{"id":9378,"date":"2016-09-16T15:30:54","date_gmt":"2016-09-16T05:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/realestatetalk.com.au\/?p=9378"},"modified":"2016-09-16T15:30:54","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T05:30:54","slug":"the-worlds-most-liveable-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/channels.realty.com.au\/realtytalk\/the-worlds-most-liveable-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"The world's most liveable cities – John McGrath"},"content":{"rendered":"

In his column in\u00a0Switzer<\/a>, John McGrath discusses where\u00a0world’s most\u00a0livable\u00a0cities are.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here’s what he had to say:<\/h4>\n

Liveability or lifestyle is an absolute priority for today\u2019s buyers.\u00a0\"mcgrath\"<\/a>
\nPeople are far more discerning about what they want in terms of their location and the type of home they live in.
\nIt\u2019s largely a subjective thing, but the fun part is deciding what represents liveability best to you.
\nDo you love the hustle and bustle of apartment living in the city?<\/strong>
\nOr being close to the beach?
\nOr does a slower pace of life on acreage sound better?
\nIt\u2019s entirely your call.
\nOn a global scale, the Economist Intelligence Unit recently released its annual World\u2019s Most Liveable Cities Index, which surveyed 140 cities based on 30 factors across five key areas \u2013 stability, education, infrastructure, health and environment.
\nRight at the top \u2013 once again, is Melbourne. \u00a0<\/strong>
\nIt took out the No 1 spot for the sixth year in a row.
\nTwo other Australian cities are in the Top 10 \u2013 Adelaide and Perth.
\nSydney dropped out of the Top 10 this year to No 11 over perceived fears of terrorism threats following the Lindt Caf\u00e9 siege.
\nIt still received an impressive score of 94.9 out of 100.
\nBrisbane also made the list at No 16.
\nHere\u2019s the Top 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

World\u2019s Most Liveable Cities Index<\/h4>\n
    \n
  1. Melbourne, Australia<\/li>\n
  2. Vienna, Austria\"melbourne\"<\/li>\n
  3. Vancouver, Canada<\/li>\n
  4. Toronto, Canada<\/li>\n
  5. Calgary, Canada<\/li>\n
  6. Adelaide, Australia<\/li>\n
  7. Perth, Australia<\/li>\n
  8. Auckland, New Zealand<\/li>\n
  9. Helsinki, Finland<\/li>\n
  10. Hamburg, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Source: Economist Intelligence Unit\u00a0<\/em>
    \nThe five key areas assessed in the study are pretty much universally valued by all buyers \u2013 stability, education, infrastructure, health and environment.
    \nThe next layer is the street-level factors that make individual suburbs more liveable than others.<\/strong>
    \nDomain recently ranked 555 suburbs in Sydney based on 16 liveability indicators that included more localised elements such as proximity to employment hubs, traffic, views, cultural amenities like theatres, open space, tree cover, local cafes and restaurants, Wi-Fi coverage and access to the beach.
    \nHere\u2019s the Top 10.<\/p>\n

    Sydney\u2019s Most Liveable Suburbs<\/h4>\n
      \n
    1. Lavender Bay<\/li>\n
    2. \"sydney\"Milsons Point<\/li>\n
    3. McMahons Point<\/li>\n
    4. Kirribilli<\/li>\n
    5. Waverton<\/li>\n
    6. Wollstonecraft<\/li>\n
    7. North Sydney<\/li>\n
    8. Millers Point<\/li>\n
    9. Elizabeth Bay<\/li>\n
    10. Darling Point<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Source: Domain\u00a0<\/em>
      \nAnother popular measure of liveability today is being walking distance to key amenities.<\/strong>
      \nAs society gets more and more time-poor and congestion on our roads gets worse, buyers are placing a higher value on being able to walk to shops, transport, beaches and recreational facilities such as parks, cinemas and cafes.
      \nThe Walk Score is a great tool for assessing walkability.<\/strong>
      \nYou can search suburbs and cities all over the world at       http:\/\/www.walkscore.com<\/a>.
      \nHere are the Top 10 suburbs in our east coast capital cities.<\/p>\n

      Top 10 Most Walkable Suburbs<\/h4>\n

      Sydney \u00a0\"sydney<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Haymarket<\/li>\n
      2. The Rocks<\/li>\n
      3. Sydney<\/li>\n
      4. Ultimo<\/li>\n
      5. Surry Hills<\/li>\n
      6. Chippendale<\/li>\n
      7. Millers Point<\/li>\n
      8. Darlinghurst<\/li>\n
      9. Newtown<\/li>\n
      10. Rushcutters Bay<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Melbourne\u00a0\"melbourne<\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Carlton<\/li>\n
        2. Fitzroy<\/li>\n
        3. Fitzroy North<\/li>\n
        4. Melbourne<\/li>\n
        5. St Kilda<\/li>\n
        6. South Yarra<\/li>\n
        7. East Melbourne<\/li>\n
        8. South Melbourne<\/li>\n
        9. Collingwood<\/li>\n
        10. Windsor<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Brisbane\"queensland<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Brisbane City<\/li>\n
          2. Fortitude Valley<\/li>\n
          3. Spring Hill<\/li>\n
          4. South Brisbane<\/li>\n
          5. Petrie Terrace<\/li>\n
          6. New Farm<\/li>\n
          7. Teneriffe<\/li>\n
          8. West End<\/li>\n
          9. Milton<\/li>\n
          10. Woolloongabba<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Source: walkscore.com<\/em><\/p>\n

            When buying your next property, make sure you consider liveability.<\/h4>\n

            It might be a beautiful house, but if walking the kids to school and strolling to the shops are high priorities, make sure the property\u2019s location enables you to do that.\"city-family-urban-suburb-300x189\"<\/a>
            \nWhen buying real estate, you\u2019ll always have to make compromises because no property is perfect.
            \nJust remember, you can change a property but you can\u2019t change its location \u2013 and it\u2019s location that has the biggest impact on liveability.
            \nSo my advice is to be clear about your own priorities before making such an important decision.
            \n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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