Every two years Place Score invites the community to participate in the Australian Liveability Census to share what is important to them, and to rate the liveability of the neighbourhoods where they live. In 2023, over 26,000 participated, with 8,354 of these residing in our fastest growing local government areas.
The 2023 Australian Liveability Census revealed that residents of Australia’s fast growing, outer suburban local government areas (LGAs)1 are rating liveability, on average, 6% lower than the rest of the country2, and up to 11% lower than their metro neighbours3. The lower levels of amenity, Place Experience and social cohesion offered by these areas is likely to impact an additional 2.5 million people by 20314, and a total of 27% of the country’s total population.
Between 2011 and 2016, the fastest growing outer suburban LGAs absorbed 35% of the country’s population growth and delivered 25% of the job growth, yet received only 13% of the infrastructure investment1. This low level of investment correlates with the community’s own dissatisfaction with these areas as places to live.
Conversely, fast growing, inner urban LGAs, are performing up to 10% higher than the National Benchmark.
Liveability in the fastest growing outer suburban LGAs can vary, with some LGAs experiencing more challenges in meeting residents’ liveability needs.
The results revealed:
- The average liveability score for these LGAs is PX655, 2% lower than the National Benchmark of PX675.
- 10 out of 24 (40%) LGAs perform lower than the National Benchmark, with the lowest PX Score being PX535, which is 14% lower.
- 6 out of 24 (25%) LGAs have a negative Net Promoter Score (NPS)6, with the lowest rating being -38.
- The two case studies perform 7-9% lower than the National Benchmark.
- 12 out of 24 (50%) LGAs performed better than the National Benchmark, with the highest scores seen in highly urbanised areas like the City of Sydney (PX75) and high amenity, established urban LGAs such as the City of Vincent (PX77).
To read the full report prepared for the National Growth Areas Alliance please request HERE.
