ALBURY-WODONGA is the nation’s fourth-most family friendly place.
The Suncorp Bank report used Australian Bureau of Statistics data to create a list of 30 family friendly places.
THE LIST: Click here to see where every city was ranked
The Border was included for its “distinctive natural beauty” and metropolitan lifestyle in a rural setting.
Australia’s 30 biggest cities and regional areas were ranked against 10 key criteria including unemployment levels, crime rates, broadband in the home, access to health services, schools, childcare, volunteer work, house prices and disposable income.
Launceston ranked first overall, followed by Canberra, Toowoomba and then Albury-Wodonga.
The Border was third in housing accessibility and sixth for having the least crowded schools and for population percentage of volunteers in the community.
