Note: This ranking is based on a combination of factors including lifestyle, affordability, climate, job opportunities, education, and overall quality of life.
It's important to note that individual preferences and priorities will influence the best place for you.

1. Noosa, Queensland: Known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and laid-back atmosphere.
   
2. Byron Bay, New South Wales: A popular coastal town with a bohemian vibe and plenty of natural beauty.
3. ||| Hobart, Tasmania: * The capital of Tasmania, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning natural landscapes.
4. Adelaide, South Australia: A vibrant city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong cultural scene.
5. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: The nation's capital, known for its high quality of life, excellent education, and government job opportunities.
6. Perth, Western Australia: A coastal city with a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong economy.
7. ||| Melbourne, Victoria: * Australia's cultural capital, offering a diverse range of arts, music, and food.
8. Brisbane, Queensland: A sunny city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy.
9. Gold Coast, Queensland: A popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches, theme parks, and a vibrant nightlife.
10. Newcastle, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy.

1. Ballarat, Victoria: A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community.
2. Geelong, Victoria: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy.
3. Cairns, Queensland: A tropical city with stunning beaches, rainforests, and the Great Barrier Reef.
4. Darwin, Northern Territory: A tropical city with a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a unique culture.
5. Alice Springs, Northern Territory: A remote outback town with a unique culture, stunning landscapes, and a strong sense of community.
6. Toowoomba, Queensland: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy.
7. Albury-Wodonga, New South Wales/Victoria: A border city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and a strong economy.
8. ||| Launceston, Tasmania: * A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community.
9. Bunbury, Western Australia: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy.
10. Warrnambool, Victoria: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community.

1. Port Macquarie, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community.
2. Tamworth, New South Wales: A regional city known as the “Country Music Capital of Australia,” with a friendly atmosphere and a strong community.
3. Coffs Harbour, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community.
4. Wagga Wagga, New South Wales: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy.
5. Benalla, Victoria: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community.
6. Bendigo, Victoria: A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community.
7. Ballarat, Victoria: A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community.
8. Orange, New South Wales: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy.
9. Dubbo, New South Wales: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy.
10. Mildura, Victoria: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy.

Remember: This list is a starting point, and the best place for you will depend on your individual preferences and priorities. It's always a good idea to do your own research and visit potential locations before making a decision.

Note: This ranking is based on factors such as housing costs, transportation, food, utilities, and overall cost of living. It's important to remember that individual preferences and lifestyle choices can significantly impact your actual expenses.

1. Toowoomba, Queensland: A regional city with affordable housing and a lower cost of living compared to major cities.
2. Ballarat, Victoria: A historic city with affordable housing and a strong community.
3. Geelong, Victoria: A coastal city with affordable housing and a growing economy.
4. Benalla, Victoria: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong community.
5. Bendigo, Victoria: A historic city with affordable housing and a strong community.
6. Wagga Wagga, New South Wales: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong economy.
7. Dubbo, New South Wales: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong economy.
8. Mildura, Victoria: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong economy.
9. Orange, New South Wales: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong economy.
10. Tamworth, New South Wales: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong community.

1. Albury-Wodonga, New South Wales/Victoria: A border city with affordable housing and a strong economy.
2. ||| Hobart, Tasmania: *The capital of Tasmania, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning natural landscapes at a relatively affordable cost of living.
3. ||| Launceston, Tasmania: *A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community at an affordable cost of living.
4. Newcastle, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy at a relatively affordable cost of living.
5. Cairns, Queensland: A tropical city with stunning beaches, rainforests, and the Great Barrier Reef at a relatively affordable cost of living.
6. Darwin, Northern Territory: A tropical city with a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a unique culture at a relatively affordable cost of living.
7. Alice Springs, Northern Territory: A remote outback town with a unique culture, stunning landscapes, and a strong sense of community at a relatively affordable cost of living.
8. Coffs Harbour, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community at a relatively affordable cost of living.
9. Port Macquarie, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community at a relatively affordable cost of living.
10. Bunbury, Western Australia: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy at a relatively affordable cost of living.

1. Adelaide, South Australia: A vibrant city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong cultural scene at a relatively affordable cost of living.
2. Perth, Western Australia: A coastal city with a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong economy at a relatively affordable cost of living.
3. Brisbane, Queensland: A sunny city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy at a relatively affordable cost of living.
4. Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: The nation's capital, known for its high quality of life, excellent education, and government job opportunities, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas.
5. ||| Melbourne, Victoria: *Australia's cultural capital, offering a diverse range of arts, music, and food, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas.
6. ||| Sydney, New South Wales: *Australia's largest city, offering a diverse range of opportunities and experiences, but with a significantly higher cost of living.
7. Gold Coast, Queensland: A popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches, theme parks, and a vibrant nightlife, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas.
8. Byron Bay, New South Wales: A popular coastal town with a bohemian vibe and plenty of natural beauty, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas.
9. Noosa, Queensland: Known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and laid-back atmosphere, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas.
10. Fremantle, Western Australia: A historic port city with a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and a strong community, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas.

Remember: This list is a starting point, and the best place for you will depend on your individual preferences and priorities. It's always a good idea to do your own research and visit potential locations before making a decision.

Note: This combined list ranks the best places to live in Australia based on both affordability and overall quality of life.

