Where to Live in Australia

Adelaide
With a population of more than one million people, Adelaide is definitely a large city, but its proponents claim it feels more like a large town. Located in the State of South Australia, the city enjoys a Mediterranean-like climate and a very relaxed lifestyle. It has good beaches, an efficient urban transportation system, affordable housing, and low-volume traffic. Adelaide is also close to the Barossa Valley, a key player in the South Australia wine industry, and home to the University of Adelaide, a leading centre of education and research.

Primary Industries in South Australia
Plastics, Bio-Security, Food/Fisheries, Wine, Minerals, Petroleum, Aquaculture, Horticulture

Primary Industries in Adelaide
Automotive Services, Banking/Financial Services, Family-owned and managed businesses, Building/Construction, State Government, Health Services, Tourism/Hospitality

Brisbane
The third largest city in Australia, Brisbane is the thriving capital of the State of Queensland. Located in the south-eastern part of the state, it boosts over 1700 parks, premier sports facilities, restaurants and cafés, arts and cultural venues, and, of course, picture-perfect weather. Brisbane claims it is one of the world’s most “liveable” cities; it is certainly one of Australia’s fastest-growing. Brisbane is situated on Moreton Bay and the tranquil Brisbane River divides the downtown core from the surrounding areas, each of which holds attractions in its own right. Within an hour of the city are a rainforest, beaches, and wildlife sanctuaries.

Primary Industries in Queensland
Sugar, Mining, Fisheries/Aquaculture, Forestry, Agriculture, Environmental Management, Water Management,

Primary Industries in Brisbane
Agribusiness, Energy/Resources, Biotechnology, Financial Services, State Government

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Canberra
Australia’s capital city is home to more than 300,000 people. The city has evolved over an 80-year period making it a relative newcomer in the world of capitals. The National Capital Authority of the Australian Government claims that “Canberra is the symbolic home of all Australians. It reflects the attitudes, status and symbolism of Australian society, Australian culture and Australian diversity”. The city is home to many national attractions including Parliament House, the National Library, the National Gallery, the National Museum of Australia, and the High Court of Australia. Canberra is in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) surrounded by New South Wales. It is 150 kilometres inland, 281 kilometres from Sydney and 660 kilometres from Melbourne.

Primary Industries in Canberra
Government Services (federal, state and local), Defence, Property/Business Services, Building/Construction, Health/Community Services, Education

Melbourne
The capital of the State of Victoria and the second largest city in the country, Melbourne is a hive of industrial and commercial activity, with many international corporations headquartered here. The city has the country’s largest seaport, and is a centre for manufacturing and automotive industries. Its population includes a large number of students who attend over 30 tertiary institutions and young professionals, all of whom enjoy a sophisticated urban lifestyle. Melbourne is not only a “liveable” city; it is rich in diversity and relatively young in comparison to other urban centres (less than 200 years old). Its youthfulness is likely the reason that sports, fashion and festivals rank high on the city scene. This is an open-minded, modern city; in addition to English, resident speak over 100 languages. As for weather, it is said that Melbourne can experience all four seasons in the same day.

Primary Industries in Victoria
Aerospace, Automotive, Services (Financial, Property, Government, Insurance, Retail), Machinery/Equipment Manufacturing, Mining, Oil and Gas, Science/Research

Primary Industries in Melbourne
Automotive, Professional, Commercial and Finance Services, Manufacturing/Logistics

Perth
The capital and most populous city in Western Australia, Perth is nestled between the Kings Park botanical gardens and the slow-moving Swan River. It comprises a business centre and inner-city residential neighbourhoods. The metropolitan area consists of over 30 municipal bodies including, Bayswater, Canning, Stirling, Gosnells, and Armadale. The city business centre is its financial heart, busy during the week, quiet on weekends. Perth is home to arts, culture and entertainment as well as to four universities. Close by are the port city of Fremantle, wineries, and the diverse natural wonders that make up Western Australia. The City of Perth is said to have a relaxed, middle-class suburban lifestyle. Its beaches are described as “pristine” and its weather is hot; it can go for weeks without substantial rainfall.

Primary Industries in Western Australia
Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Conservation/Land Management

Primary Industries in Perth
Mining, Technology, Property Development, Tourism, Retail

Sydney
The often-photographed Sydney Opera House is located on Sydney Harbour, the heart of this thriving city in the State of New South Wales on the east coast of the country. A prime economic driver of the Australian economy, Sydney is the headquarters of multinational companies in the Asia-Pacific region and an important financial centre in that market. It is also a major tourist area, attracting two-thirds of business visitors; over half of all international tourists come here. The Sydney metropolitan area is divided into 300 suburbs, governed by 38 local areas. The larger entity is home to approximately 4.1 million residents. The City of Sydney comprises the business district and inner-city neighbourhoods. It has a population of around 150,000 which is expected to grow to 180,000 by 2009. Sydney boasts a wide variety of musical, theatrical, and artistic activities, fine dining, festivals and a plethora of parks and gardens.

Primary Industries in New South Wales
Agriculture, Fishing/Aquaculture, Forestry, Minerals/Petroleum

Primary Industries in Sydney
Medicine/Biotechnology, Media/Entertainment, Advanced Manufacturing, Finance/Business Services, Information and Communications Technology