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Best for Retirees in Australia

Ranked by Retirement Suitability

What makes weather truly comfortable? The answer varies from person to person, but our Comfort Score algorithm weighs temperature, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine to rate each month from 1 to 10. By this measure, Ceduna emerges as Australia's most comfortable destination, scoring 8.7/10. Mildura and Berri are also exceptional choices. We've analysed all 213 Australian cities to bring you this definitive ranking of year-round livability. Our Comfort Score balances warmth (but not extreme heat), low humidity, minimal rain, and abundant sunshine. Explore the table below to see how your preferred city ranks, or filter by state to stay closer to home. Every location in Australia has its own weather personality; these rankings help match you with your ideal climate match.

Top 3

1st

Ceduna

Retirement Suitability: 8.7/10
Avg Max: 23.8°C
Comfort Score: 7.9/10
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2nd

Mildura

Retirement Suitability: 8.2/10
Avg Max: 24.7°C
Comfort Score: 6.5/10
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3rd

Berri

Retirement Suitability: 7.9/10
Avg Max: 24.9°C
Comfort Score: 6.6/10
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Rank City State Retirement Suitability Avg Max Avg Min Annual Rain Comfort Score
1 Ceduna SA 8.7/10 23.8°C 12.9°C 218mm 7.9
2 Mildura VIC 8.2/10 24.7°C 12.5°C 228mm 6.5
3 Berri SA 7.9/10 24.9°C 12.4°C 232mm 6.6
4 Port Pirie SA 7.9/10 24.7°C 13.2°C 272mm 6.8
5 Renmark SA 7.8/10 25.0°C 12.3°C 230mm 6.6
6 Whyalla SA 7.8/10 25.2°C 13.0°C 196mm 7.2
7 Hay NSW 7.7/10 23.9°C 12.2°C 439mm 6.1
8 Deniliquin NSW 7.4/10 23.5°C 11.5°C 411mm 6.0
9 Broken Hill NSW 7.4/10 25.2°C 13.4°C 275mm 6.2
10 Swan Hill VIC 7.4/10 23.5°C 11.5°C 423mm 6.3
11 Griffith NSW 7.2/10 23.8°C 11.9°C 527mm 6.0
12 Katanning WA 7.0/10 22.6°C 10.8°C 320mm 7.0
13 Murray Bridge SA 6.8/10 22.5°C 10.9°C 332mm 7.0
14 Northam WA 6.5/10 25.8°C 13.0°C 337mm 6.7
15 Mandurah WA 6.5/10 23.8°C 14.6°C 667mm 7.0
16 Echuca VIC 6.4/10 22.9°C 10.9°C 494mm 6.0
17 Tamworth NSW 6.4/10 24.1°C 11.7°C 698mm 6.2
18 Dubbo NSW 6.4/10 23.8°C 12.2°C 687mm 6.0
19 Rockingham WA 6.2/10 23.8°C 15.1°C 718mm 7.2
20 Port Augusta SA 6.2/10 26.6°C 13.5°C 249mm 6.5
21 Forbes NSW 6.1/10 23.5°C 11.6°C 677mm 5.9
