Australian cities rank amongst the world’s top cities for overall quality of living in consistent way. Researches are based on an evaluation of quality of living factors including economic, social, political, environment factors, safety, health, education, transport, etc.

• In 2008, Mercer’s analysis based on an evaluation of 39 factors ranked Sydney 10th in the world, followed by Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide at 17th place
• in 2005, The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) survey ranked Melbourne 2nd in the world after Vancouver. Perth was fifth.
• In 2004, The EIU survey ranked Melbourne as the world top city for to live, with Perth fourth and Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney equal sixth
• In 2002, Melbourne came the top of the list with Vancouver. Perth was third.

Oz is the most urban country in the world as close to ninety percent of its citizens live in the cities which are mainly located along the coast. Canberra is located near a large lake.

The buildings are mainly private houses that are built in English style. Modern skyscrapers can usually be found in the city centers.

Australia is rated as the third in the world in terms of quality of life, according to a report of the United Nations that was released in July 2004. Australian cities are permanently rated at the top in quality of life, much higher than the rest of the world, according to the Economist magazine. For the last few years, Melbourne has held first place.