Seventy percent of Australians live in large cities that differ from each other in climate, rhythm of life, property prices and, of course, cultural characteristics. There are only five cities in the country, the population of which exceeds one million. These are Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne. Do not be surprised, the capital of Australia, Canberra, is not on this list - only 375 thousand people live in it a measured and calm life.
Area - 12144.6 km²
Population - 4 800 000 people
The multinational capital of New South Wales has grown into one of the most beautiful metropolitan areas in the world from a small village of convicts. Its residents pride themselves on the fact that they have the highest per capita income and also that they live in a city that ranks 16th on the list of the most expensive in the world. In addition to the Australian rich, boxer Kostya Ju, known to the entire post-Soviet space, lives in Sydney.
Tourists in Sydney (and there are 2.5 mln of them here a year) are primarily attracted by the amazing nature, sports and cultural events, historical sites and modern architecture.
There is something to see in any part of the city, and the most convenient way to do it is to take a ride on a pleasure boat.
The harbor is home to the famous Sydney Opera House, a place as famous as the Australian kangaroos. 100 ml were spent on its construction. dollars. Outwardly, this bizarre complex resembles white sea shells merging with huge sails, but in order not to be disappointed by the ascetic interior view, the locals advise against going inside the structure.
Another popular Sydney attraction lies over Port Jackson Harbor. This is one of the longest arched bridges, the Harbor Bridge, which is used by people, cars and railways. Extreme lovers are especially fond of the bridge, because here they are allowed to climb the upper arch and enjoy the view of Sydney for two hours.
Noteworthy are the Australian Museum of Natural History, an art gallery, a huge zoo, the Royal Botanical Garden... End your stroll through the city of 4 million people at the revolving Central Point Restaurant at the top of the Sydney TV Tower. Didn't the gorgeous view from the restaurant's windows turn your head? Then do not regret 58 Austro dollars and walk along the open area at an altitude of 268 meters.
Perth
Area - 2,525,000 sq. km
Population - 1 832 114 people
This relatively young city (founded in 1829) in 2012 ranked ninth in the list of cities in the world convenient for living. It is 10 km away from the coast, the sun shines for 8 hours a day, and the bends of the Svan River, flowing within the city limits, beckon to take a yacht ride. Agree, excellent living conditions, but they do not forget about studying here. Dozens of colleges and universities open their doors for students, including the University of Western Australia, which is considered the most prestigious.
The city processes metal imported into the country from abroad. In addition, local residents work in the nearby the pink diamond deposit.
In the city itself, there are only a couple of attractions - the Gallery of Fine Arts of Western Australia and the Museum of Western Australia, visiting which you can learn everything about the life of the aborigines, the colonial history of the state.
The suburbs of Perth are much more interesting. So, in national park Nambang tourists come to see the landscape descended from the pages of fantastic books, the main attraction of Australia is the petrified remains of an ancient forest. Another unique creation of nature - Stone wave, a photo of which is placed in all textbooks of geography. These static attractions are unlikely to surprise extremists, and they shouldn't go for 340 km. The town of Exmouth is waiting for them, where they offer to dive with whale sharks.
Area - 5904.8 km²
Population - 2 146 577 people
Brisbane is Australia's most populated multinational city. In terms of its infrastructure, the city is far from Melbourne and Sydney, but the climatic conditions are excellent. In winter, the temperature does not drop below 20 degrees, and in summer it does not rise above 27 degrees. The only negative is the strongest floods, which periodically occur due to heavy rains. The last time the Brisbane River overflowed was in 2011, when 17,000 houses were flooded in the city.
This beautiful tropical city is often overlooked, rushing to the Gold Coast - a famous Australian resort with a total length of 32 km.
There are many nature reserves and parks in the vicinity of Brisbane, in which you can hand feed both dwarf and the largest kangaroos... Be sure to check one of them if you are traveling with children. We also recommend visiting park-plantation of tropical fruits "Big Pineapple" and the real Australian jungle in Lamington National Park.
