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EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 10 MIN

Best Places to Live in Australia 2025: Top 9 Cities Ranked

from From Down Under to Down South · host Aussie Mike

Send us Fan MailWhich Australian cities are considered the most liveable in 2025?In this episode, I look at the latest Happy City Index rankings and explore how Australia’s major cities compare across quality of life, wellbeing, infrastructure, and community.The results may not align with popular assumptions. Sydney and Melbourne aren’t automatically at the top — and some smaller cities perform surprisingly well.We’ll look at:• How the rankings were calculated• What the data says about governance, environment, economy, and health• Why some cities consistently score higher than others• And how these rankings compare to lived experienceAs someone who’s lived in different parts of Australia — and now in the United States — I also reflect on what “liveability” really means beyond statistics.Rankings tell part of the story. Culture, lifestyle, and belonging tell the rest.If you’re considering a move, reminiscing about home, or simply curious about how Australian cities stack up, this is a thoughtful breakdown of the 2025 data.Full survey available here: https://happy-city-index.com/================Support the podcast:☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fromdownundertodownsouth🌏 Website: https://fromdownundertodownsouth.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FromDownUndertoDownSouth📷 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068568677919🐦 X: https://x.com/aussiemika74📩 Business enquiries & collaborations: [email protected] for listening.Hoo roo maties.Support the showCheck out additional content on our YouTube page!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjipgN51kc8swHyKeSx2tzw

Send us Fan Mail Which Australian cities are considered the most liveable in 2025? In this episode, I look at the latest Happy City Index rankings and explore how Australia’s major cities compare across quality of life, wellbeing, infrastructure, and community. The results may not align with popular assumptions. Sydney and Melbourne aren’t automatically at the top — and some smaller cities perform surprisingly well. We’ll look at: • How the rankings were calculated • What the data says about ...

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