Six of Australia’s best small cities with big lifestyle appeal

While the eight capitals may dominate attention from home buyers, Australia is full of underrated smaller cities packed with possibilities – and new homes in the pipeline for incoming residents.

From bustling beachside hotspots and goldfields boomtowns to leafy inland centres and vibrant port hubs, the breadth of metropolitan options is vast – both geographically and culturally.

Coast to coast and state to state, there is an abundance of choice to suit lifestyle and budget for those who want a happy medium between capital city and small town.