Nomad Score: 71%

💰 Cost & Affordability

💸 Cost of Living
62% Weight: 150
Moderate cost of living compared to major Australian cities, but still higher than many global cities.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
58% Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable for a coastal city, but can be high in popular areas.
🍎 Food & Groceries
70% Weight: 40
Diverse food scene with a range of prices; groceries are moderately priced.
🚌 Transportation Cost
65% Weight: 20
Public transport is affordable, but limited compared to larger cities.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
60% Weight: 15
Entertainment options are available at various price points, but can add up.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
72% Weight: 10
Gym memberships are reasonably priced with various options available.
💱 Currency Stability
85% Weight: 30
Australian Dollar is stable and widely accepted.

💻 Digital Nomad Essentials

🚀 Internet Speed
80% Weight: 100
Good internet speeds with widespread availability of high-speed connections.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
75% Weight: 40
Several coworking spaces available catering to different needs.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
83% Weight: 30
Many cafes offer free WiFi, making it easy to work remotely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
80% Weight: 30
Numerous cafes are welcoming to digital nomads, providing good work environments.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
55% Weight: 100
Growing popularity among digital nomads, but not as established as larger cities.

🌟 Quality of Life

⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85% Weight: 30
Strong emphasis on work-life balance with a laid-back lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87% Weight: 15
High environmental quality with beautiful coastal areas and parks.
🧼 Cleanliness
80% Weight: 10
Generally clean city with good waste management practices.
🗨️ Language Barrier
90% Weight: 30
English is the primary language, making communication easy for most nomads.
💨 Air Quality
85% Weight: 15
Good air quality, benefiting from coastal breezes.

🏥 Healthcare

🏥 Healthcare Quality
85% Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare services available, with well-trained professionals.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
65% Weight: 25
Healthcare can be expensive without insurance, but public options are available.
🏥 Healthcare
70% Weight: 20
Overall good healthcare system, albeit at a higher cost for private care.

🌿 Climate & Environment

☀️ Weather
88% Weight: 80
Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
70% Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters compared to other regions in Australia.
🏞️ Green Spaces
85% Weight: 10
Abundant parks and green spaces throughout the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
75% Weight: 15
Common in most accommodations and public spaces, especially during summer.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
65% Weight: 10
Limited seasonal variety; mild winters and warm summers.

🎭 Culture & Entertainment

🎭 Culture
75% Weight: 20
Rich cultural scene with festivals, art galleries, and local events.
🌃 Nightlife
68% Weight: 15
Decent nightlife with bars and live music, but not as vibrant as larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90% Weight: 15
Excellent outdoor activities available, including beaches and parks.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50% Weight: 10
Limited language schools; primarily English-speaking environment.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
75% Weight: 10
Various local tours and experiences available, especially related to the coast.
🎳 Indoors Fun
60% Weight: 10
Some indoor activities available, but limited compared to larger cities.

🍎 Food & Fitness

🍽️ Food Scene
80% Weight: 25
Diverse food options with a focus on fresh seafood and local produce.
🧠 Yoga Studios
75% Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available catering to different styles.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
70% Weight: 15
Good variety of fitness facilities, including gyms and outdoor options.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
78% Weight: 15
Increasing availability of healthy food options in cafes and restaurants.

💼 Work Environment

🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
60% Weight: 20
Time zone can be challenging for remote work with Europe and the Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
65% Weight: 25
Growing community of freelancers and remote workers, but still developing.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
55% Weight: 20
Limited remote job opportunities compared to larger cities.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
50% Weight: 20
Emerging freelance ecosystem, but not as robust as in major cities.
🏢 Coworking Quality
70% Weight: 30
Good quality coworking spaces with various amenities.

📈 Business & Economy

🚀 Startup Scene
55% Weight: 15
Developing startup scene, but not as vibrant as in larger Australian cities.
💳 Local Payment Services
80% Weight: 10
Widely accepted payment methods, including cards and mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50% Weight: 15
Limited adoption of blockchain and crypto services.

🚆 Transportation

✈️ Airport Connectivity
65% Weight: 30
Good connectivity to major cities, but fewer international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
60% Weight: 20
Public transit is available but not extensive; reliance on cars is common.
🚶 Walkability
70% Weight: 20
Walkable areas, especially in the city center, but some suburbs require a car.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
75% Weight: 15
Ride-sharing services like Uber are widely available.
🚲 Cycling
65% Weight: 10
Cycling is possible, but infrastructure is limited in some areas.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
60% Weight: 15
Intercity travel options are available but can be limited.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
65% Weight: 10
Some rental options available, but not as widespread.

📡 Connectivity

📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80% Weight: 20
Good mobile network coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85% Weight: 20
Reliable VPN services available with good speeds.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
90% Weight: 15
Highly reliable power grid with minimal outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
65% Weight: 10
Public WiFi is available in some areas, but not widespread.

⚖️ Legal & Administrative

🛂 Visa Ease
60% Weight: 40
Visa processes can be complex; options for digital nomads are limited.
📊 Tax Friendliness
55% Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate; not particularly favorable for freelancers.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
85% Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech and expression.
🏛️ Political Stability
90% Weight: 20
Stable political environment with low risk of unrest.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
65% Weight: 15
Opening a bank account can be straightforward but may require documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
60% Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but can be bureaucratic.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
40% Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa; options are limited.

🌍 Digital Nomad Community

🌍 Nomad Friendly
65% Weight: 50
Increasingly becoming nomad-friendly, but still developing.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
55% Weight: 25
Some events and meetups, but not as frequent as in larger cities.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
60% Weight: 20
Growing online community presence, but still limited.

🛡️ Safety & Tolerance

🛡️ Safety
85% Weight: 100
Generally safe city with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80% Weight: 50
Welcoming environment for women, with good safety and support.
✊ Racial Tolerance
80% Weight: 50
Diverse population with a generally tolerant attitude.