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Townsville

Providing a laid back tropical lifestyle that is complemented by capital city comforts, no other Australian city boasts the resilience, diversity, lifestyle and economic potential that the Townsville North Queensland Region enjoys.

Known as the Second Capital of Queensland and with a population of approximately 193,601 people, Townsville offers a dynamic lifestyle coupled with strong economic prosperity. Townsville is a thriving precinct with access to a variety of world class education facilities, leading edge health care, affordable housing, unique retailing, spectacular events and entertainment, dining precincts and a wide range of outdoor recreation options. With over 300 days of sunshine each year, Townsville’s lifestyle is second to none.

Cairns

Cairns is a popular place to visit, but it’s also home to about 152,000 people who enjoy coastal living at its best. With wonderful World Heritage Listed playgrounds close by, quiet streets, fantastic tropical weather, warm waters and relaxed lifestyle it really isn’t too hard to guess why people come here on holidays and then end up staying for life.

Cairns is the jewel in Australia’s tropical crown, being a popular holiday location for locals & tourists alike. With it’s warm climate & amazing scenery, it’s a fun & beautiful city to visit. Bordered by the Great Barrier Reef, the mountains of the Great Dividing Range and a number of nearby attractions, there is no shortage of things to do in Cairns.

Brisbane

Brisbane is a subtropical jewel of a city and the capital of Queensland. If you love an outdoor lifestyle or an active social life, Brisbane is the place for you. This city has experienced an amazing population growth in recent years and, as the economy and infrastructure are keeping place, it’s an extremely dynamic place to live.

Brisbane is a sun-lovers paradise. On average, it receives seven hours of sunlight each day, making it easy to plan great Aussie outdoor events like BBQs, a game of cricket, or simply enjoying the water. It’s also close to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, which have amazing beaches and theme parks that are just waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

With its booming economy, Brisbane is an ideal place to look for work. Although Brisbane is known for its mining and tourism sectors, it also has a well-developed IT and service business, with many Australian companies having their headquarters there. Brisbane also has many high-quality schools and universities, if you wish to get an Australian education for yourself or your children.

Darwin

Darwin is one of Australia’s thriving business capitals. In business and industry circles, Darwin is described as Australia’s gateway to South East Asia. It’s closer to the Indonesian capital of Jakarta than it is to Canberra and is about the same flying time from Singapore and Manila as it is from Sydney and Melbourne.

The majority of Darwin’s workforce, about 60%, is made up of Government employees. It is also the main service centre for a wide range of industries headed by mining, offshore oil and gas production, pastoralism, tourism and tropical horticulture. The Port of Darwin is also the main outlet for Australia’s live cattle export trade into South East Asia.

Sydney

Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. It is Australia’s oldest and largest city with a population of around 4 million. Sydney is built around a huge harbour and hosts many tourist attractions as well as a number of beaches, bays and a couple of national parks. The city is divided into North and South by the Sydney Harbour, with both Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel connecting them. Most of the tourist attractions are in the South part of the city, with a large business and residential area in the North.

Perth

Australia’s sunniest capital city, Perth effortlessly blends urban cool with raw natural beauty. Its heart is bustling with new bars, restaurants, shopping and cultural spaces, and is also home to Kings Park – one of the world’s largest inner city parks. Just a short drive away are the beautiful wineries of the Swan Valley and a string of stunning beaches where you can watch amazing sunsets and even swim with wild dolphins.

Compared to the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and Sydney, Perth is much less busy. Only 2 million people live there (which is very low by Aussie standards), so you can walk through the centre without tripping over everyone else. Life on the West Coast is slower than life on the East, but that’s all part of Perth’s charm.

Melbourne

Melbourne is Victoria’s capital city and the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state. The entire Greater Melbourne area covers 9992.5 km2 and has a population of around 4.5 million.

The City of Melbourne municipality covers 37.7 km2 and has a residential population of over 148,000. It is made up of the city centre and a number of inner suburbs, each with its own distinctive character and with different businesses, dwellings and communities living and working there. At the city’s centre is the modern Federation Square, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River. In the Southbank area, the Melbourne Arts Precinct is the site of Arts Centre Melbourne – a performing arts complex – and the National Gallery of Victoria, with Australian and indigenous art.

Auckland

Rated as the third most liveable city in the world, Auckland is an exhilarating mix of natural wonders and urban adventures. With a population of more than 1.37 million in the Greater Auckland area, Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. Here you will find a vibrant city with a diverse mix of culture, landscapes and tastes.
Nestled between two harbours, Auckland is an amazing places of bays, beaches, harbours, islands and vineyards. Explore the dormant volcanic island of Rangitoto, boat the Great Barrier Island, dive Goat Island Marine Reserve or jump off the Sky Tower! Auckland is alive with cultural and demographic diversity. There are many cultures and demographics in Auckland City. It boasts strong Polynesian tradition intermingled with the British and European culture.