22 Kalgoorlie WA 6.1/10 26.0°C 13.2°C 384mm 6.8
23 Perth WA 5.9/10 24.7°C 15.0°C 673mm 7.1
24 Busselton WA 5.9/10 23.2°C 13.5°C 661mm 6.8
25 Muswellbrook NSW 5.8/10 23.8°C 13.0°C 795mm 6.7
26 Clare SA 5.7/10 21.5°C 10.4°C 359mm 6.3
27 Jurien Bay WA 5.6/10 25.8°C 16.2°C 513mm 7.2
28 Warwick QLD 5.6/10 24.2°C 13.0°C 843mm 7.4
29 Wagga Wagga NSW 5.5/10 22.6°C 10.7°C 617mm 6.0
30 Singleton NSW 5.4/10 24.9°C 13.7°C 731mm 6.8
31 Shepparton VIC 5.4/10 22.1°C 10.6°C 543mm 6.0
32 Parkes NSW 5.4/10 22.8°C 11.9°C 690mm 5.9
33 Richmond NSW 5.3/10 24.1°C 12.9°C 915mm 6.8
34 Barossa Valley SA 5.3/10 21.7°C 10.9°C 488mm 6.3
35 Adelaide SA 5.2/10 21.5°C 11.8°C 459mm 6.9
36 White Cliffs NSW 5.1/10 27.0°C 15.0°C 382mm 5.9
37 Inverell NSW 5.1/10 22.8°C 10.9°C 746mm 6.6
38 Maitland NSW 5.0/10 24.3°C 14.2°C 933mm 6.9
39 Bunbury WA 5.0/10 23.1°C 14.2°C 828mm 6.8
40 Horsham VIC 4.9/10 21.3°C 9.7°C 480mm 6.1
41 Geraldton WA 4.9/10 26.4°C 16.8°C 545mm 7.1
42 Naracoorte SA 4.9/10 20.9°C 9.5°C 409mm 6.4
43 Penrith NSW 4.8/10 23.4°C 12.5°C 927mm 6.7
44 Moree NSW 4.7/10 26.4°C 15.0°C 571mm 6.2
45 Dunsborough WA 4.7/10 22.2°C 14.2°C 695mm 7.0
46 Cessnock NSW 4.7/10 23.3°C 13.0°C 896mm 6.7
47 Kingaroy QLD 4.6/10 24.3°C 14.2°C 1176mm 7.4
48 Cowra NSW 4.6/10 22.4°C 10.3°C 760mm 5.9
49 Port Lincoln SA 4.6/10 20.3°C 13.0°C 333mm 7.4
50 Mudgee NSW 4.5/10 21.6°C 9.9°C 611mm 6.1
51 Esperance WA 4.5/10 21.1°C 13.7°C 466mm 7.8
52 Albury NSW 4.4/10 21.8°C 10.4°C 672mm 5.9
53 Narrabri NSW 4.4/10 26.0°C 13.9°C 712mm 6.1
54 Wangaratta VIC 4.4/10 22.1°C 9.6°C 735mm 5.7
55 Kingscote SA 4.4/10 20.5°C 11.8°C 402mm 7.1
56 Goolwa SA 4.4/10 20.6°C 11.8°C 442mm 7.2
57 Campbelltown NSW 4.2/10 22.8°C 12.8°C 915mm 6.9
58 Benalla VIC 4.2/10 21.7°C 10.3°C 705mm 5.8
59 Wodonga VIC 4.1/10 21.8°C 9.9°C 737mm 5.8
60 Yamba NSW 3.9/10 24.1°C 16.6°C 1442mm 7.3
61 Toowoomba QLD 3.9/10 23.2°C 13.6°C 1054mm 7.4
62 Bendigo VIC 3.9/10 20.5°C 9.5°C 517mm 6.1
63 Kalbarri WA 3.8/10 27.6°C 17.7°C 520mm 6.8
64 Lightning Ridge NSW 3.7/10 27.6°C 15.9°C 530mm 5.7
65 Bourke NSW 3.7/10 28.0°C 16.1°C 456mm 5.6
66 Byron Bay NSW 3.7/10 23.9°C 17.2°C 1845mm 7.2
67 Nelson Bay NSW 3.7/10 23.2°C 14.6°C 1094mm 6.9
68 Lennox Head NSW 3.6/10 23.8°C 16.6°C 1813mm 7.2
69 Tweed Heads NSW 3.6/10 24.3°C 16.7°C 1797mm 7.3
70 Coolangatta QLD 3.6/10 24.3°C 16.7°C 1797mm 7.3
71 Grafton NSW 3.6/10 25.2°C 15.4°C 1018mm 7.4
