In the latest Economist Intelligence Unit report, Australian cities have fared pretty well, with 4 coming in the Top 11. The 'livable city' survey ranks according to health care, stability, culture and environment, education and infrastructure. Harare was the worst city, Vancouver the best. An index score compares the cities, with the maximum 100 being "ideal".
1. Vancouver (98.0)
2. Vienna (97.9)
3. Melbourne (97.5)
4. Toronto (97.2)
5. Perth / Calgary (96.6)
Sydney came in 9th, and Adelaide 11th.
So is Melbourne better than Perth? (Dare we mention swine flu?) Perth better than Sydney? What do you reckon? aussiehome.com (being based in Perth) has a distinct passion for Perth, and can't understand why 4 cities are above it to be honest!