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Australia’s top suburbs for families and singles revealed

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Whether you’re looking to move or are just after a little purchase reinforcement after investing your life savings, here are the best suburbs to live in Australia, according to experts.

Following a survey conducted by Rent, resulting in over 57,000 reviews of Australia’s individual suburbs, renters rated their suburb for a range of features – whether it’s good for families, close to the CBD, accessible for public transport, good cafes and restaurants and so on. As a result, the best suburbs in Australia for families and singles have been named as part of a wider list, divided into groups to suit different lifestyles.

For example, in New South Wales, Wahroonga, 22km north-west of Sydney, has been named as the best suburb for families, while the inner-city Surry Hills is best for singles. In Victoria, north-west Aberfeldie is best for families and inner-east Collingwood for singles. 

This reveals an overall picture into liveability in Australian suburbs, with other categories listed for those suburbs ideal for a quiet- or conversely, vibrant lifestyle. The list provides a useful tool for prospective renters and homeowners with a better idea of what suburb will fit their needs.

Here’s a snapshot:

New South Wales

Top 10 hotspots for families:

  1. Wahroonga
  2. Katoomba
  3. Bella Vista
  4. Blayney
  5. Glen Alpine
  6. Hornsby Heights
  7. Rydalmere
  8. Booragul
  9. Corowa
  10. Eschol Park

Top 10 hotspots for singles:

  1. Surry Hills
  2. Darlinghurst
  3. Chippendale
  4. Bondi Junction
  5. Newtown
  6. Callaghan
  7. Potts Point
  8. Crows Nest
  9. The Hill
  10. Ultimo

Victoria

Top 10 hotspots for families:

  1. Aberfeldie
  2. Clifton Hill
  3. Balwyn
  4. Canadian
  5. Mansfield
  6. Eynesbury
  7. Korumburra
  8. South Kingsville
  9. Warracknabeal
  10. Healesville

Top 10 hotspots for singles:

  1. Collingwood
  2. Abbotsford
  3. Prahran
  4. Richmond
  5. Fitzroy
  6. South Yarra
  7. Windsor
  8. Southbank
  9. Brunswick East
  10. Brunswick

Queensland

Top 10 hotspots for families:

  1. Mansfield
  2. Upper Caboolture
  3. Buscasia
  4. Lammermoor
  5. Avoca
  6. Bahrs Scrub
  7. Mundingburra
  8. Pomona
  9. Seventeen Mile Rocks
  10. Childers

Top 10 hotspots for singles:

  1. Fortitude Valley
  2. Cairns City
  3. Brisbane City
  4. South Brisbane
  5. Chermside West
  6. East Brisbane
  7. Woolloongabba
  8. Townsville City
  9. Kelvin Grove
  10. Surfers Paradise

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Writer Diana Moore Digital Editor

Content expert, florist and interior decorator Diana Moore has been passionate about helping others make the perfect home ever since she moved into her own. With over 20 years as a florist and more than 10 years specialising in interior decorating, design, and retail, Diana is a firm believer in making the best of what you have in front of you. From transforming her local bar into a space reminiscent of your best friend’s lounge room, to spontaneously revamping people’s bookshelves, Diana captures the essence of what she's long promoted in homes - make it your own.

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