Area - 8806 km²
Population - 4 250 000 people
The city of chic and sophistication, the sports and cultural capital of Australia ... As soon as this city of neo-Gothic temples and picturesque parks was not called by tourists. The impetus for the development of a small colonial settlement was given by the notorious "gold rush", when thousands of lovers of easy money came to Melbourne. Perhaps they brought good luck to the city: it quickly turned into a metropolis, and then (albeit not for long) into the capital of the state.
Getting around Melbourne is convenient by tram. The tram network is considered the largest in the world, but for Australians it is not only a mode of transportation, but also an element of cultural heritage.
You can travel around the city center for free: there is a circular route with mobile restaurants.
Local attractions cannot be seen in a week. What is the picturesque symbol of the continent with rocks rising from the water, or observation deck on Rialto Tower, or artifacts from the "gold rush" times found during excavations, kept in the National Museum!
A visit to nature reserves in the suburbs will also be unforgettable, where you can see wild animals living in natural conditions, walk under huge eucalyptus trees and enjoy the amazing beauty of waterfalls.
Those who cannot imagine rest without shopping should look into Myers- a shopping center that spans four blocks.
Area - 1826.9 km²
Population - 1 225 235 people
Life in this city is unhurried and measured. Perhaps this is the merit of the German settlers, who are darkness in Adelaide. City streets are not loaded with transport, all buildings, regardless of their height, are well-groomed and beautiful.
Adelaide is the industrial and defense center of Australia. Companies and concerns are engaged in the production of submarines and aircraft carriers, medical equipment and cars. Yes, well-known Mitsubishi is assembled in Adelaide.
It is better to go on a tourist visit to the city from October to April. So that the heat is not so acutely felt, it is better to move on an old steamer, or even go to kangaroo island(as the locals do). It is a nature reserve where sea lions live.
Largest cities in Australia
The Australian state occupies the entire mainland and the adjacent small islands of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The capital is the city of Canberra. The state is divided into states and separate territories - the total population is about twenty million people. Almost all Australians live in cities, only 15% chose to stay in rural areas.In the southeast of Australia, there is the largest city - Sydney. This is the business center where a large number of offices and headquarters of international and Australian companies. Almost all Sydney residents are businessmen or have high incomes. The standard of living in Sydney is one of the highest in the world, but the local population lives happily ever after. Almost everyone can afford a seaside house, a car, and high-quality medical services. But this does not mean that the residents of Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and other cities do nothing for this - they work around the clock, many cannot afford to have a child. In the evening, they relax in establishments, of which, for example, there are a huge number in Sydney. Residents of Australian megacities rarely financially care about their parents - they are more likely to be interested in their own career growth.
In the southern part of Australia is about. Tasmania, which is part of the state. The capital is Hobart, which is considered an indicator of a conservative and provincial city. The population of the capital is only 130 thousand people and almost all of them are engaged in shipbuilding or other crafts, no one sits in offices. The level of earnings here is much lower than in megacities, but life is not so expensive, quiet and calm. There will be no traffic jams or fuss here. The residents of Hobart do not particularly like to have fun, they rather devote time to their favorite business, but they often choose to relax on the coast.
In the state of Queensland there is an eight thousandth town of Charters Towers. It is separated from the sea coast by mountains, and the inhabitants are engaged in tourism. Cattle breeding and agriculture are valued here, those who have their own farm often hire workers. The standard of living in a small town is not bad, many have their own house, albeit not so big. Almost everyone has an inexpensive car and a family.
However, any city in Australia, be it a small one or a metropolis, is highly developed. Everyone in this country can afford loans, because housing is quite expensive. Often a resident pays a debt to the bank all his life, but he also works tirelessly. For such patriotism and hard work - Australia pays the same.
It is amazing because it is the only state that occupies an entire continent, and most of the flora and fauna are found only in its vastness. In this article, we will list the cities in Australia. You can see the list of all settlements in the tables below. However, to begin with, let's give some general information.
general information
As you can see, not too large (considering the huge territory). Its density is only 3 persons / km 2. This is due to the fact that most of the territory is occupied by the huge Big Sandy and others. It should be noted that Australia has one of the highest levels of urbanization - 89%. Most of the population lives on the east coast. Next, we will tell you what cities in Australia exist. We will also give a list of the largest and most beautiful.
