The top 10 Australian regions families are flocking to (and fleeing from)
Out of more than 41,000 family moves across the country, the Sunshine Coast came out on top with the highest inbound-to-outbound ratio at 3.28 – meaning that for every family leaving, 3.28 are moving in. Having spent time in this gorgeous coastal region, I can certainly see the appeal. With its laid-back lifestyle, low crime rate, strong sense of community and sunshine all year round, it's a dream spot to raise a family. And honestly, how cool would it be to grow up with the beach as your backyard?
Queensland dominated the list of the most popular regions Australian families are moving to, with Wide Bay, Cairns, Central Queensland and the Gold Coast all making the top ten. Regional Western Australia was also super popular, with the coastal city of Bunbury in second place (ratio of 2.89), Mandurah in third (2.71) and the Wheatbelt region in fifth (2.54).
So, where's everyone moving from? Over the past six years, Sydney's City and Inner South saw the lowest inbound‑to‑outbound ratio in the country at just 0.18 – meaning that for every five families leaving, less than one is moving in. While Melbourne's Inner Suburbs came in second with a ratio of 0.23, Sydney has clearly led the exodus, claiming eight of the top ten spots. Alas, it's no surprise that Greater Sydney is the capital city losing families at the highest rate, with only 0.31 families moving in for every one leaving. You can deep dive into the full report here.
The top 10 regions Australian families are moving to
Sunshine Coast, QLD
Bunbury, WA
Mandurah, WA
Wide Bay, QLD
Wheatbelt, WA
Cairns, QLD
South East, TAS
Central Queensland, QLD
Gold Coast, QLD
West and North West, TAS
The top 10 regions Australian families are moving away from
Sydney – City and Inner South
Melbourne – Inner Suburbs
Sydney – Eastern Suburbs
Sydney – Parramatta
Sydney – Inner West
Australian Capital Territory
Sydney – North Sydney and Hornsby
Sydney – Inner South West
Sydney – Ryde
Sydney – Northern Beaches
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