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Find Your Perfect Australian Location

Compare cities and regions across Australia. Explore climate, cost of living, GP salaries, and lifestyle factors to find your ideal destination.

SY

Sydney, NSW

5.3M

Australia's largest city offers world-famous beaches, a thriving cultural scene, and excellent career opportunities for GPs.

18°C
Temperate
Very High
$300K-400K
Iconic beachesWorld-class diningStrong job market
ME

Melbourne, VIC

5.0M

Known as Australia's cultural capital, Melbourne offers incredible food, arts, and a strong healthcare sector.

16°C
Temperate
High
$300K-400K
Arts & cultureFood sceneEducation hub
BR

Brisbane, QLD

2.6M

The Sunshine State capital offers warm weather year-round, outdoor lifestyle, and strong earning potential for GPs.

22°C
Subtropical
Moderate
$320K-420K
Year-round sunshineProximity to coastGrowing economy
PE

Perth, WA

2.1M

Australia's most isolated major city offers stunning beaches, high GP demand, and excellent salaries.

19°C
Mediterranean
High
$350K-450K
Beautiful beachesHigh GP demandMining industry
AD

Adelaide, SA

1.4M

Known for its wine regions and festivals, Adelaide offers affordable living and great work-life balance.

17°C
Mediterranean
Moderate
$300K-380K
Wine regions nearbyAffordable livingLess traffic
GC

Gold Coast, QLD

700K

World-famous beaches and tourist attractions make this a lifestyle destination with strong GP opportunities.

23°C
Subtropical
Moderate
$320K-400K
Famous beachesTourism industryTheme parks
SC

Sunshine Coast, QLD

350K

A rapidly growing coastal region with high GP demand, especially in DPA areas.

22°C
Subtropical
Moderate-High
$340K-420K
Stunning beachesGrowing regionFamily friendly
NE

Newcastle, NSW

500K

A harbour city with great beaches, close to Sydney but more affordable and relaxed.

18°C
Temperate
Moderate
$300K-380K
Harbour lifestyleSurf beachesProximity to Sydney
CA

Cairns, QLD

170K

Gateway to the Great Barrier Reef with tropical climate and strong rural incentives for GPs.

26°C
Tropical
Moderate
$350K-450K
Great Barrier ReefTropical climateRural incentives
HO

Hobart, TAS

250K

Tasmania's capital offers stunning natural scenery, cooler climate, and a tight-knit community.

13°C
Temperate
Moderate
$280K-350K
Natural beautyMONA galleryTight community
DA

Darwin, NT

150K

Australia's tropical northern capital offers the highest GP salaries and unique remote health opportunities.

28°C
Tropical
High
$380K-500K
Highest GP salariesUnique indigenous healthOutdoor lifestyle
CB

Canberra, ACT

460K

Australia's purpose-built capital offers excellent schools, museums, and a unique 'bush capital' feel.

14°C
Continental
High
$300K-380K
Highest education levelsPlanned cityMuseums/galleries

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