Largest cities in Australia
Sydney is the pearl of Australia, the largest economic, cultural and industrial center of the country, with 4.8 million people. The city is very young, and therefore cannot boast of many interesting sights. Despite this, tourists love it very much. Among the main highlights of Sydney are the Opera House, Australian Museum, Harbor Bridge, Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, City Hall and Sydney TV Tower. Be sure to visit these places if you visit this beautiful corner of the world.
Melbourne is one of the largest cities in Australia and is the capital of Victoria. Its population is 4.25 million inhabitants. It is easy to calculate that these 2 cities (Sydney and Melbourne) became home to 40% of the population of the entire country. What is worth seeing in Melbourne? Be sure to visit the Royal Exhibition Center, Victoria State, the Melbourne Museum, the State Library of Victoria, and the Memorial Monument replicating one of the mausoleums at Halicarnassus. In addition, the city will delight you with impressive skyscrapers, a sea of shops, restaurants, nightclubs and cafes.
Brisbane is a large city located in the east of Australia. The population is 2.15 million people. Especially popular places tourists enjoy the "green lungs" of the city - parks Roma Street Parkland, Mount Coot-tha, South Bank Parkland and Brisbane City Botanic Gardens.
The cities of Australia, the list of which is given above, enjoy the special attention of tourists and businessmen. These include Perth (1.865 million), Adelaide (1.225 million) and the Gold Coast (591 thousand). Canberra is a large center with a population of over 345 thousand people. It houses many cultural institutions, government offices, and so on. This is where we finish listing (due to their absence) big cities Australia. You can read the list of the rest later in the article.
Complete list of cities in Australia
As you can see, the 7 largest cities of this state account for 65% of the total population. As for the rest of the settlements, they are located near megacities. Now we will introduce you to all cities in Australia. We will form an alphabetical list based on the city's belonging to a particular state. The population size will be indicated in brackets. Let's start.
Western Australia and Northern Territory cities
Queensland and New South Wales
| Queensland | N.S.W. |
1. Bundaberg (71,000). 2. Brisbane (state capital) (2,150,185). 3. Gympie (10 933). 4. Gladstone (28,808). 5. Year-Coast (591,473). 6. Ipswich (168,131). 7. Caloundra (41,293). 8. Cairns (150,920). 9. McKie (85,700). 10. Mount Isa (23,673). 11. Maryborough (21,501). 12. Nambour (9774). 13. Rockhampton (76,729). 14. Redcliffe (8981). 15. Sunshine Coast (251,081). 16. Townsville (185,768). 17. Toowoomba (128,600). 18. Weipa (3291). 19. Harvey Bay (61,469). 20. Charters Towers (8000). | 1. Armidale (19,485). 2. Bathurst (34,303). 3. Broken Hill (19,754). 4. Wyong (3116). 5. Wollongong (292,190). 6. Gosford (155,271). 7. Goulburn (20,127). 8. Grafton (17,501). 9. Griffith (17,890). 10.Debbo (38,037). 11. Katoomba (7623). 12. Coffs Harbor (25,953). 13. Queenbian (26,500). 14. Lismore (30,086). 15. Lake Macquarie (200,000). 16. Maitland (61,431). 17. Nauru (34,479). 18. Newcastle (288,732). 19. Albury (53,507). 20. Orange (39 329). 21. Port Macquarie (44 313). 22. Garlic (18 316). 23. Sydney (state capital) (4,800,000). 24. Tamworth (47,595). 25.Tuid Heads (19,116). 26. Wagga-Wagga (44,935). |
Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
Now you have learned all the cities of Australia. The list of the above can be supplemented by Canberra, which is part of the Australian Capital Territory.
Australia is a mainland state, which also includes the island of Tasmania and a number of other islands adjacent to it. It is the southernmost state in the world. Australia is a continent of rare dry forests and deserts. The country has long been a colony of Great Britain, and the British monarch is still considered the head of state. The population is about 22 million people. Most of them live along the coastline of the mainland. A map of Australia with cities will show that almost all of them are located along the coastline.
