Gold Coast is one of the cheapest places to live in Australia (89th globally). It is known for its high-standard education and academia and its budget-friendly living. International students will find the Gold Coast the perfect combination of study and social life, with its magnificent beaches and nightlife.
Coober Pedy, South Australia
A suburban community in South Australia, Coober Pedy's median house price is $72,000 and its average rent price is $180 per week (or $720 per month). Coober Pedy is often called the opal capital of the world due to the high levels of the mineral that are found there.
REIWA President Damian Collins. Credit: The West Australian. Despite Perth now outperforming the Sydney and Melbourne property markets for price growth, Western Australia remains the most affordable state in the country.
The cheapest major city for housing in Australia is Adelaide. Overall, it's 55% less expensive than in Sydney with rent being on average $1,059 cheaper a month.
Most affordable suburbs in 2022
Kambalda East in Western Australia was named the most affordable suburb for houses, with a median value of $118,525. For units, the most affordable suburb was Laguna Quays in Queensland, with a median value of just $72,076.
Canberra is the happiest capital of Australia, according to research.
Queensland claimed the title of the country's happiest state. Savings aspirations among Australians remain very high, with the number of people trying to save rising to 76% overall (73% in Q2), and to 96% among 18 to 29-year-old women. Pets continue to be the biggest contributor to a person's wellbeing.
A majority of people experiencing homelessness long-term in Australia are found in the large cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. It is estimated that on any given night approximately 116,000 people will be homeless and many more are living in insecure housing, "one step away from being homeless".
Mississippi is the cheapest place to live in the United States, with a cost of living 16.7% lower than the national average. It also has the cheapest transportation on our countdown. Now, 4.5% unemployment was an all-time low for Mississippi in early 2022, but it's pretty high compared to the national average.
Mungallala is a rural town and locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, the locality of Mungallala had a population of 136 people.
Melbourne is considered by some to be the best city to live in Australia, and has even been ranked as the world's most livable city more than once. It's home to a thriving live music scene, late-night bars and laneways dotted with cafés and coffee shops.
Sydney, NSW
They also place the highest priority on their wellness compared to the rest of Australia, with 70% of Sydneysiders stated that wellness is a high priority for them.
Big 7 Travel states
“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.
1. Melbourne. The Global Liveability Index 2022 has ranked Melbourne as the 10th most liveable city in the world and top of the most liveable cities in Australia.
Beachside suburbs like Coogee and Bondi come out on top for liveability.
Sydney has been named the second most unaffordable housing market in the world according to new research.