Which Australian City Should I Live In

Take this quiz now to find out where should you live in Australia!

With a breathtaking coastline that goes on for 50,000 km, mesmerizing coral reefs, and terrains ranging from rainforests to deserts, Australia is an ideal place to travel for both the curious nature explorer and the sunbathing vacationer. More than a few tourists have expressed the desire to set up camp permanently in the island country after just a short stay and you might just agree with them. But should you settle down beachside, forest-side, or desert-side? Find out which city is the best fit for you in Australia by taking this test!

We will analyze your lifestyle, work habits, and attitudes based on your answers to this test and return with the city in Australia that fits your personality the best. You might be surprised!

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• Melbourne1055405You are in pursuit of a dream on a road less traveled. Where the beach and the city come together is where you are able to find clarity of thought.Found1788Area (km²)1566Population5,078,000VictoriaMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia and Oceania. Melbourne rates highly in education, entertainment, health care, research and development, tourism and sport, making it the world’s most liveable city —for the fifth year in a row in 2015. Melbourne is an international cultural centre, with cultural endeavours spanning major events. It is home to many of Australia’s largest and oldest cultural institutions such as the State Library of Victoria and the UNESCO World Heritage -listed Royal Exhibition Building .//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/1.png
• Adelaide1144304You are a beam of positive energy that shines most bright in a young city with plenty of opportunities for growth and self discovery.Found1836Area (km²)659Population1,306,000South AustraliaAdelaide is the capital city of the state of South Australia , and the fifth-most populous city of Australia.Early Adelaide was shaped by prosperity and wealth — up until the Second World War. As South Australia’s seat of government and commercial centre, Adelaide is the site of many governmental and financial institutions. Today, Adelaide is noted for its many festivals and sporting events, its food and wine, its long beachfronts, and its large defence and manufacturing sectors.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/2.png
• Sydney1155414You are driven by a passion and curiosity so strong that you can only live in a city that is equally open and free.Found1770Area (km²)12,145Population5,312,000New South WalesSydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia and Oceania . Located on Australia’s east coast, the metropolis surrounds the world’s largest natural harbour , and sprawls towards the Blue Mountains to the west. Residents of Sydney are known as “Sydneysiders”. Sydney one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Sydney is also a gateway to Australia for many international visitors.Its natural features include Sydney Harbour , the Royal National Park , Bondi Beach , and the Royal Botanic Gardens . The Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge are also well known to international visitors.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/3.png
• Perth1245314Your sensitivity and keen awareness of your surroundings make you a great match for a comfortable mediterranean climate where you can finally relax your senses and find peace.Found1829Area (km²)5,386Population1,985,000Western AustraliaPerth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia .The city’s population increased substantially as a result of the Western Australian gold rushes in the late 19th century, largely as a result of emigration from the eastern colonies of Australia.Perth became known worldwide as the “City of Light”.Perth came 8th in the Economist Intelligence Unit 's August 2015 list of the world’s most liveable cities.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/4.png
• Brisbane1055415Your strong principles and values allow you to thrive in a bustling metropolitan without feeling lost or engulfed by the masses.Found1799Area (km²)5,950Population2,280,000QueenslandBrisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland , and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane is well known for its distinct Queenslander architecture which forms much of the city’s built heritage. It is one of the oldest cities in Australia , Brisbane was founded upon the ancient homelands of the Indigenous Turrbal and Jagera peoples. The city is a popular tourist destination , serving as a gateway for visitors to the state of Queensland, particularly to the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast , popular resort towns immediately south and north of Brisbane, respectively.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/5.png
• Canberra0254415While you enjoy the excitement of city life, you feel most safe and at peace in the hands of mother nature, which is why you prefer a city that is surrounded by mountains.Found1820Area (km²)814Population395,790New South WalesCanberra is the capital city of Australia . it is Australia’s largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall . It is unusual among Australian cities, being an entirely planned city outside of any state.The city’s design was influenced by the garden city movement and incorporates significant areas of natural vegetation that have earned Canberra the title of the “bush capital”. The Canberra Nara Candle Festival held annually in spring, is a community celebration of the Canberra Nara Sister City relationship.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/6.png
