6. Newcastle, New South Wales
Numbeo rank: 4
Expatistan rank: 7
Average: 5.5
Located at the mouth of Hunter River, Newcastle is the largest coal-exporting harbor in the world. The city was accidentally discovered by Lt. John Shortland as he was searching for escaped convicts. Within 2 years, the most violent convicts were sent to the area to dig in the coal mines as punishment for their crimes. Today, it is enjoying the effects of the commodities boom of the 2000’s as it has increased its income from coal exports.
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