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THE TOP 10 MOST LIVEABLE SUBURBSIN AUSTRALIA RIGHT NOW
The media often talks about the Australian median house price andrental yields but people rarely talk about the “livability” of a suburb.From quality restaurants, retail outlets and good public transport, tooverall community culture, here’s our pick of the top 10 most liveablesuburbs in Australia in 2015.
Manly, QueenslandImagine living in a place where everyday is likea holiday, complete with a beach, a marina andbeautifully renovated historic homes, including anumber of heritage-listed properties.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESVIBEManly, QueenslaPeriod architecture and apartments.Beach holiday.HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:It boasts the largest boat harbourfacility in the Southern Hemisphere.ndACTIVITIES / EVENTSThe Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup and ‘Magicand Mayhem’ (a Halloween street party).SUITABLE FORFamilies and professionals.
Coogee,New South WalesIn many ways, Coogee is like a smaller version ofBondi Beach but with a much friendlier attitude.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESPeriod homes and apartments.ACTIVITIES / EVENTSSurfing, swimming, coastal walksand the Taste of Coogee festival.HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:The beach (obviously) and the Ritz.VIBEBeach holiday, tap beer and ice cream.CoogeeSUITABLE FOR, New SSingles, professionals, families,students and backpackers.outh Wales
Norwood,South AustraliaTransforming from a working-class suburb with alarge Italian community to a cosmopolitan hotspotwith an awesome cafe culture, Norwood stands asthe queen of Adelaide’s eastern suburbs.ood, South AustraliaNorwACTIVITIES / EVENTSARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESLimestone cottages and townhouses.Muse Festival, Craft Fair and Market,Norwood Place Parades and Spring Fête.VIBEConversation over a great cup of coffee.HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:The Norwood Town Hall, the ClaytonWesley Uniting Church and the Parade.SUITABLE FORSingles, professionals, families and executives.
Carlton, VictoriaAffectionately dubbed ‘Little Italy’, Carltonhas a pleasant, literary feel within a vibrantyet sophisticated atmosphere.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESVictorian cottages, terraces and apartments.HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:Lygon Street, Nova Cinema,Trades Hall and Carlton Gardens.SUITABLE FORSingles, professionals, families and students.ACTIVITIES / EVENTSPicnics and barbecues at Carlton Gardens.CarltonVIBE, VictoriaA hip and sophisticated cafeculture with a pinch of Italian feel.
Mount Lawley,Western AustraliaWith top schools, easy city access, great eateriesand classic Federation architecture, Mount Lawleyoffers you the complete alt-lifestyle, especially ifyou’re into alternative or indie music.Mount Lawley,Western AustraliaARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESACTIVITIES / EVENTSThe BeauVine Festival andBeaufort Street Festival.Art deco, Federation (Queen Anne-style) andCalifornian bungalows.SUITABLE FORHOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:Flying Scotsman, Beaufort Street,Edith Cowan University, Astor Theatre,the Central Institute of Technology and theWest Australian Academy of Performing Arts.Singles, professionals, families,executives and students.VIBEA cool bohemian hub for hipsters.
Graceville, QueenslandWith spacious parks, quality public schools andvarious sporting clubs, Graceville stands as atunning and iconic suburb that perfectly capturesQueensland’s sub-tropical lifestyle.landueensQ,leilvecGraACTIVITIES / EVENTSARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESQueenslanders and post-war timber homes.Brisbane Open House and the FlatShoes Jazz and Blues music festival.SUITABLE FORProfessionals and families.HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:Graceville Uniting Church, Graceville RailwayStation, Graceville Memorial Park, Beth-Eden,Regal Twin Cinema and Honor Avenue.VIBEA family-friendly utopia.
Fremantle,Western AustraliaWith a diverse community culture rangingfrom creative, artsy and bohemian tohigh-end residents, ‘Freo’ is simply one ofthe coolest places to live in the country.Fremantle,Western AustraliaHOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:The Round House, Fremantle Prison,Fremantle Arts Centre and theFremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESHeritage buildings, Georgian and Victorian-stylearchitecture, modern townhouses and apartments.SUITABLE FORSingles, professionals, amilies,students, travellers and executives.ACTIVITIES / EVENTSFremantle Sardine Festival, Araluen’s Fremantle ChilliFestival, Fremantle Boat Show, West Coast Blues andRoots Festival and the Fremantle Winter Music Festival.VIBESomething for everybody.
St Kilda, VictoriaWith a laid back, cafe and beach holiday feelingall rolled into one, St Kilda has something to offereveryone, including community festivals, live music,art shops, and local coffee, cake and wine artisans.VIBELaid-back, holiday and festive feel.SUITABLE FORSingles, professionals, families,students and travellers.St Kilda, VictoriaARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESVictorian and Edwardian-style, art deco and1970s-era homes and flats.ACTIVITIES / EVENTSSt Kilda Festival, Gay Pride March, MelbourneUnderground Film Festival, St Kilda FilmFestival and St Kilda Writers Festival.HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:St Kilda Beach, Luna Park, Esplanade Hotel,National Theatre, Palais Theatre, Astor Theatre,Acland Street and Sacred Heart Church.
Sandgate, QueenslandSandgate has its own community theatre groupwhich is host to the Yarrageh festival, the longestrunning community theatre festival in all ofBrisbane. The town also boasts some of the bestfishing spots in the state.Sandgate,QueenslandARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESQueenslanders and apartments.VIBEGone fishing.ACTIVITIES / EVENTSHOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:Sandgate Town Hall, SandgateBaptist Church, Sandgate MemorialPark, Mura Park and Broadhurst.Yarrageh Festival and Walk for Prems.SUITABLE FORProfessionals and families.
Marion, South AustraliaIf you’re into 50s architecture and well-manicuredgardens, then Adelaide’s retro paradise Marion iswhere it’s at.Marion,South AustraliaVIBE50s retro paradise.SUITABLE FORFamilies and students.ACTIVITIES / EVENTSHiking, ‘Meet the Author’ events,Marion Celebrates Festival andthe Marion Learning Festival.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESBrick family homes.HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre,Sturt River Linear Park, Flinders Universityand Oaklands Wetland and Reserve.
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