Australia has 4 cities in the top ten most livable cities for 2021-plan your move to Australia now

Australia is a favorite destination for individuals who are considering migration to another country whether to live study or work. Favorable factors such as a stable economy, good infrastructure, safe environment, good education and medical facilities, immigrant friendly policies and a multicultural environment that promise a better quality of life and job opportunities. Australia has various visa categories under which applicants can apply.

The Australian government is committed to the welfare and well-being of its residents. This was evident when during the Covid-19 pandemic, the government made all the efforts to contain the virus and protecting its residents through its policies and containment measures. It has succeeded in providing a safe environment by tackling the pandemic and having a minimum number of cases.

It is no wonder then that four cities in Australia appear in the list of top ten most livable cities in the world. It has maintained its record of having some of the most livable cities in the world.

This is an annual ranking of cities by The Economist Intelligence Unit. The cities are ranked based on factors such as infrastructure, stability, healthcare facilities, education opportunities, environment, and infrastructure. This survey has seen Australian cities appearing in the top ten consistently for many years.

Top ten most livable cities-2021

Here is a closer look at the four Australian cities that appeared in the top ten list of livable cities and the options you have in case you want to migrate to any of these cities in Australia.

1. Adelaide

The Australian city of Adelaide appears fourth in the list and is the first among the four Australian cities. The city situated in South Australia is the largest city in Australia. The city offers a relaxed lifestyle, safe and family friendly environment which helps you achieve a good work-life balance.

The region of South Australia offers state nomination options for immigration candidates and endorsement pathways for various visa options for skilled migrants and those who want to open a business in Australia.

2. Perth

The second city to figure in the list is Perth which is situated in Western Australia. This is the largest state in Australia and is known for its high-quality infrastructure, and offers jobs in the mining and construction sectors. Perth showed a positive growth rate and lowest rate of unemployment during the pandemic.

3. Melbourne

The third Australian city in the list is Melbourne, which is the second most-populated city in Australia and is the financial center of Victoria, so, banking and insurance are important sectors here. The important industries here are metal processing, textiles, food processing. It is also an important hub for manufacturing computers and is a major center for biomedicine and biotechnology.

4.Brisbane

Situated in Australia’s ‘Sunshine State,’ Queensland, Brisbane like other towns and cities in this region is one of the most livable cities in the world. Brisbane offers a stable economy, affordable housing, good quality higher education which makes it the fourth most affordable city for students in Australia. It has good infrastructure, offers a secure environment and has a cosmopolitan culture.

Visa options

If you are planning to move to one of these cities in Australia, there are many pathways that you can investigate. The most popular migration programs for permanent residency are skilled migration visas. You can either start by studying a high demand course in these cities, or if you already have a skills and work experience in demand, you can start your application now. While Melbourne (Victoria) and Brisbane (Queensland) have more quota for skilled migrations, Perth (Western Australia) and Adelaide (South Australia) have more relaxed migration policies.

The Australian government has devised many immigration systems for the PR visa in order to streamline the immigration process, filter the immigrants and ensure that eligible applicants are given visas.

Each immigration program has its own specific requirements for eligibility and selection criteria.

Australia follows a points-based system for its migration programs. You must first meet the eligibility criteria which requires that you have a score if 65 or above out of 100 points before applying for a visa to move to any of these cities.