Is Canberra a good place to live?

Yes, it is a wonderful place to live! We lived there for 3 years and loved it so much that we are considering returning there when we retire. There’s lots to see and do (2 hours to the beach, 2 hours to the mountains, 2 minutes to the bush) and the people are friendly and helpful. Enjoy your stay there!

Is Canberra expensive to live?

Canberra is one of the most liveable cities in the world. We are also one of Australia’s most affordable. Moving to Canberra means a higher standard of living and lower living costs than other big cities.

What is good about living in Canberra?

Canberra is a great place to raise a family. Our city offers accessible outdoor and natural spaces, a safe environment and an outstanding education system. Canberra gives you back time to do the things you choose. Because you don’t spend hours in traffic, you gain time to be with those you love most.

Where should I not live in Canberra?

Symonston, Charnwood, Holt and Gungahlin each have multiple areas in the 20 least advantaged parts of Canberra. The remainder of the 20 least advantaged areas are in Page, Belconnen, Mawson, Wanniassa, Isabella Plains, Hawker, Bruce and perhaps surprisingly, Braddon and Ainslie.

Is Canberra better than Sydney?

Canberra is much safer than Sydney (and every other jurisdiction in nearly every comparison). Even Queanbeyan (beside the ACT but inside NSW) has much lower crime than NSW generally. Queanbeyan is literally beside the ACT, and is 12km from the Canberra CBD.

Is Canberra a safe city?

Fortunately for ACT residents, Canberra remains one of the safest cities in the world, well below the national average in violent crime.

How cold does Canberra get?

The city’s parks and gardens put on a beautiful display of colour. Winter in Canberra is cold with average temperatures between 1 – 12°C (33.8 – 53.6°F), dropping below 0°C at night. Snow falls in the nearby Australian Alps, making Canberra a great stopover on your journey to the slopes.

What type of people live in Canberra?

In the 2016 Census, there were 196,037 people in Canberra (Commonwealth Electoral Divisions). Of these 49.2% were male and 50.8% were female. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people made up 1.8% of the population. The median age of people in Canberra (Commonwealth Electoral Divisions) was 37 years.

What is Canberra known for?

Canberra is known as Australia’s capital city and sometimes affectionately called The Bush capital for its sweeping nature reserves and surrounding mountain ranges.

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Does Canberra have a beach?

There’s no other way to say it – the Canberra Region has the best beaches in the world. Potato Point is famous for its resident emu mobs, and is also home to hundreds of wallaby and kangaroo families, as is Haycock Point, and Saltwater Beach. …

What is the coldest month in Canberra?

Average Temperature in Canberra

The cool season lasts for 3.3 months, from May 25 to September 2, with an average daily high temperature below 58°F. The coldest month of the year in Canberra is July, with an average low of 34°F and high of 52°F.