72 Forster NSW 3.5/10 23.2°C 14.9°C 977mm 7.3
73 Roma QLD 3.5/10 27.1°C 15.5°C 681mm 6.7
74 Geelong VIC 3.5/10 20.0°C 10.3°C 502mm 6.6
75 Albany WA 3.4/10 20.3°C 12.7°C 458mm 7.2
76 Lismore NSW 3.4/10 25.1°C 15.6°C 1541mm 6.9
77 Coffs Harbour NSW 3.3/10 23.4°C 15.3°C 1460mm 7.0
78 Gosford NSW 3.3/10 22.7°C 13.7°C 1048mm 6.9
79 Noosa QLD 3.3/10 24.6°C 18.5°C 1621mm 7.5
80 Atherton QLD 3.2/10 24.8°C 16.7°C 1492mm 7.8
81 Gold Coast QLD 3.2/10 25.1°C 17.6°C 1534mm 7.5
82 Surfers Paradise QLD 3.2/10 25.1°C 17.6°C 1534mm 7.5
83 Stanthorpe QLD 3.1/10 21.0°C 11.4°C 754mm 7.0
84 Dalby QLD 3.0/10 26.0°C 14.7°C 1039mm 7.0
85 Young NSW 3.0/10 20.8°C 10.0°C 763mm 6.0
86 Caloundra QLD 2.9/10 25.1°C 17.2°C 1859mm 7.2
87 Sunshine Coast QLD 2.9/10 25.1°C 16.9°C 1862mm 7.3
88 Rainbow Beach QLD 2.8/10 25.2°C 18.3°C 1507mm 7.4
89 McLaren Vale SA 2.8/10 20.6°C 11.5°C 764mm 6.5
90 Brisbane QLD 2.7/10 25.7°C 16.0°C 1581mm 7.2
91 Newcastle NSW 2.7/10 22.5°C 15.7°C 1098mm 7.0
92 Port Macquarie NSW 2.7/10 22.8°C 15.9°C 1182mm 7.2
93 Hervey Bay QLD 2.6/10 25.7°C 19.6°C 1136mm 7.5
94 Margaret River WA 2.6/10 21.1°C 13.5°C 867mm 6.8
95 Sydney NSW 2.6/10 22.2°C 14.0°C 1068mm 7.0
96 Sale VIC 2.6/10 20.2°C 9.4°C 681mm 6.6
97 Agnes Water QLD 2.5/10 25.7°C 18.7°C 1165mm 7.6
98 Gympie QLD 2.5/10 26.2°C 15.8°C 1257mm 7.2
99 Bairnsdale VIC 2.5/10 20.3°C 9.6°C 716mm 6.8
100 Narooma NSW 2.4/10 20.9°C 12.0°C 781mm 7.3
101 Seventeen Seventy QLD 2.3/10 25.9°C 18.9°C 1165mm 7.5
102 Terrigal NSW 2.2/10 22.0°C 14.7°C 1203mm 6.9
103 Denmark WA 2.1/10 20.0°C 12.8°C 656mm 6.8
104 Gladstone QLD 2.0/10 26.6°C 18.7°C 977mm 7.7
105 Bundaberg QLD 2.0/10 26.3°C 18.1°C 1113mm 7.5
106 Bright VIC 2.0/10 21.0°C 8.2°C 1093mm 5.6
107 Maryborough QLD 2.0/10 26.7°C 17.4°C 1190mm 7.1
108 Batemans Bay NSW 1.9/10 21.2°C 11.7°C 925mm 7.2
109 Yeppoon QLD 1.9/10 26.2°C 19.1°C 1320mm 7.2
110 Nowra NSW 1.9/10 21.6°C 12.3°C 1204mm 6.8
111 Biloela QLD 1.8/10 27.9°C 16.8°C 853mm 6.7
112 Norfolk Island NSW 1.8/10 20.8°C 19.3°C 692mm 7.4
113 Airlie Beach QLD 1.8/10 26.0°C 21.2°C 1351mm 7.4
114 Mackay QLD 1.6/10 26.3°C 20.7°C 1273mm 7.3
115 Kiama NSW 1.3/10 21.3°C 13.2°C 1403mm 6.7
116 Rockhampton QLD 1.3/10 27.9°C 18.0°C 957mm 6.9
117 Wollongong NSW 1.2/10 21.0°C 13.9°C 1397mm 6.6
118 Ulladulla NSW 0.9/10 20.9°C 12.4°C 1221mm 6.6
119 Bowen QLD 0.6/10 27.7°C 21.7°C 1114mm 7.3
