne was crowned the most cost-effective city in Australia, scoring 3.36 out of 5 stars.
Sydney is still the most expensive city in Australia — you'll pay around a quarter more for living expenses in Sydney than if you lived in Darwin or Melbourne, and even more if you stayed in Adelaide or Hobart. The overall costs of living in Adelaide and Hobart are very similar.
New South Wales: a diverse economy and high income
Among all the states and territories in Australia, New South Wales is considered the richest state. It has the largest economy, a diverse range of industries, and a higher-than-average income, which contribute to its status as the wealthiest state.
Five of the country's top 10 richest towns are located in Western Australia, according to the latest census data, with Dampier taking the top spot with 22% of its residents earning more than $4,000 per week.
A nuanced state of affairs
Tasmania, with the highest average wellbeing score of 76.1, comes out on top, followed closely by Victoria and South Australia. Western Australia, on the other hand, has the lowest average wellbeing score at 75, just below that of New South Wales and Queensland.