Living in Canberra
There are so many reasons to come to Canberra. If you're a nurse or midwife looking for a change, Canberra will suit your lifestyle and is perfect for families.
Liveable city
Canberra has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world.
With world-class facilities, stunning natural surrounds, minimal traffic and a fantastic arts and restaurant scene, Canberra offers an enviable lifestyle to people of every age and from all walks of life.
We are also home to some of the nation’s leading universities, with a diverse public health system for your career to grow.
Recent research also confirms that Canberrans are the happiest people in Australia! No wonder - there really is something for everyone in Canberra.
Find out more about the benefits of working with us.
Learn more about what's it like to live in our city on the Canberra website.
Canberra is also a clean-energy city, committed to addressing the social, economic and environmental challenges of energy production and use. In 2020, we secured a nation-leading 100% renewable electricity supply for the ACT.
You can learn more about our clean energy commitment on the Climate Choices website.
We’re also considered one of most progressive and inclusive cities in Australia – a city where we are all visible, valued and respected.
Read more about our strategy to deliver equitable outcomes on the ACT Government LGBTIQ+ Strategy website.
Read more about the Chief Minister’s Statement of Ambition for Canberra on the ACT's Economic Development Priorities website.
Top income
Workers in Canberra enjoy the highest average full-time income in Australia. We’re also home to some of the nation’s leading universities, with a diverse public health system for your career to grow.
A great lifestyle
With the ultimate work life balance, a move to Canberra means you have more time to do the things you and your family enjoy.
Canberra is a 20-minute city, so your daily commute on toll-free roads, cycle paths and an efficient public transport system is a breeze.
Prioritising your wellbeing
In 2019 and 2020, we worked with the community to develop an ACT Wellbeing Framework.
The framework measures what matters to Canberrans and our quality of life, so that we can focus on what the community cares about in our decision making.
Find out more about the framework on the ACT Government website.