Australia Cities: Cost of Living & Quality of

About Australia

Australia has 160 cities across 8 states tracked on Urblytica. The average salary across its cities is $62,146, with a cost index averaging 98. Explore a wide range of lifestyle, cost, and investment data below.

States / Territories in Australia

Local laws, tax structures, and economic climates vary significantly from one state to the next. Our database is organized at the state level so you can analyze localized shifts. Select any state below to view its most populated and economically significant cities, with a unified breakdown of:

Cost-of-Living Indices: Consumer baskets, utilities, and transit vs. the national average

Labor & Wage Trends: Salary ranges, job-growth forecasts, and employment statistics

Real Estate & Rentals: Median listing prices, average rent, and housing inventory

Safety & Livability: Crime data, school performance, and local climate

Business Formation: Corporate filing fees, tax rates, and registration steps

Top Cities in Australia

Tuggeranong #1 Best City 67

Tuggeranong

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

SafetyB

CostB-

Growth70

Avg. Rent$680

Median Income$120,000

Cost of Living95/100

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Echuca #2 Best City 66

Echuca

Victoria, Australia

SafetyA-

CostB

Growth71

Avg. Rent$1,250

Median Income$54,000

Cost of Living88/100

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Narrabundah #3 Best City 66

Narrabundah

Australian Capital Territory, Australia

SafetyA-

CostC+

Growth72

Avg. Rent$1,950

Median Income$95,000

Cost of Living108/100

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Sorell #4 Best City 65

Sorell

Tasmania, Australia

SafetyB+

CostB

Growth76

Avg. Rent$1,450

Median Income$58,000

Cost of Living92/100

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Gold Coast #5 Best City 65

Gold Coast

Queensland, Australia

SafetyB+

CostB-

Growth79

Avg. Rent$1,900

Median Income$64,000

Cost of Living98/100

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Loxton #6 Best City 65

Loxton

South Australia, Australia

SafetyA-

CostB+

Growth68

Avg. Rent$950

Median Income$46,000

Cost of Living82/100

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Clare #7 Best City 64

Clare

South Australia, Australia

SafetyA

CostB

Growth64

Avg. Rent$1,150

Median Income$51,000

Cost of Living88/100

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Bundaberg #8 Best City 64

Bundaberg

Queensland, Australia

SafetyB+

CostB

Growth71

Avg. Rent$1,550

Median Income$55,000

Cost of Living88/100

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Doing Business

Business & economic outlook in Australia

Australia is one of the most stable and business-friendly economies in the Asia-Pacific region, offering strong opportunities for entrepreneurs, investors, and franchise operators. With a population exceeding 26 million and one of the highest standards of living globally, the country provides a strong consumer market supported by high purchasing power and consistent economic growth. Major cities such as Sydney, Melbo...

26,600,000

Population

$1.72 Trillion

GDP

38.5

Median age

1.20%

Population growth

$78,000

Median household income

9.10%

Entrepreneurship rate