Once considered a dull Australian capital city compared with cities like Sydney, Adelaide or Melbourne, Canberra has, over the years, grown into one of the most happening cities in the country.
With a good quality of life, Canberra has a lot to offer for every lifestyle. In a recent survey, Lonely Planet ranked Canberra as No. 3 in its top 10 cities worth visiting.
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Here we describe the top five advantages of living in Canberra.
• Low Cost of Living
Canberra is easier to get by for less compared with other Australian cities. The capital city is 5 percent cheaper than Melbourne and 15 percent cheaper than Sydney.
You can look for good accommodations at considerably cheaper rent in Canberra, unlike Sydney and Melbourne’s steep real estate rates. Even students can get affordable housing options because Canberra has more on-campus accommodations than any other Australian city.
Canberra is the ideal place to be if you wish to experience big city life on a budget. You can explore hotspots like the food trucks/art market collectives and local hotspots like The Hamlet, Griffith Vietnamese Restaurant, and Tilley’s Divine Cave Gallery to have a good time without breaking the bank.
• Good Quality of Life
If you are a foodie, you can find eateries and restaurants everywhere in the city offering excellent food. Canberra’s coffee culture is rich —you will find delicious roasts at any time or place.
As far as transportation is concerned, you have many options to choose from in Canberra. You are less likely to face traffic jams, and there are bike lanes all over the city. There are plenty of job opportunities in Canberra that can make a move to the city less intimidating.
• City of Youngsters
Among Australian cities, Canberra has the highest student population and is referred to as a student town.
Canberra is home to some of Australia’s best universities—Australian National University, University of Canberra, Australian Catholic University, UNSW Canberra at ADFA, Australian National University, University of Canberra, and Charles Sturt University, among others, and is saturated with students.
Student life and all the fun times that come with it make Canberra a thriving hub of millennial culture and fun times.
• Loud Nightlife
Whether you’re into bars, beer joints, pubs or clubs in Canberra, you will be spoilt for choice. Canberra has a thriving nightlife that can be loud because of the huge number of students out to town to have a good time.
While it may seem incongruous that Canberra, home of Parliament House and other government offices, is also a city with some of the most exciting nightlife.
• Strategic Location
While many think that Canberra is located in the middle of nowhere, it’s perfectly situated between Sydney and the Snowy Mountains, making extended weekend trips easy to plan, especially during the pleasant months. You could drive a few hours and soak up the sun, salt and sand, or drive in the opposite direction and get stuck in the snow. Canberra is strategically located for all fun activities to make weekends exciting and much anticipated.
You can also take short trips and explore spots like Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Murrumbidgee River corridor or any of the 140 wineries within a 35-minute drive from the city. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is one of the most undervalued spots in Australia but, in reality, bucks all trends.
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