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Best Cities in Australia to Live In 2026
3 cities ranked by Livability Score — affordability, safety, internet, democracy & climate.
#1
Gold Coast
77/100🔒 0.9 per 100k☀️ 21°C summers🌊 Coastal
#2
Perth
75/100🔒 0.9 per 100k☀️ 18°C summers🌊 Coastal
#3
Sydney
75/100🔒 0.9 per 100k☀️ 17°C summers⚡ 135 Mbps🌊 Coastal
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❓ Living in Australia — Common Questions
What is the best city to live in Australia?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Gold Coast ranks #1 in Australia with a score of 77/100.
What is the safest city in Australia?▾
By UNODC homicide rate data, Gold Coast is the safest city in Australia in our database, with a rate of 0.9 per 100,000 people.
Should I move to Gold Coast or Perth?▾
Gold Coast scores 77/100 on our Livability Score vs 75/100 for Perth. See the full comparison at the bottom of this page.