The Top 15 Cities to Visit and Live in Australia

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Indigenous People’s Disclosure

This article is written about the cities in Australia. The author hereby acknowledges the status of the Australian Aboriginals as the first people of the Australian territory on which this mini-booklet is based.

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The Top 15 Cities to Visit and Live in Australia 3 | Page placesandfortune.com TABLE OF CONTENT - Table of Content 3 - Introduction 4 - The Top 15 Cities to Visit and Live in Australia 5 o Sunshine Coast 6 o Sydney 7 o Perth 8 o Canberra 9 o Adelaide 10 o Darwin 11 o Hobart 12 o Townsville 13 o Geelong 14 o Wollongong 15 o The Other Five (5) Cities 16 - Summary 17 - Conclusion 18

Australia as a huge “island-continent” country has a good number of interesting cities – many are highly developed and some retains a “town-feel”. Several Australian cities have consistently featured within the top 10 ranks of the EIU’s World’s Most Livable Cities list. In this mini-booklet, I will be presenting some of the top Australian cities to visit and live in.

Canberra, ACT, Australia

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INTRODUCTION

THE TOP 15 CITIES TO VISIT AND LIVE IN AUSTRALIA

Based on the review and analysis of the fifteen (15) largest cities in Australia by population, the list of the top cities in the country was developed. This review and analysis can be accessed here.

The top 15 cities to visit and live in Australia are;

- Sunshine Coast

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Sydney

Melbourne

Perth

Brisbane

Canberra

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Adelaide

- Gold Coast

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Darwin

Hobart

Newcastle

- Townsville

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Geelong

Wollongong

Cairns

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SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND

Sunshine Coast is located in southeastern part of the Australian state of Queensland about 100km north of the state capital, Brisbane.

The Sunshine Coast is characterized by great landscape (mountains and forests), white sandy beaches, sunshine throughout the year and sprawling urban settlements.

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River in Sunshine Coast, Australia

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES

With a population of over 5.2 million, Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the capital of New South Wales (NSW). The city is also the financial and economic powerhouse of the country.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Perth is the capital of Western Australia. The city of Perth is the fourth largest in Australia, it has a population of about 2 million people.

Perth is built around the Swan River and the city is the sunniest city in the whole of Australia.

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Elizabeth Quay, Perth City, Western Australia

CANBERRA, ACT, AUSTRALIA

Canberra is the capital city of Australia and the seat of the Australian National Government. Canberra is the largest inland (landlocked) city in Australia and it is the eighth largest city in the country. There are roughly 450,000 residents in Canberra.

As the seat of the national government, activities in Canberra revolves around the government institutions and education or related establishments and services.

Canberra, ACT, Australia

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ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide is the cosmopolitan coastal capital city of the Oz state of South Australia. The population of Adelaide is around 1.3 million and it is the fifth most populous city in Australia.

The city of Adelaide is known for its great foods, wines, shopping, beaches, fine arts, festivals, wildlife and nature space.

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY

The city of Darwin is the capital of the Australian State of Northern Territory.

The city is built around a harbour, Port Darwin, on a low peninsula facing the Timor Sea. Darwin city receives more rainfall than any other city in Australia.

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A Cruise Ship Docks in Darwin, Darwin, Northern Territory

HOBART, TASMANIA

Hobart, located in the south-eastern part of the Australian island state of Tasmania sits on the River Derwent. It is the capital and largest city in Tasmania - almost half of the people in Tasmania lives in Hobart!

Hobart is inhabited by about 230,000 people.

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Research Institute,
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Hobart, Tasmania,

TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND

Townsville is a coastal city and a major port in northeastern Queensland at the mouth of Ross Creek on Cleveland Bay of the Coral Sea. The city has a population of 196,800 (Australian Bureau of Statistics Estimates, 2020). There are regular day trips throughout the week from Townsville to the Great Barrier Reef.

Townsville Strand, Townsville, Queensland, Australia

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GEELONG, VICTORIA

Geelong is a coastal city and a port in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. With a population of approximately 270,000, Geelong can be found 75km southwest of Melbourne the capital of Victoria.

The city of Geelong is one of the most livable cities in Victoria.

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Geelong Waterfront, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

WOLLONGONG, NEW SOUTH WALES (NSW)

Wollongong is a coastal city about 80km (roughly an hour drive) south of Sydney.

Colloquially called “The Gong”, Wollongong is sited on the coast of the Tasman Sea. There are about 300,000 residents living in metro Wollongong which makes the city the third most populous city in NSW after Sydney and Newcastle.

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Stanwell Tops, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

THE OTHER FIVE (5) CITIES

Melbourne, Victoria

Brisbane, Queensland

Newcastle, NSW

Gold Coast, Queensland

Cairns, Queensland

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Ten of the top 15 cities to visit and live in Australia are summarized below with what they are mostly known for:

1. Sunshine Coast – known for its affordability, safety, beautiful beaches and relaxed lifestyle.

2. Sydney – the largest city in Australia and the financial and economic powerhouse of the country.

3. Melbourne – the culture capital of Australia.

4. Perth – the sunniest city in Australia.

5. Brisbane – known for its River Cruises, Botanic Gardens and Parks.

6. Canberra – the Capital City of Australia, has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.

7. Adelaide – known for its beaches, great foods, festivals and parks.

8. Gold Coast – host to the Surfers Paradise a worldfamous surfing hub!

9. Darwin – the wettest city in Australia.

10.Hobart – a great place to see native Australian wildlife such as the Tasmanian Devil, Koalas and Wombats.

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SUMMARY

Australia is an amazing country with very pleasant and accommodating people. The country is great to visit, tour, explore and live in.

From the expat filled Perth in Western Australia to multicultural city of Melbourne, the Top End “crocs-filled” port city of Darwin, the high-energy and fast-paced Sydney and “gentle” Brisbane in the Oz Sunshine State of Queensland, Australian cities have some things in common – beaches, sunshine and green spaces!

No matter which city in Australia you are, there is always an “Aussie-feel” in everything from the food, wines, streets, people and natural environment. This is perhaps one of the reasons why Australia is a unique country and conducive for any legitimate visiting goals or objectives –be it education, recreation, entertainment, sport, or economic and business opportunities, the Land Down Under is a heartwarming host!

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CONCLUSION
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