Australia
Oceania - Australia and New Zealand
Australia has a strong emphasis on homeownership with various first-home buyer incentives.
📊 Data Sources & Methodology
Governance: World Bank WGI, Heritage Foundation
Safety: UNODC, Global Peace Index
Cost of Living: Numbeo Cost of Living Index 2024
Corruption: Transparency International CPI 2023
Internet: Speedtest Global Index 2024
Air Quality: IQAir World Air Quality Report 2023
Healthcare: WHO, World Bank Health Indicators
Education: UNESCO, OECD PISA
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Last updated: January 15, 2026
📋 Housing Policies (2)
Affordable housing
State and federal governments provide grants and stamp duty concessions to first-time homebuyers to encourage homeownership.
Zoning
Each state has its own planning system regulating land use, density, and development approvals, with emphasis on urban consolidation.