120 Lord Howe Island NSW 0.6/10 21.0°C 19.3°C 1225mm 7.0
121 Mission Beach QLD 0.5/10 26.7°C 21.5°C 3734mm 6.3
122 Christmas Island WA 0.3/10 26.4°C 24.9°C 1188mm 7.5
123 Townsville QLD 0.2/10 28.0°C 21.2°C 1577mm 6.9
124 Port Douglas QLD -0.2/10 27.2°C 22.8°C 3013mm 6.0
125 Marree SA -0.7/10 29.3°C 15.6°C 133mm 5.7
126 Exmouth WA -0.8/10 31.5°C 21.6°C 157mm 5.7
127 Coober Pedy SA -0.8/10 28.7°C 15.0°C 164mm 5.9
128 Port Hedland WA -0.9/10 33.4°C 23.4°C 171mm 4.3
129 Oodnadatta SA -0.9/10 30.5°C 16.6°C 173mm 5.4
130 Karratha WA -0.9/10 34.0°C 22.9°C 181mm 3.8
131 Monkey Mia WA -1.2/10 29.6°C 19.6°C 243mm 6.2
132 Carnarvon WA -1.2/10 28.7°C 19.4°C 244mm 7.1
133 Marble Bar WA -1.3/10 35.7°C 22.1°C 252mm 3.5
134 Yulara NT -1.5/10 30.0°C 16.8°C 296mm 5.6
135 Meekatharra WA -1.5/10 29.9°C 17.4°C 299mm 5.6
136 Longreach QLD -1.5/10 32.0°C 19.9°C 303mm 4.8
137 Alice Springs NT -1.7/10 29.4°C 16.3°C 346mm 5.6
138 Birdsville QLD -1.8/10 31.2°C 18.9°C 353mm 4.9
139 Coral Bay WA -1.8/10 29.9°C 20.1°C 357mm 6.8
140 Tom Price WA -1.9/10 31.7°C 18.7°C 383mm 5.2
141 Tibooburra NSW -2.0/10 28.1°C 16.3°C 410mm 5.6
142 Winton QLD -2.1/10 32.2°C 20.4°C 420mm 4.9
143 Broome WA -2.6/10 30.1°C 25.3°C 394mm 6.3
144 Fitzroy Crossing WA -2.7/10 35.5°C 23.6°C 533mm 2.8
145 Newman WA -2.7/10 31.9°C 19.2°C 538mm 5.1
146 Mount Isa QLD -2.8/10 31.3°C 19.9°C 551mm 5.3
147 Torquay VIC -2.8/10 19.3°C 11.4°C 509mm 6.5
148 Victor Harbor SA -2.8/10 19.2°C 12.0°C 483mm 6.5
149 Hamilton VIC -2.9/10 19.0°C 9.0°C 541mm 5.9
150 Cooma NSW -2.9/10 18.3°C 6.6°C 576mm 5.9
151 Hahndorf SA -2.9/10 19.1°C 9.4°C 568mm 6.2
152 Canberra ACT -3.0/10 19.6°C 8.2°C 597mm 6.1
153 Emerald QLD -3.0/10 29.1°C 17.7°C 607mm 6.4
154 Ocean Grove VIC -3.0/10 19.1°C 12.0°C 542mm 6.4
155 Colac VIC -3.3/10 18.8°C 9.0°C 562mm 5.9
156 Bacchus Marsh VIC -3.4/10 19.9°C 10.2°C 653mm 6.2
157 Hobart TAS -3.4/10 17.6°C 9.0°C 629mm 5.3
158 Ballarat VIC -3.5/10 17.6°C 8.1°C 647mm 5.4
159 Traralgon VIC -3.5/10 19.9°C 9.6°C 630mm 6.3
160 Swansea TAS -3.5/10 18.2°C 9.4°C 700mm 5.7
161 Jindabyne NSW -3.6/10 17.1°C 5.7°C 715mm 5.3
162 Mount Gambier SA -3.6/10 18.8°C 9.5°C 627mm 5.9
163 Robe SA -3.6/10 18.1°C 11.6°C 531mm 5.7
164 Cloncurry QLD -3.6/10 32.0°C 20.9°C 729mm 4.8
165 Lorne VIC -3.7/10 18.8°C 11.0°C 584mm 6.0
166 Daylesford VIC -3.7/10 16.9°C 7.5°C 678mm 5.2
167 Goulburn NSW -3.7/10 18.9°C 8.6°C 713mm 6.0
