Australia has some of the least expensive cities in the world yet some of the most interesting business opportunities. Australia is also continuously ranked as one of the top countries in the world for quality of life. So which city in Australia to choose to live in? And what do each of those cities have to offer?
Sydney, the largest city in Australia, is located on Australia’s south eastern coast. It is a leading destination for business immigrants. It offers what you would expect from other first rate international cities – a superb infrastructure, top class shopping malls and restaurants, major sporting and musical events, etc. It is also a hub of business activity for the whole pacific region. It acts as the headquarters of virtually all of Australia’s banks, at least half of Australia’s top companies, and around 500 multinational corporations.
Melbourne, the second most inhabited city in Australia, is the capital of the State of Victoria. Seen as Australia’s sporting and cultural capital, it is also a centre for arts, commerce, education, industry, business and tourism, as is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities. There has been substantial overseas investment in the city’s industries and property market in recent years in response to its healthy employment and population growth.
Brisbane, one of the major business hubs in Australia, is the state capital of Queensland. Blue-collar industries include metal working, petroleum refining and paper milling, and white-collar ones include financial services, public sector administration and information technology. It is regarded as being a particularly multicultural city, with more than 20% of people living there being born overseas (South Africa, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom being the main contributors).
Adelaide, a coastal city in the state of South Australia, has a history of attracting business immigrants from countries where English is not the first language, which has contributed to it developing into a welcoming multicultural place. It is noted for its numerous sporting events and festivals, its food, wine and culture, and its beautiful beachfronts, and ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. The economy there is mainly based around Manufacturing, defense technology and research.
Perth, located in western Australia, is seen as the center for business and government for the whole of that side of the country. It is the fourth largest city in Australia, and has a growth rate consistently above the national average. British-born residents are plentiful there, and it has also been a particularly popular destination for Chinese and South African immigrants . Lots of of business opportunities are available there, but not so for manufacturing industries due to its distance (more than 1000 miles) from other populous Australian cities.
