Australia

Sydney

Sydney is the capital city of is by far the largest and the oldest capital city in Australia. Based on the Darling and Sydney Harbours, Sydney is the main

Sydney has a local population of approximately 4.2 million, with settlement from over 180 countries across the world.

The cost of living is more expensive than any other capital cities, and the living standards are much higher, with property being much more expensive than other states, especially in suburbs close to the central business district.   

Sydney is recognised as the home of Australia's economy. The city is a national hub for global industries such as business, financial services, law, telecommunications and the media, and home to more regional and international business headquarters than any other city in Australia. The central business district includes such institutions as the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Australian Stock Exchange and the NSW Parliament.

Many tourist attractions operate throughout Sydney, such as

• Sydney harbour bridge
• Sydney opera house
• Australian Museum
• Australian national maritime museum
• Art gallery of NSW
• Sydney Royal Botanical Gardens
• Fox studios.
• Seaplane tours of Sydney harbour
• Taronga Zoo
• Hunter valley wineries
• Islands of Port Jackson

There are also internationally recognizes social events, such as

• Sydney to Hobart yacht race
• Sydney gay and lesbian Mardi-Gras.

Melbourne

Melbourne is located on the southernmost tip of the east coast of Australia, on the shores of Port Philip Bay. The central business district is a rectangular shape and is a distance of 5kn from Port Philip Bay, situated on the banks of the Yarra River.

There are many beautiful sights and tourist attractions to see in Melbourne and its surrounding areas. Some local tourist attractions include

• Many types of museums.
• Many hotels, night clubs and Restaurants open until late.
• Shopping districts, such as Chinatown, Queen Victoria Markets, Bourke Street Mall, and
• Telstra dome (AFL, music concerts)
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
• Crown Casino
• Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens

Melbourne has a cooler climate compared to the tropical regions and is much compared with Adelaide and Perth’s cool climate.


Brisbane

Brisbane is the capital city of the state of Queensland. The city of Brisbane is situated in the tropics of Australia, along the eastern coast of Queensland. It has the third largest populous city in Australia, with an approximate population of 1,700,000 people. Brisbane is situated on the banks of the Brisbane River, on the flood plains between Moreton Bay and the Great Dividing Range.

Wild storms, massive rainfalls, cyclones and extreme heat due to the tropical region of Australia are common, especially in the wet season months.

Brisbane airport connect to all major airports in Australia and even some international flights to major capital cities throughout the world.

• Queensland museum
• Queensland Art Gallery
• Queensland Performing Arts Centre
• Brisbane River
• Brisbane Powerhouse
• Queen Street Mall, Wintergarden, Broadway on the Mall, and the Queens Plaza.

 
Brisbane has a vast public transport service which runs in the sunshine coast the gold coast, and even along the Brisbane River.


Canberra

Canberra located inland approximately 300 km from Sydney and 650km from Melbourne and was constructed on the banks of an artificial lake, with construction starting in 1913. Canberra’s entire purpose was to be the national government and political hub of Australia. The population is near 340,000 people primarily in the government, and military sectors. Canberra is s perfect place to live for students who wish to study politics, or economics. The cost of living is cheap in Canberra, and rental property is readily available.

Canberra is situated on the banks of the Murrumbidgee, and its tributary the Molonglo Rivers. It is surrounded by mountains, and even the hilltops within the city limits have been preserved as nature parks. Just two hours away to the south into New South Wales are the ski fields of Australia's highest mountain range, such as Thredbo and Perisher Blue. The city is surrounded by the Namadgi National Park and Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve to the west and world class wineries to the north.

Canberra has many venues for live music and theatre, sporting teams that compete in national competitions, two of the largest being the Canberra Raiders (NRL).. It is home to the Australian Institute of Sport, where athletes can study and train in a particular sport to compete professionally in international sporting events, such as the Olympic Games and the Commonwealth Games.


Adelaide

Adelaide is between the Mount Lofty Ranges and the coast of Gulf St Vincent. The Torrens River cuts straight through the central business district and the mouth is located at Glenelg. Adelaide stretches as far as Gawler in the North and along the coast to the the south Sellicks Beach, a total distance of 90 kilometres. Adelaide is known as the “City of Churches”, famous for the local cathedrals and churches.

The central business district is situated on the banks of the Torrens River and is a square shaped grid, surrounded by parklands. Public transport by train, tram and bus lead into and out of the city. The crime rate is low and lifestyle is relaxed, with less traffic jams, noise and pollution compared to some of the other larger capital cities.

Adelaide has a diverse multicultural society, with a population of approximately 1,100,000 people. The housing is much cheaper and the cost of living lower compared to other states like Sydney or Brisbane, with rental properties found in all suburban area of Adelaide.


Perth

Western Australia’s capital city is Perth and is situated on the coast of the Indian Ocean near the Darling Ranges, on the banks of the Swan River.

Perth has a population of approximately 1.650,000 people, with a diverse multicultural society, mostly consisting of English born immigrants. There are many tourist attractions such as the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Western Australian Museum, and is the home of the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles.


Darwin

Darwin is Northern Territories capital city and is located on the coast, facing the Timor Sea. The city is situated on Darwin Harbour, flanked on both sides by Frances Bay to the east and Cullen Bay to the west.

There is approximately 120,000 residents living in Darwin today. Darwin has an average growth rate of 2.6%, making Darwin the fastest growing population in an Australian city. Darwin’s major economic sectors are mining and tourism.

Darwin is situated in the tropical region of Australia and is susceptible to floods, cyclones, massive rainfalls and electrical storms.


Hobart

Hobart is the state capital and most populated city of the nation’s state of Tasmania, with more than 200,000 residents. The city is located in the state's south-east on the estuary of the Derwent River. The skyline is dominated by Mount Wellington. Hobart was founded in 1803 as a penal colony by the British Commonwealth. Hobart is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney.

Hobart is an active and vibrant place, with events such as the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race and the Targa Tasmania rally car race.