The photos of Australia's cities, which can be viewed on the global network, are very bright and beautiful. The main cities of Australia are Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. The population of the cities of Australia, mainly the British who emigrated in the 19th century. The most famous cities in Australia are Melbourne and Sydney. Almost all of Australia's millionaire cities are state capitals. In 1908, Melbourne and Sydney, Australia's main cities, had a fierce debate over which city was the capital of Australia. They were not inferior to each other either in growth, or in infrastructure, or in importance. As a result, the dispute threatened to reach a dead end, and a solution was found. To the question: "which city is the capital of Australia?" the government replied: Canberra. It is Australia's largest city, located inland rather than on the coast.
The mainland is divided into six states, the largest of which is Western Australia, the city of Perth, which is its capital. This port city in Australia is included in the 5 major cities in Australia. It was founded in the 19th century and is developing very rapidly in our time. It is one of the ten most comfortable cities to live in according to the Economist magazine. Also known as the "City of Lights" Perth, all of its inhabitants turned on the lights during the 1962 Druzhba-7 spacecraft flyby over it.
Melbourne is a city in the southeast of Australia, the capital of the state of Victoria. It is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. Its population is about 5.5 million people. Included in five major cities in Australia. The combination of architecture of different styles: Victorian and modern, together with a large number of parks and gardens, as well as a well-developed infrastructure made this city of southern Australia one of the main business and commercial centers of the continent of Australia, the city of Melbourne, in 1981 it hosted the Summer Olympics. Thus, it was the first Olympic city in Australia. The city in the south of Australia has been recognized as the most comfortable place to live in the world. The main city of South Australia is Sydney's main competitor for growth and development.
The third largest state on the continent is led by Brisbane. He entered the largest cities in Australia, in third place. It is the most cosmopolitan metropolis in the country. In terms of growth in the continent of Australia, the city of Brisbane is ranked first. According to the 2001 census, 21% of the population are foreigners, 1.7% are aborigines. It is also home to a large number of residents of the former USSR. The second largest city in the state is the Gold Coast. Australia is the largest tourist destination, and the Gold Coast leads the water tourism path of the entire country. Tourism is the main area of economic activity. Huge sandy beaches and magnificent waves beckon surfers from all over the world. Once a year, the Indy Car racing series is held at the Gold Coast. It ranks among the most beautiful cities in Australia. Its skyscrapers are amazing, the most famous of them is the Q1 Tower, whose height reaches 322.5 meters.
Also included in the largest cities in Australia. This is the largest business center of South Australia, the city of Adelaide was named after the wife of William IV. The best cities in Australia, in the list of which Adelaide is far from the last place, have accepted Adelaide as a leader in various festivals, wine-making arts, as well as sports achievements of its inhabitants. Between the city of Adelaide and Alice Springs is an unusual underground city in Australia - in the desert regions, the sun is mercilessly hot, and the only large deposit of precious stones on the entire continent, so the presence of people here is simply necessary. In order to hide from the hot sun, people made their homes deep underground. Below 6 meters, the temperature drops sharply and life in this place becomes more acceptable. Over time, the town has developed and now you can find everything underground, from hotels to swimming pools. You can also go shopping or visit the Orthodox Church.
The most sparsely populated capital city of the state is Darwin. Australia is the least densely populated in the Northern Territory. Therefore, it turns out to be the largest city in this part of the continent. The city was completely rebuilt twice. Once after a Japanese air raid, and the second after a powerful hurricane in 1974. Thanks to such restructuring, Darwin is the most modern city, in architectural terms, on the entire continent.
Sydney is the main city of Australia. Its population is almost a quarter of the population of the entire country. Asking any citizen of the Federation: "which city in Australia is the largest?", The answer will be only one - Sydney. It lies in the state of South Wales, the capital of which it is. Even the largest cities in Australia are in many ways inferior to it in terms of area and the number of people living in it. Looking through all the cities of Australia, the list of which is headed by Sydney, you can see that in fact it is he who is the capital of this state. The economic sphere of activity throughout almost the entire continent of Australia is the city of Sydney. Its total income is about 25% of the total profit of the entire state. Its residents receive the highest income, about 42.5 thousand dollars a year. The bulk of the population is made up of immigrants who have arrived in Australia for permanent residence.