168 Halls Creek WA -3.7/10 32.7°C 20.2°C 740mm 4.3
169 Sunbury VIC -3.8/10 18.8°C 9.4°C 692mm 6.0
170 Armidale NSW -3.8/10 19.0°C 8.9°C 719mm 6.3
171 Phillip Island VIC -3.8/10 18.3°C 12.8°C 612mm 5.8
172 Merimbula NSW -3.8/10 19.7°C 12.0°C 619mm 6.9
173 Melbourne VIC -3.8/10 19.9°C 10.7°C 727mm 6.4
174 Charleville QLD -3.8/10 28.4°C 16.4°C 767mm 6.1
175 Bathurst NSW -4.0/10 19.8°C 8.1°C 799mm 6.1
176 Portland VIC -4.0/10 17.9°C 11.1°C 649mm 5.4
177 Eden NSW -4.1/10 19.8°C 11.6°C 659mm 6.7
178 Warrnambool VIC -4.1/10 18.0°C 11.0°C 676mm 5.5
179 Orange NSW -4.2/10 18.2°C 8.4°C 770mm 5.8
180 Port Arthur TAS -4.5/10 16.5°C 9.9°C 774mm 4.4
181 Lithgow NSW -4.5/10 18.0°C 8.3°C 872mm 5.8
182 Launceston TAS -4.5/10 18.5°C 8.6°C 851mm 5.7
183 Tennant Creek NT -4.7/10 31.7°C 20.0°C 931mm 4.9
184 Bicheno TAS -4.7/10 16.9°C 10.0°C 820mm 4.9
185 Walpole WA -4.7/10 19.7°C 12.9°C 805mm 6.5
186 Bruny Island TAS -4.9/10 16.1°C 10.2°C 830mm 4.1
187 Wonthaggi VIC -4.9/10 18.1°C 11.8°C 795mm 5.4
188 Lakes Entrance VIC -4.9/10 19.1°C 11.1°C 851mm 6.3
189 Charters Towers QLD -5.0/10 29.0°C 18.2°C 1043mm 6.4
190 Katherine NT -5.0/10 33.5°C 22.2°C 1319mm 3.6
191 Kununurra WA -5.0/10 34.1°C 23.0°C 1189mm 3.2
192 Jabiru NT -5.0/10 34.2°C 22.6°C 1865mm 2.9
193 Mataranka NT -5.0/10 33.2°C 21.9°C 1248mm 3.8
194 Wyndham WA -5.0/10 34.2°C 23.5°C 1431mm 3.2
195 St Helens TAS -5.0/10 17.8°C 9.6°C 921mm 5.4
196 Weipa QLD -5.1/10 32.6°C 23.6°C 1789mm 3.5
197 Katoomba NSW -5.1/10 17.3°C 7.1°C 1087mm 5.1
198 Perisher NSW -5.1/10 12.1°C 3.2°C 1096mm 3.3
199 Thredbo NSW -5.3/10 11.5°C 2.9°C 1142mm 3.1
200 Darwin NT -5.4/10 31.0°C 24.9°C 1962mm 4.8
201 Falls Creek VIC -5.4/10 11.2°C 2.8°C 1200mm 3.0
202 Devonport TAS -5.5/10 17.3°C 9.4°C 1011mm 5.1
203 Ayr QLD -5.6/10 28.4°C 20.3°C 1552mm 6.7
204 Ulverstone TAS -5.8/10 16.6°C 9.0°C 1006mm 4.6
205 Burnie TAS -6.0/10 16.9°C 10.3°C 1031mm 4.7
206 Nhulunbuy NT -6.1/10 30.1°C 24.5°C 1438mm 5.3
207 Strahan TAS -6.1/10 15.3°C 9.0°C 2034mm 3.0
208 Thursday Island QLD -6.2/10 30.1°C 24.8°C 1822mm 5.2
209 Cooktown QLD -6.2/10 28.6°C 23.4°C 1602mm 6.3
210 Cairns QLD -6.3/10 28.3°C 21.0°C 2391mm 6.2
211 Queenstown TAS -6.4/10 15.4°C 7.7°C 2505mm 3.0
212 Innisfail QLD -6.4/10 28.1°C 19.9°C 3161mm 5.7
213 Cradle Mountain TAS -6.9/10 10.6°C 3.1°C 2003mm 1.7

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