• Wollongong1243404You love making connections between natural habitats and the cultures that arise and this is a place where you can happily delve into your interests.Found1812Area (km²)684Population295,669New South WalesWollongong informally referred to as “The Gong”, is a seaside city located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales , Australia . Wollongong is the third largest city in New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle , and the tenth largest city in Australia.Wollongong is noted for its heavy industry, and the surf Beaches throughout almost the entire coastIt has two cathedrals, churches of many denominations and the Nan Tien Temple , the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere. Wollongong has a long history of coalmining and industry. The city attracts many tourists each year,//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/7.png
• Hobart2255405You like a place that is aesthetically distinct and where art is intimately related with culture. You will find a sense of belonging here.Found1803Area (km²)1,696Population206,097TasmaniaHobart is the capital and most populous city of the Australian island state of Tasmania. Hobart is Australia’s second oldest capital city after Sydney , New South Wales. it the most southern of Australia’s capital cities and its harbour forms the second-deepest natural port in the world. It is the financial and administrative heart of Tasmania, serving as the home port for both Australian and French Antarctic operations and acting as a major tourist hub. Hobart is known for its well-preserved historic architecture, much of it dating back to the Georgian and Victorian eras, giving the city a distinctly “ Old World ” feel.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/8.png
• Gold Coast1155415You are always reaching for greater heights and you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Your talents and personality will thrive in this city of opportunity.Found1823Area (km²)414Population540,559QueenslandGold Coast is a coastal city in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia . It is the second most populous city in the state and part of the largest cross-state metropolitan area in Australia. The Gold Coast region grew significantly after the establishment of the Surfers Paradise hotel in the late 1920s. Gold Coast is today a major tourist destination with its sunny subtropical climate , surfing beaches, canal and waterway systems, its high-rise dominated skyline, theme parks , nightlife , and rainforest hinterland, making tourism one of its most significant industries.Gold Coast will host the 2018 Commonwealth Games .//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/9.png
• Darwin1233305You are an explorer who can’t wait to turn over every rock. There are plenty of adventures for you here.Found1839Area (km²)112Population132,045Northern TerritoryDarwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory , Australia. Darwin is the largest city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, it is the smallest and most northerly of the Australian capital cities, and acts as the Top End 's regional centre. Darwin’s proximity to South East Asia makes it an important Australian gateway to countries such as Indonesia and East Timor .The two largest economic sectors are mining and tourism .The Darwin Festival held annually, includes comedy, dance, theatre, music, film and visual art and the NT Indigenous Music Awards.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/10.png
• Bundaberg1132213You find joy in the small things in life and find beauty where others failed to notice. Here you will find many pleasant surprises.Found1870Area (km²)95Population102,076QueenslandBundaberg is a city in Queensland , Australia. It is part of the local government area of the Bundaberg Region. Bundaberg was founded in 1867. At that time timber was the first established industry in Bundaberg. Bundaberg has a subtropical climate with wet hot summers and mild winters. Subtropical Bundaberg is dependent to a large extent on the local sugar industry. Tourism is an important industry in Queensland, and Bundaberg is known as the 'Southern Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef'. Nearby beaches are popular with both locals and tourists. Moore Park , to the city’s north, has 20 kilometres of golden sandy beach.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/11.png
• Carins1255405Addicted to the outdoors, you will find endless inspiration here.Found1770Area (km²)488Population150,041QueenslandCairns is a major city on the east coast of Far North Queensland in Australia. The city is the 5th most populous in Queensland and 14th overall in Australia. Cairns was founded in 1876. As time flows it developed into a railhead and major port for exporting sugar cane, gold and other metals, minerals and agricultural products from surrounding coastal areas and the Atherton Tableland region.Cairns is a popular travel destination for tourists because of its tropical climate and access to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/12.png