Australia is one of the largest countries in the world, most of the population lives in cities. It is difficult to talk about how many cities in Australia, since it is not interesting to describe the smallest of them, but five large cities in Australia can be named: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane. Looking at the large cities of Australia, you can see that they are home to most of the population of the entire country. Each city is unique in its own way and has its own exotic properties. Thinking about what cities there are in Australia, one can only wonder at their diversity and unusualness. Both the underground city of Coober Pedy and Darwin who rose from the ruins, each of them is a part of the history of this exotic continent.
A small opinion poll proved that Russians, recalling the cities of Australia, will name only two giants, Melbourne and Sydney, the capital Canberra and some other Darwin. Darwin entered this list only because he is consonant with the name of the great biologist.
There is no need to be upset that the Russians are not aware of the geography of Australia. The Australians, probably, will not name anything except Moscow and St. Petersburg. Despite the fact that in our country there are more cities, in the average mass, and the history is richer. You don't need to be offended by anyone, you just need to broaden your horizons. This is what we are going to do now. Friends, here is a small overview of cities in Australia that may be of interest to a migrant from Russia.
Canberra - named capital
Canberra is the Australian capital. Translated from the local dialect, Canberra means "meeting place". The capital, unlike most large cities on the green continent, is located far from the sea, at the foot of the mountains. It is very calm here, despite the concentration of power. Australian politicians differ from Russian politicians mainly in that they do not attract any attention to themselves. No flashing lights on the roofs of cars, escort corteges and other attributes. Canberra itself was founded as a compromise option in the dispute between Melbourne and Sydney. These two large cities at one time claimed the title of the capital of the country. Nobody wanted to compromise, and neither side had a big advantage. Then the authorities decided, so as not to offend anyone, to build the capital from scratch. According to the project of the American architect Griffin in the twenties of the twentieth century, the beautiful Canberra appeared at the foot of the mountains.
Canberra is now an elegant, beautiful, green city all year round. Since the Australian capital was designed in the twentieth century, and not in the Middle Ages, not by illiterate settlers, but by professional architects, the residents of Canberra are not familiar with the problems of modern large cities. The streets here are wide, the transport interchanges are modern, and the city breathes with novelty and thoughtfulness.
Despite the status of the capital, Canberra is closely adjacent to tropical forests. An hour's drive from the city, the magnificent Thredbo ski resort begins, and two hours from the wonderful beaches. Contrary to the opinion that Canberra is just the capital, there are over thirty factories in the city.
The population of Canberra is educated people. The number of people with higher education is the highest in the country. There are not many migrants in this city, since it is not large. There are not many Russians at all. If you want to get a job in the civil service and quickly assimilate, then this is a definite plus.
Melbourne - the city of a thousand lights
In fact, you can talk about Melbourne for hours. Real Australian New York. A fairytale city, a dream city, falling into its net, you disappear forever. Geographically, Melbourne is located in the southeast of Australia, in Port Phillip Bay. It is home to about four million people of all nations, beliefs and ages. Melbourne is considered by Australians to be the cultural capital of the country. There are more than fifty museums, dozens of theaters, hundreds of restaurants and magnificent beaches.
The city was founded at the height of the Australian gold rush and was the capital of the state from 1901 to 1927. Only the houses of the Victorian era, standing in the very center of Melbourne, are now reminiscent of that dashing time. In an amicable way, they should be demolished, since such anachronisms hardly fit into the modern appearance of the city, but buildings, nevertheless, are cherished as historical monuments.
In some places Melbourne resembles not noisy New York, but merry Rio de Janeiro. Firstly, the climate is more similar, and secondly, carnivals, festivals, and some kind of competitions are constantly held. Of course, comparing Melbourne with other cities is incorrect. He himself long ago proved his right to independence. That only is the status of the best city in the world.