1. Toowoomba, Queensland: A regional city with affordable housing, a strong community, and a lower cost of living compared to major cities.
2. Ballarat, Victoria: A historic city with affordable housing, a strong community, and beautiful parks.
3. Geelong, Victoria: A coastal city with affordable housing, a growing economy, and beautiful beaches.
4. Benalla, Victoria: A regional city with affordable housing, a strong community, and beautiful parks.
5. Bendigo, Victoria: A historic city with affordable housing, a strong community, and beautiful parks.
6. ||| Hobart, Tasmania: *The capital of Tasmania, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning natural landscapes at a relatively affordable cost of living.
7. ||| Newcastle, New South Wales: *A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy at a relatively affordable cost of living.
8. ||| Cairns, Queensland: *A tropical city with stunning beaches, rainforests, and the Great Barrier Reef at a relatively affordable cost of living. - Darwin, Northern Territory: A tropical city with a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a unique culture at a relatively affordable cost of living. - Alice Springs, Northern Territory: A remote outback town with a unique culture, stunning landscapes, and a strong sense of community at a relatively affordable cost of living. ==== 11-20 ==== - Wagga Wagga, New South Wales: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong economy. - Dubbo, New South Wales: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong economy. - Mildura, Victoria: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong economy. - Orange, New South Wales: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong economy. - Tamworth, New South Wales: A regional city with affordable housing and a strong community. - Albury-Wodonga, New South Wales/Victoria: A border city with affordable housing and a strong economy. - ||| Launceston, Tasmania: *A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community at an affordable cost of living. - Coffs Harbour, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community at a relatively affordable cost of living. - Port Macquarie, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community at a relatively affordable cost of living. - Bunbury, Western Australia: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy at a relatively affordable cost of living. ==== 21-30 ==== - Adelaide, South Australia: A vibrant city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong cultural scene at a relatively affordable cost of living. - Perth, Western Australia: A coastal city with a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong economy at a relatively affordable cost of living. - ||| Brisbane, Queensland: *A sunny city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy at a relatively affordable cost of living. - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: The nation's capital, known for its high quality of life, excellent education, and government job opportunities, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas. - Melbourne, Victoria: Australia's cultural capital, offering a diverse range of arts, music, and food, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas. - Sydney, New South Wales: Australia's largest city, offering a diverse range of opportunities and experiences, but with a significantly higher cost of living. - Gold Coast, Queensland: A popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches, theme parks, and a vibrant nightlife, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas. - Byron Bay, New South Wales: A popular coastal town with a bohemian vibe and plenty of natural beauty, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas. - Noosa, Queensland: Known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and laid-back atmosphere, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas. - Fremantle, Western Australia: A historic port city with a relaxed atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and a strong community, but with a relatively higher cost of living compared to regional areas.
   —- —- ===== Top 30 Best Places to Retire in Australia ===== Note: This ranking is based on a combination of factors including lifestyle, affordability, climate, healthcare, amenities, and overall quality of life. It's important to note that individual preferences and priorities will influence the best place for you.
   ==== 1-10 ==== - Noosa, Queensland: Known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and laid-back atmosphere. - Byron Bay, New South Wales: A popular coastal town with a bohemian vibe and plenty of natural beauty. - Hobart, Tasmania: The capital of Tasmania, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning natural landscapes. - Adelaide, South Australia: A vibrant city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong cultural scene. - Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: The nation's capital, known for its high quality of life, excellent education, and government job opportunities. - Perth, Western Australia: A coastal city with a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong economy. - Melbourne, Victoria: Australia's cultural capital, offering a diverse range of arts, music, and food. - Brisbane, Queensland: A sunny city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy. - Gold Coast, Queensland: A popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches, theme parks, and a vibrant nightlife. - Newcastle, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy. ==== 11-20 ==== - Ballarat, Victoria: A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community. - Geelong, Victoria: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy. - Cairns, Queensland: A tropical city with stunning beaches, rainforests, and the Great Barrier Reef. - Darwin, Northern Territory: A tropical city with a laid-back lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a unique culture. - Alice Springs, Northern Territory: A remote outback town with a unique culture, stunning landscapes, and a strong sense of community. - Toowoomba, Queensland: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy. - Albury-Wodonga, New South Wales/Victoria: A border city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful scenery, and a strong economy. - Launceston, Tasmania: A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community. - Bunbury, Western Australia: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a growing economy. - Warrnambool, Victoria: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community. ==== 21-30 ==== - Port Macquarie, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community. - Tamworth, New South Wales: A regional city known as the “Country Music Capital of Australia,” with a friendly atmosphere and a strong community. - Coffs Harbour, New South Wales: A coastal city with a relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, and a strong community. - Wagga Wagga, New South Wales: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy. - Benalla, Victoria: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community. - Bendigo, Victoria: A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community. - Ballarat, Victoria: A historic city with a charming atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong community. - Orange, New South Wales: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy. - Dubbo, New South Wales: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy. - Mildura, Victoria: A regional city with a friendly atmosphere, beautiful parks, and a strong economy.
   Remember:** This list is a starting point, and the best place for you will depend on your individual preferences and priorities. It's always a good idea to do your own research and visit potential locations before making a decision.