According to the Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) latest "2024 Global Liveability Index," five Australian cities made the top 20, representing a quarter of the world's most livable cities. The cities on the list are Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, and Brisbane. While these cities excel in healthcare, education, infrastructure, and cultural environments, they also face challenges such as insufficient housing supply and high property prices.
Melbourne
first,MelbourneMelbourne ranked fourth globally with an overall score of 97. Despite receiving full marks for healthcare and education, it fell to fourth place from third last year due to a decline in its infrastructure score. The main challenge is a "severe housing crisis" affecting several regions. While Melbourne's liveability is boosted by its high-quality healthcare and education facilities, housing prices and rental costs remain major issues.
Sydney
SydneyRanked seventh with a score of 96.6, a decrease from last year. While Sydney performs well in healthcare and education, a lack of rental housing supply and rising property prices have impacted its score. While Sydney offers a high quality of life and abundant cultural and recreational facilities, housing costs are a significant consideration for residents.
Adelaide
AdelaideAdelaide's 11th-place ranking demonstrates its stable living environment and excellent quality of life. It is renowned for its stable living environment, high-quality healthcare, and educational resources. The city boasts a rich cultural scene and arts scene, offering numerous entertainment options. Furthermore, Adelaide's housing prices are relatively affordable compared to other major cities, attracting many families and retirees.
Perth
Perth, the capital of Western Australia, ranks 15th among the most livable cities globally. With its beautiful natural landscapes and high-quality amenities, Perth is an ideal destination for both residents and investors. Despite housing challenges, Perth's overall quality of life remains excellent, despite its excellent infrastructure and public services. The city's pleasant climate and abundant outdoor activities attract a large number of immigrants and tourists.
Brisbane
Brisbane ranks 16th in this ranking, remaining one of Australia's most livable cities. With its rich cultural offerings and excellent educational resources, Brisbane is an ideal place for families and young professionals. The city boasts a pleasant climate, well-developed infrastructure, and a good public transportation system. Its thriving economy and diverse job opportunities also attract significant immigration and investment.
All city rankings:
- Vienna, Austria
- The city scored 98.4 overall. It topped the list for the third consecutive year, receiving full marks for stability, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. The only areas where it scored lower were culture and environment, largely due to a lack of major sporting events.Property Guides) (AffairsCloud).
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Total score 98.0. Maintaining the second place, thanks to a stable social environment, high-quality medical care and education, and good infrastructure (Property Guides).
- Zurich, Switzerland
- With a total score of 97.1, it rose to third place from sixth last year and is known for its comprehensive healthcare and education systems.Property Guides) (AffairsCloud).
- Melbourne, Australia
- The country scored 97.0 overall. Despite a drop in its infrastructure score, it remained in the top five, with strong performance in healthcare and education.7NEWS) (Property Guides).
- Calgary, Canada
- Total score 96.8. Known for its high-quality medical and education systems, as well as its stable social environment (AffairsCloud).
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Total score 96.8. Tied with Calgary for fifth place, with good healthcare, education, and infrastructure (Property Guides) (AffairsCloud).
- Sydney, Australia
- Vancouver, Canada
- Total score 96.6. Tied with Sydney for seventh place, it has excellent healthcare and education systems, as well as a beautiful natural environment.Property Guides).
- Osaka, Japan
- Total score 96.4. Known for its efficient infrastructure and excellent public services (Property Guides).
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Total score 96.4. Tied with Osaka for ninth place, it has good education and medical systems and a pleasant environment.Property Guides).
- Adelaide, Australia
- The total score is 96.0. Its stable living environment and high-quality medical and educational resources make it rank high.Wikipedia) (Property Guides).
- Toronto, Canada
- The total score is 95.8. Although it fell out of the top ten, it still maintains a high level of livability, thanks to its excellent medical and education systems.AffairsCloud).
- Oslo, Norway
- Total score 95.6. Known for its high quality of living standards and environmental initiatives (Property Guides).
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Total score 95.4. High-quality healthcare and education system, and environmentally friendly (Property Guides).
- Perth, Australia
- The total score is 95.3. The beautiful natural scenery and high-quality living facilities make it rank among the best. (Property Guides).
- Brisbane, Australia
- The total score is 95.2. Rich cultural activities and excellent educational resources make it an ideal place to live (Property Guides) (AffairsCloud).
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Total score 95.0. Known for its open social environment and high quality of life (Property Guides).
- Hamburg, Germany
- Total score 94.8. Has good public services and environmental protection measures (Property Guides).
- Berlin, Germany
- The city scored a total of 94.6. Its cultural diversity and high-quality living facilities earned it a high ranking.Property Guides).
- Wellington, New Zealand
- The total score is 94.4. High-quality medical and education systems and a pleasant environment make it a top scorer.Property Guides).
These cities excel in stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and cultural environment, making them the best places to live in the world.
Overall, Australian cities excel in global livability. High-quality healthcare, education, infrastructure, and cultural environments are key strengths of these cities. However, high housing prices and rents remain a major factor impacting livability. The success of these cities reflects their attractive locations for living and working, attracting residents and investment from around the world.
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