It is no exaggeration to say that Melbourne has it all: work, residential areas, leisure facilities, sports centers, beaches, even National parks and waterfalls.
“You know, probably, if I had sinned less in my past life, then in this one I would have been born not in Omsk, but immediately in Australia,” complains Maxim Kostyuchenko, who works as a programmer in Melbourne.
Russians have long chosen Melbourne. There are more of them here than anywhere else. Russians are not even scared by the highest prices in the country, not real estate. They would rather buy cheap things, but rent a house in Melbourne, because it is prestigious to live here, and just give our compatriots a reason - they will immediately let the force go. Russians live in the city as families, singles, and diasporas. There are so-called Russian quarters. Our compatriots here, with rare exceptions, are quite pleasant people. You can not be afraid that having moved to Melbourne, you will fall under the wing of the Russian mafia, which will demand money from you. Everything is very good and decent. Due to the abundance of tourists, it is true that at night it can be noisy on the central streets, but the sleeping areas are not aware of this problem. If you love an active life and have money or a good specialty, then move to Melbourne without hesitation. In addition, this city is ideal for Muscovites. In terms of the rhythm of life, our capital and the largest city in Australia are approximately equal.
Sydney - the financial pulse of the state
Just as all Russians are divided into those who love Moscow more and those who love St. Petersburg more, and Australians. Some support Sydney, others are madly in love with Melbourne. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, the financial capital of the green continent. Moreover, the fact that the continent is exactly green is felt here like in no other corner of Australia. Sydney is simply showered with green oases with beautiful palm trees and lush grass. Downtown Sydney has 34 hectares of green space. No other metropolis in the world can boast of a similar one. Here, right on the street, there are advertisements calling for walking on the grass, hugging trees and sniffing roses. It's true. Compare with our signs "do not walk on the lawns!" Yes, and we ourselves, to be honest, reproachfully look at the person who stomps straight on the grass in the park. In Sydney, all this can and should be done. The lawn does not look withered at all because people walk on it. And joy to people. Could there be something more precious and more important than simple human joy?
With an abundance of gardens, Sydney is twice the size of American New York. True, all the symbols of the city are located quite compactly, next to the city's harbor: the building of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. According to tourists and Sydney residents, this bridge offers the most beautiful sunset in the world.
Sydney is famous not only for its palm trees, but also for its beaches. There are more than twenty of them in the city. The most popular is Bondai. This is where Australian surfers hone their skills. Films about sharks that hunt surfers are filmed here too. In fact, there are no sharks. Along the coast, in case of their visit, there is a special net. The predator simply will not be able to swim through it, which means it will not threaten vacationers. If you don't find sharks in the city, then whales and dolphins are easy. They swim to the port of Stefers, causing a stir among tourists every time. Local residents are much calmer towards marine life.
There are many migrants in Sydney. These are mainly young people who come here to study. There are also enough Russian-speaking people, although there are not as many of them as in Melbourne. The city is suitable for those who make good money and, accordingly, like to spend money. There is nothing to do in Sydney without money. Among the Russians in this city, there are mainly children of wealthy parents.
Brisbane is the real Australia
Brisbane, unlike Melbourne and Sydney, is no longer "Australia from postcards and film strips", it is a real city. Real life is felt here. The city was founded in the 19th century by settlers for settlers. Even now, here you can find buildings of that Victorian era. Brisbane is home to just under two million people. There is a river here, but no beaches. The ocean is about a hundred kilometers away. The city is a large industrial center. Russian engineers often move here. Here they can easily find a good job. Brisbane's business center is small. It cannot be compared with Sydney or Melbourne. Nevertheless, the city has all the infrastructure for a comfortable and quiet life.
There are also enough tourists in Brisbane, but unlike Sydney and Melbourne, they do not make so much noise, and they scurry non-stop within the boundaries of Queen and Mall streets. There are many nightclubs and restaurants in the city that overlook the river bank with their terraces. Thus, the whole night life Brisbane runs along the river of the same name. In addition to domestic engineers, there are still many of our compatriots engaged in unskilled labor. Fortunately, enterprises require hard workers, and the service sector requires waiters, cleaners and bartenders. Brisbane should fit people who don't like Moscow. Here time passes unhurriedly, and various upheavals are rare.
