Where is the safest place to live in Australia?

In 2019, Sydney was named the safest city in Australia and was ranked as the 5th safest city in the world on The Economist's 2019 Safe Cities Index. Melbourne was ranked 10th in the same year. Australia as a country is generally considered a very safe place to live.
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What place in Australia has the lowest crime rate?

Data from the AFP (2019) indicates that suburbs with lowest number of crime incidents, include the Molonglo Valley (439) - a relatively new suburb with a low population density, Weston Creek (1066), Woden (2073), Inner South (2881) and Gungahlin (3695).
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Where is the best place in Australia to live?

Best Places to Live in Australia
  1. Sydney. With its blue harbor and famous Opera House, Sydney is Australia's most iconic city. ...
  2. Melbourne. Melbourne is Australia's second largest city. ...
  3. Perth. Perth works hard and plays hard. ...
  4. Brisbane and the Gold Coast. ...
  5. Adelaide. ...
  6. Canberra. ...
  7. Hobart and Tasmania. ...
  8. The Blue Mountains Region.
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Which city is safe to live in Australia?

Sydney was Australia's safest city, coming it at number four overall. Sydney also ranked highest in the world for digital security.
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Where is the happiest place to live in Australia?

Top 10 Happiest Areas in Australia:
  • Inner West Sydney NSW (59% net above)
  • Outer East Melbourne VIC (58% net above)
  • Northern Melbourne VIC (57% net above)
  • Inner Melbourne VIC (57% net above)
  • Hobart TAS (56% net above)
  • North Shore Sydney NSW (55% net above)
  • Inner Sydney NSW (55% net above)
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10 Best Places to Live in Australia | Study, Job or Retirement



What is the nicest town in Australia?

The Most Beautiful Towns In Australia
  • Alice Springs, Northern Territory. ...
  • Broome, Western Australia. ...
  • Birdsville, Queensland. ...
  • Port Douglas, Queensland. ...
  • Central Tilba, New South Wales. ...
  • Esperance, Western Australia. Natural Feature. ...
  • Yamba, New South Wales. Architectural Landmark. ...
  • Port Fairy, Victoria. Architectural Landmark.
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Which is the cheapest city to live in Australia?

5 Cheapest Places to Live in Australia
  • Adelaide. Bursting with culture, events, entertainment, and flavor, Adelaide is regarded as Australia's food and wine capital. ...
  • Cairns. The city of Cairns in northern Queensland lies some 2500 km north of Adelaide. ...
  • Sunshine Coast. ...
  • Geelong. ...
  • Perth.
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Is Sydney or Melbourne safer?

The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released its Safe Cities Index 2021 — the fourth edition of the report — which ranked Sydney in 4th place (up from 5th last year) and Melbourne in 8th place (up from 10th place last year) in a tie with Singapore.
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Which regions of Australia have the highest quality of life?

Cities With The Best Quality of Life In Australia 2020
  • Melbourne.
  • Sydney.
  • Perth.
  • Brisbane.
  • Canberra,
  • Adelaide.
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Where is the best rural place to live in Australia?

Want a home among the gum trees? The best Australian rural towns to settle down
  • 128 Hydes Creek Road, Bellingen. ...
  • 1556 Yarrabin Road, Mudgee.
  • 11 Reef Street, Maldon.
  • 5 Fourth Street, Hepburn Springs.
  • 20 Lymington Road, Cygnet.
  • 16 Kulkyne Street, Renmark SA 5341.
  • 360 Summit Road, Mundaring.
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Where is the best place to retire in Australia?

7 of the best places to retire to in Australia
  • Mornington Peninsula, Victoria.
  • Shoalhaven region, New South Wales.
  • St Helens, Tasmania.
  • Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
  • Beechworth, Victoria.
  • Esperance, Western Australia.
  • Victor Harbor, South Australia.
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Which town has the best climate in Australia?

Port Macquarie has, according to the CSIRO, the best climate in Australia, with mild winters and gentle summers, and water warm enough to swim in for most of the year.
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What is the safest Australian state?

The Northern Territory recorded Australia's highest offender rate of 5709 per 100,000 people, followed by South Australia (3265), Tasmania (2281), Queensland (2201), NSW (1894) and Western Australia (1873). Victoria is the safest it has been in 10 years. according to crime figures from the ABS.
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Is Canada safer than Australia?

Australia reported 46.01 crimes per 100,000 citizens. Australia is ranked 69th out of 164 countries when it comes to crime in general while Canada did better with only 39.03 crimes per 100,000 and ranking 80th.
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Is UK safer than Australia?

Beginning with general crime rates you can already see that the UK and Australia have little difference in their assault and murder rates. While the murder rate does spike slightly for Australians per 100,000 inhabitants, there is a drop of 0.4% of people victimised by assaults in Australia compared to the UK.
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Is Queensland a safe place to live?

Queensland is sunny, beautiful and diverse. It is also, by world standards, relatively safe. However, it is still important to use common sense to protect yourself and your belongings when living, studying and travelling in Queensland.
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Is Sydney safer than Brisbane?

In a recent global survey, Brisbane outperformed both Sydney and Melbourne to be ranked 39th best city in the world to raise a family. Attributing to the success was Brisbane's safety, health and education facilities, air quality and affordability.
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Is Darwin safe to live?

OVERALL RISK : MEDIUM. In general, Darwin can be considered a safe city, but minor crimes happen here. Beware worth scammers and pickpocketers. Perhaps the greatest danger is brought by the wildlife of this region - dangerous crocodiles, poisonous snakes, and sweltering heat.
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Where is the nicest but cheapest place to live?

Here are the top 10 most affordable cities to live in the U.S., according to the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living report.
  • Cedar Park, Texas.
  • Midland, Texas.
  • Ogden, Utah.
  • Raleigh, North Carolina.
  • Provo, Utah.
  • Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Austin, Texas.
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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How much money do I need to live comfortably in Australia?

ASFA estimates that the lump sum needed at retirement to support a comfortable lifestyle is $640,000 for a couple and $545,000 for a single person. This assumes a partial Age Pension. ASFA estimates that a modest lifestyle, which covers the basics, is mostly met by the Age Pension.
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What is the rudest city in Australia?

Just over 36 per cent of voters listed Townsville as the worst city in the nation, with most blaming high levels of crime.
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Which Australian state is the friendliest?

Perth. 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.
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What is the most Bogan town in Australia?

By Nick Galvin

Tasmania is the bogan capital of Australia and if you're seeking bogans in the ACT look no further than the nation's parliament. These are just some of the findings to come out of a “bogan odyssey” completed by self-proclaimed boganologist Paul Fenech.
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