People from all over the world are attracted to live, study and work in Canberra.

The perfect balance

Balance and wellbeing underpin our quality of life in Canberra. Nature is your neighbour here, with over half our territory as protected nature reserve. Enjoy an easy commute, and reclaim your time for your family, friends and relaxation.

We’re a city of neighbourhoods, where short journeys can take you to work, a sporting event, or a quiet bush spot to recharge. Our vibrant arts and cultural scene offers a feast for the senses that you can dip into – and out of – as you like. People live longer in the ACT, with a higher life expectancy than other parts of Australia.

At a time when the way we live and work is changing, Canberra offers an exceptional lifestyle.

Our city and our population

Canberra is recognised as a progressive, sustainable, and innovative city that values people and ideas, and where a healthier, smarter future is possible. It’s been ranked:

• the third healthiest city
• the fourth most innovative city
• the third smartest city.

We’re home to one of Australia’s highest-ranking universities, two research-intensive Group of Eight (Go8) universities, as well as high-quality vocational education, training and research institutes.

Canberra’s people are young, vibrant, intelligent and active, with the nation’s highest participation rate for sport and physical recreation. We have a cohesive multicultural population, adding diversity, inclusion and a richness to our community.

In fact, Canberra is an accredited Advanced Welcoming City, one of only 13 locations globally and only the second in Australia.

Our population is also highly educated and interested in the world, with a life-long love of learning. Over half of Canberrans have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Global innovations have been developed here and important medical discoveries made. With 6 Nobel Prize winners arising from our university community, it’s easy to see why we’re the knowledge heart of Australia.

Ease of travel in Canberra

It’s easy to get to Canberra, and quick to get around the city. It’s only a 30-minute commute to anywhere in the ACT. Canberra is well-connected to the rest of Australia. Canberra has direct flights to Fiji (Nadi) and Indonesia (Denpasar), bringing the rest of the world within easy reach.

Why we love living in Canberra

Our progressive values and lifestyle make Canberra a vibrant and beautiful place to live, work, study, do business and invest in.

Canberra is also set in beautiful surrounds:

• 50% of the ACT is national parks.
• We’re the first city in a catchment of major rivers.
• Our air quality is amongst the clearest in the world.
• We have a strong environment and biodiversity protection.

Canberra is popular for business, knowledge-based and leisure travel. It’s also a popular place to study and to raise a family. Parents love the high standard of education, the clear, open spaces and the city’s safety.

Canberra is rich in talent, ideas and creativity to accelerate your business growth. Learn more about what attracts people to live in Canberra.