Adelaide - a metropolis with sea lions
Adelaide is the capital of the state of South Australia. The city stands directly on the ocean. This is how it attracts thousands of tourists every year. Adelaide has a population of one million. The city has a large business center built up with skyscrapers. The rest of the city is dominated by small houses, two to three stories high.
Here is the best fishing in the country. Within the city there is a nature reserve with sea lions and real kangaroos.
In terms of the richness of the cultural life, Adelaide is ahead of Brisbane, but lags behind Sydney and Melbourne. Russians began to settle here relatively recently. In Soviet times, Russian-speaking people favored only Melbourne and Sydney. Now, every year, there are more and more Russians in Adelaide. There is where to work and where to relax, but you never get tired of the lights and city events as much as in the two main cities of the country. Adelaide resembles Yekaterinburg in its atmosphere. But here the climate is more gentle and the conditions for life are better.
Alice Springs - the heart of the continent
Alice Springs is a city located in the heart of Australia. The nearest large settlement is 1,500 kilometers from here, and 1,200 to the sea. Alice Springs, or simply Alice, as the locals call it, was founded as the center of the caravan routes. Years have passed, the caravans have sunk into oblivion, now road and railways connecting the whole country pass through Alice. Despite the importance of Alice as a logistics center, his main income is tourism. Not far from the city are the famous mountains Uluru and Kata Tjuta, which annually attract hundreds of thousands of climbers and travelers. Now, near Mount Uluru, a tourist village Yularu has been built, and with it an airport, so that some of the tourists who arrived earlier in Alice now go directly to the miracle mountain.
Alice Springs is popular with desert lovers. Here, the tourism business is on a grand scale. You can drive through the desert in jeeps, participate in camel races, eat cactus dishes and much more. The settlers in Alice Springs have nothing to do. They are reluctant to hire them here, and it is possible to work unofficially or engage in unskilled labor on the coast.
Cairns - a city surrounded by the tropics
For lovers of romance, the city of Cairns is suitable. It is also suitable for those people who like to post photos in classmates in spite of old acquaintances. Cairns seems to be sketched from books about distant tropical islands. The lush forests here come close to the city limits, so to go on a picnic, you need to drive some ten to fifteen minutes by car. And here it is, virgin nature, all in front of you. Unlike Russian trips to "barbecue", in Australia, picnics are more civilized. If you haven't cleaned up your trash, then you will be fined several thousand dollars. Although people here earn good money, there are no people willing to part with their money. Therefore, it is clean everywhere, both in the city and beyond. Garbage comes only from tourists.
There are many tourists in Cairns. Basically, these are Canadians and Americans, Europeans for some reason do not come here, but in vain. The climate is very mild, the average annual air temperature is 26 degrees above zero. Add to this the white beaches, coral islands and luscious tropics. Isn't it a heavenly place?
Tourists in Cairns are engaged in diving, kayaking, snorkeling, horse riding. From here begins the road to the Australian Barrier Reef.
Tour guides take tourists into the virgin jungle, admire the handsome crocodiles and extinct volcanoes. Once upon a time, the Australian gold rush began in these places. Australians also make money on this. You can ride the old railroad, go down to the mine, try to pan for gold in the river.
For life, Kearns is poorly suited. First, the city lives off tourism alone. Secondly, migrants are not particularly favored here. Thirdly, living in a resort is a dubious pleasure; it is necessary to rest at a resort. It is difficult for immigrants to find official work in Cairns. Australians work as tourism managers and there is no shortage of them. In the future, when Russians will more often choose Australia for recreation, the city will need Russian-speaking guides. Then move, and now you won't find decent work there.
Perth - industrial capital
Perth is a large industrial city, the capital of the state of Western Australia. The city is home to over a million people, which is three quarters of the population of the entire state.
