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Margaret River

World-class wine-country surf region with genuine dive, freediving, and kite infrastructure.

In Margaret River, a mid-range month runs about $3,098 (A$4,347) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)Very High

Among the 5% most expensive cities day to day

Internet6.9/10

Faster internet than about 70% of cities

Visas3/10

Harder visas than about 90% of cities

Coworking2.8/10

Weaker coworking than about 80% of cities

English10/10

English is the native language

Walkability2.1/10

Harder to get around than about 85% of cities

Gyms & Wellness2.4/10

Fewer wellness options than about 85% of cities

Getting There7.9/10

Easier to reach than about 75% of cities

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Other cities in Oceania

  • Perth, AustraliaAustralia's isolated west-coast capital, real quality of life, distinct from the east-coast cities.
  • Adelaide, AustraliaSouth Australia's capital, wine-country access, a quieter major-city alternative.
  • Thredbo, AustraliaAustralia's resort with the greatest vertical drop, genuine distinct identity from neighboring Perisher, NSW.
  • Cairns, AustraliaReal gateway city to the Great Barrier Reef, with genuine freediving and kite infrastructure too.
  • Noosa, AustraliaA more laid-back, family-friendly Australian surf town with real dive and kite access.
  • Palau, PalauWorld-class Koror-based diving and freediving, genuinely remote with limited public transit.