THE TOP 10 MOST LIVEABLE SUBURBS

IN AUSTRALIA RIGHT NOWTHE TOP 10 MOST LIVEABLE SUBURBS

IN 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, Queensland

Manly, QueenslandManly, 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.

The Brisbane Charity Sailing Cup and ‘Magicand Mayhem’ (a Halloween street party).

ACTIVITIES / EVENTSBeach holiday.VIBE

It boasts the largest boat harbourfacility in the Southern Hemisphere.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:

Families and professionals.SUITABLE FOR

Period architecture and apartments.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPES

Coogee, New South Wales

Coogee,New South WalesCoogee,New South WalesIn many ways, Coogee is like a smaller version ofBondi Beach but with a much friendlier attitude.

Sur�ng, swimming, coastal walksand the Taste of Coogee festival.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTS

The beach (obviously) and the Ritz.HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:

Period homes and apartments.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPES

Singles, professionals, families, students and backpackers.

SUITABLE FORBeach holiday, tap beer and ice cream.VIBE

Norwood, South Australia

Norwood,South AustraliaNorwood,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.

Singles, professionals, families and executives.SUITABLE FOR

Muse Festival, Craft Fair and Market,Norwood Place Parades and Spring Fête.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTS

The Norwood Town Hall, the Clayton-Wesley Uniting Church and the Parade.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:

Limestone cottages and townhouses.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPES

Conversation over a great cup of co�ee.VIBE

Carlton, Victoria

Carlton, VictoriaCarlton, VictoriaAffectionately dubbed ‘Little Italy’, Carltonhas a pleasant, literary feel within a vibrantyet sophisticated atmosphere.

SUITABLE FORSingles, professionals, families and students.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:Lygon Street, Nova Cinema,Trades Hall and Carlton Gardens.

ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESVictorian cottages, terraces and apartments.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTSPicnics and barbecues at Carlton Gardens. VIBE

A hip and sophisticated cafeculture with a pinch of Italian feel.

Mount Lawley,Western Australia

Mount Lawley,Western AustraliaMount 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.

SUITABLE FORSingles, professionals, families,executives and students.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTSThe BeauVine Festival andBeaufort Street Festival.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:Flying Scotsman, Beaufort Street,Edith Cowan University, Astor Theatre,the Central Institute of Technology and theWest Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESArt deco, Federation (Queen Anne-style) andCalifornian bungalows.

VIBEA cool bohemian hub for hipsters.

Graceville, Queensland

Graceville, QueenslandGraceville, QueenslandWith spacious parks, quality public schools andvarious sporting clubs, Graceville stands as a tunning and iconic suburb that perfectly capturesQueensland’s sub-tropical lifestyle.

Professionals and families.SUITABLE FOR

Brisbane Open House and the FlatShoes Jazz and Blues music festival.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTS

Graceville Uniting Church, Graceville RailwayStation, Graceville Memorial Park, Beth-Eden,Regal Twin Cinema and Honor Avenue.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:

Queenslanders and post-war timber homes.ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPES

A family-friendly utopia.VIBE

Fremantle,Western Australia

Fremantle,Western AustraliaFremantle,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.

Singles, professionals, amilies,students, travellers and executives.

SUITABLE FOR

Fremantle Sardine Festival, Araluen’s Fremantle ChilliFestival, Fremantle Boat Show, West Coast Blues andRoots Festival and the Fremantle Winter Music Festival.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTS

The Round House, Fremantle Prison,Fremantle Arts Centre and theFremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:Heritage buildings, Georgian and Victorian-stylearchitecture, modern townhouses and apartments.

ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPES

Something for everybody.VIBE

St Kilda, Victoria

St Kilda, VictoriaSt 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.

SUITABLE FORSingles, professionals, families,students and travellers.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:St Kilda Beach, Luna Park, Esplanade Hotel,National Theatre, Palais Theatre, Astor Theatre,Acland Street and Sacred Heart Church.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTSSt Kilda Festival, Gay Pride March, MelbourneUnderground Film Festival, St Kilda FilmFestival and St Kilda Writers Festival.

ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESVictorian and Edwardian-style, art deco and1970s-era homes and �ats.

VIBELaid-back, holiday and festive feel.

Sandgate,Queensland

Sandgate, QueenslandSandgate, 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.

SUITABLE FORProfessionals and families.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTSYarrageh Festival and Walk for Prems.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:Sandgate Town Hall, SandgateBaptist Church, Sandgate MemorialPark, Mura Park and Broadhurst.

ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESQueenslanders and apartments.

VIBEGone �shing.

Marion,South Australia

Marion, South AustraliaMarion, South AustraliaIf you’re into 50s architecture and well-manicuredgardens, then Adelaide’s retro paradise Marion iswhere it’s at.

SUITABLE FORFamilies and students.

ACTIVITIES / EVENTSHiking, ‘Meet the Author’ events,Marion Celebrates Festival andthe Marion Learning Festival.

HOT SPOTS / LANDMARKS:South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre,Sturt River Linear Park, Flinders Universityand Oaklands Wetland and Reserve.

ARCHITECTURE / PROPERTY TYPESBrick family homes.

VIBE50s retro paradise.

Not sure where to buy?Not sure where to buy?IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WHETHER THE SUBURB WILL SATISFY YOUR LIFESTYLEDESIRES AS WELL AS THE PRACTICAL NEEDS OF WORK AND RAISING A FAMILY.IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WHETHER THE SUBURB WILL SATISFY YOUR LIFESTYLEDESIRES AS WELL AS THE PRACTICAL NEEDS OF WORK AND RAISING A FAMILY.

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Find out whether you’re in a position to use equity in your propertyto get approved for a home loan.

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