The lion's share of the city's residents work in the mining industry. Now gold, nickel and diamonds are mined here. Our Yakut diamonds are a direct competitor to those mined in Australia, near Perth in the Kalgoorlie region, at the Kimberley deposit.
Various conferences and symposia are regularly held in the city. Specialists from all over the world come here. Better location to exchange views and establish business contacts cannot be found. Although Perth is a serious city, it has white beaches, bars, restaurants and nightclubs nearby. In recent years, this city has become more and more popular among Russians. People come here to work and study. In fact, if your profession is somehow connected with the extractive industry and you can prove it to Australian employers, then you are guaranteed a comfortable old age.
Darwin is the gateway to the world
Surely, no one needs to explain that the city is named after the great scientist, the author of the theory of evolution. The Australian Darwin does not have as much scientific meaning as we would like. The city is not a university or research center, it is a port city, an outpost of the Australian state in the north. All roads lead to Darwin, from the south, east and west of the continent. Anything Australia sells for export is shipped through the Port of Darwin. In addition, cruise and passenger ships go from it to Southeast Asia. From Asia, in turn, electronics, cheap clothes and other things get to Australia.
Darwin's population is barely one hundred thousand. By Russian standards, this is a baby city that does not even deserve the title of a regional center. However, in northern Australia, more populated city than Darwin, you will not find. Although here and, in comparison with Russia, and a good climate, people choose the East Coast for life. Darwin's climate is comparable to our summer Sochi. It's very humid and hot here. It is in this part of the continent that acclimatization is most difficult. All year round, except for the tropical winter, the thermometer does not drop below thirty degrees Celsius. The monsoon season begins in November, and it can rain for weeks.
The beaches in Darwin are bad, so you can't find vacationers here. The sea, although it resembles fresh milk in temperature, does not attract local residents. Migrants are not very fond of Darwin, but people with a specialty related to navigation or the sea can easily find work here. In the end, you can hire a sailor on the ship. True, you will have to work with Filipinos or other Asians, but this is better than sitting around, besides, learn some native language.
The Gold Coast is simply the Gold Coast
No wonder the Gold Coast concludes our review. He's like a highlight on a pie. If you visit there at least once, but understand that such a comparison is not at all superfluous. The Gold Coast is "Australian everything." The country has no Red Square, no pyramids, no Statue of Liberty - it boasts of the Gold Coast. Millions of tourists from Europe and America come here every year. The best sea and beaches can not be found in the whole world.
The Gold Coast is the sixth largest city in the country in terms of population. It stretches along the coastline for sixty kilometers. For comparison, it's like from Samara to Togliatti.
The Gold Coast is bordered to the west by the Dividing Range and rainforest protected by UNESCO. The western part of the city borders on the Dividing Range. Nearby is Lamington Park, which is part of the World Heritage Site of Eastern Australia's rainforest.
Previously, quite aggressive aborigines lived in these places, which caused a lot of trouble for seafarers, but now the population of the Gold Costa is purely peaceful. There are no natives among them at all. In the 1980s, the Japanese began to build their skyscrapers and open branches of companies on the Gold Coast. This allowed the city to acquire the form that it has now - a synthesis of business and tourist centers. There are many jobs for migrants here. Someone works as a hotel guide, someone as a doorman, someone as an administrator. It is enough to know English above the intermediate level and there will definitely be a job. Usually inexpensive, by local standards, hotels have a high turnover. In addition, the Gold Coast may be of interest to remote specialists, brokers and those who do not need money. If you want to live a luxurious life in Australia's most exclusive location - welcome to the Gold Coast.
In conclusion about cities in Australia
As you can see for yourself, the cities of Australia do not end with Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. On the far southern continent, there is a place for miners, railroad workers and sailors alike. The raw materials tilt of the Australian economy allows our compatriots to easily adapt to the green continent. This is not high-tech Japan. Australia is essentially doing the same things as Russia, only with more modern equipment. What follows from this? A Russian person in Australia may have a culture shock, but there will be no technological shock for sure. Feel free to look for work across the continent, choose a place to live to your liking and you will surely be lucky.