• Alice Springs0214102You think best when you are out here interacting with the natural world.Found1929Area (km²)149Population25,186Northern TerritoryAlice Springs is the third largest town in the Northern Territory , Australia. Popularly known as “the Alice” or simply “Alice”, Alice Springs is situated in the geographic centre of Australia. The site is known as Mparntwe to its original inhabitants , the Arrernte , who have lived in the Central Australian desert in and around what is now Alice Springs for thousands of years. Alice Springs has many historic buildings including the Overland Telegraph Station , the Old Courthouse and Residency and the Hartley Street School.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/13.png
• Broome0034102The ocean helps you find balance and peace. Nothing better than falling asleep to the sound of waves.Found1880Area (km²)48Population14,660Western AustraliaBroome is a coastal, pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Under the Köppen climate classification , Broome has a semi-arid climate. The town has a deep history based around the exploits of the men and women who developed the pearling industry, starting with the harvesting of oysters for mother of pearl in the 1880s to the current major cultured pearl farming enterprises. Cable Beach is home to one of Australia’s most famous nudist beaches. This allows people to explore the beach at low tide to a much greater extent than would be possible on foot. Sunset camel rides operate daily along the beach.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/14.png
• Albany1233503You appreciate the bounty of life that greenery represents and feel most alive when feeling the tranquility of the rainforests.Found1627Area (km²)89Population40,949Western AustraliaAlbany is a port city in the Great Southern region of Western Australia.During the last decade of the 19th century the town served as a gateway to the Eastern Goldfields . The opening of the Fremantle Inner Harbour in 1897, however, saw its importance as a port decline, after which the town’s industries turned primarily to agriculture, timber and later, whaling . Today the town is a significant tourist destination and base from which to explore the south-west of the state, and is well regarded for its natural beauty and preservation of heritage.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/15.png
• Launceston2244404You work hard to achieve balance in each aspect of your life, and this city will help you get there.Found1798Area (km²)95Population71,788TasmaniaCairns is a major city on the east coast of Far North Queensland in Australia . The city is the 5th most populous in Queensland and 14th overall in Australia. Cairns was founded in 1876. It was formed to serve miners heading for the Hodgkinson River goldfield, but experienced a decline when an easier route was discovered from Port Douglas .It later developed into a railhead and major port for exporting sugar cane, gold and other metals, minerals and agricultural products from surrounding coastal areas and the Atherton Tableland region. Also tourism plays a major part in the Cairns economy .//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/16.png
• Devonport2254215You see the ocean as a library of stories to be discovered and here you can add your own story to the collection.Found1850Area (km²)77Population26,977TasmaniaDevonport is a city located in the northwestern part of Tasmania , Australia. It is situated at the mouth of the Mersey River . Devonport is the major regional centre of the northwestern part of the state. During the 1850s the twin settlements of Formby and Torquay were established on opposite banks at the mouth of the Mersey River. When the mouth of the river could support a shipping industry the first regular steamer services commenced, operating directly between the Mersey and Melbourne. Devonport has an oceanic climate with mild to warm summers, cool and moist winters and high humidity (about 70%) all year round.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/17.png
• Burnie2133304You want to get away from all the noise of the city and find your own zen through healthy outdoor activities.Found1827Area (km²)67Population20,463TasmaniaBurnie is a port city on the north-west coast of Tasmania. When founded in 1827, Burnie was named Emu Bay but it was renamed for William Burnie, a director of the Van Diemen’s Land Company , in the early 1840s.The key industries are heavy manufacturing, forestry and farming.The Burnie port along with the forestry industry provides the main source of revenue for the city. urnie was the main port for the west coast mines after the opening of the Emu Bay Railway in 1897. Most industry in Burnie was based around the railway and the port that served it.//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/18.png
• Townsville1144215You love the intertwining of sand and streets, gardens and coral reefs. Here you can best appreciate the combined works of nature and humanity.Found1865Area (km²)140Population178,860QueenslandTownsville is a city on the north-eastern coast of Queensland , Australia. It is in the dry tropics region of Queensland, adjacent to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef. Townsville is Australia’s largest urban centre north of the Sunshine Coast. Considered the unofficial capital of North Queensland , Townsville hosts a significant number of governmental, community and major business administrative offices for the northern half of the state.Popular attractions include “ The Strand ”, a long tropical beach and garden strip; Riverway , a riverfront parkland attraction located on the banks of Ross River ; Reef HQ , a large tropical aquarium holding many of the Great Barrier Reef 's native flora and fauna;//areal.me/australia-city/imgs/19.png