..::AUSSIE GUIDE::.. - Your guide to Australia

[crawf]

Section 1: Australian Facts
- Australian Map
- National, State and Territory Flags
Population Statistics
- Australia's Population
- Top 20 Largest Australian Cities
Section 3: Australia's Tallest Buildings
- Top 20 Current Tallest Buildings
- Top 5 U/C Tallest Buildings
- Top 5 Previous Tallest U/C Buildings (2009)
Section 4: Important Websites
- National Websites of Interest
- Australian SSC Threads
Section 5: States & Territories
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- Western Australia
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Australian Capital Territory
- Northern Territory
Section 6: Source & Photo Credits




Current Prime Minister: Julia Gillard, Labor
Capital City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Highest Peak: Mt Kosciuszko, New South Wales (2228 metres)
Lowest Peak: Lake Eyre, South Australia (-15 metres)
Hotest Place: Cloncurry, Queensland (53.1°C [127.5 °F] degrees on 16 January 1889)
Longest Heatwave: Marble Bar, Western Australia (161 consecutive days over 38 degrees in 1924)
Coldest Place: Charlotte Pass, New South Wales (-23C degrees on 28th June 1994)[/SIZE]



National, State and Territory Flags




In order - Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Teritory, Norfolk Island, Christmas Island, Coco Islands and the Aboriginal Flag



Australia's Population
22,294,658
Top 20 Largest Australian Cities
1. Sydney, New South Wales (Pop: 4,504,469)
2. Melbourne, Victoria (Pop: 3,995,537)
3. Brisbane, Queensland (Pop: 2,004,262)
4. Perth, Western Australia (Pop: 1,658,992)
5. Adelaide, South Australia (Pop: 1,187,466)
6. Gold Coast-Tweed, QLD/NSW (Pop: 577,977)
7. Newcastle, New South Wales (Pop: 540,796)
8. Canberra-Queanbeyan, ACT/NSW (Pop: 403,118)
9. Wollongong, New South Wales (Pop: 288,984)
10. Sunshine Coast, Queensland (Pop: 245,309)
11. Hobart, Tasmania (Pop: 212,019)
12. Geelong, Victoria (Pop: 175,803)
13. Townsville, Queensland (Pop: 168,402)
14. Cairns, Queensland (Pop: 147,118)
15. Toowoomba, Queensland (Pop: 128,600)
16. Darwin, Northern Territory (Pop: 124,760)
17. Launceston, Tasmania (Pop: 105,445)
18. Albury-Wodonga, VIC/NSW (Pop: 104,609)
19. Ballarat, Victoria (Pop: 94,088)
20. Bendigo, Victoria (Pop: 89,995)

Source - ABS 2010



Top 20 Competed Tallest Buildings
1. Q1 Tower - 323m | 78L | Gold Coast, Queensland
2. Sydney Tower - 309m | 19L | Sydney, New South Wales
3. Eureka Tower - 297m | 92L | Melbourne, Victoria
4. 120 Collins Street - 265m | 52L | Melbourne, Victoria
5. 101 Collins Street - 260m | 51L | Melbourne, Victoria
6. Rialto Towers - 251m | 63L | Melbourne, Victoria
7. Central Park - 249m | 52L | Perth, Western Australia
8. BHP Square - 244m | 46L | Perth, Western Australia
9. Soul - 243m | 77L | Gold Coast, Queensland
10. Soleil - 243m | 79L | Brisbane, Queensland
11. Citigroup Centre - 243m | 50L | Sydney, New South Wales
12. Chifley Tower - 241 | 50L | Sydney, New South Wales
13. Deutsche Bank Place - 240m | 39L | Sydney, New South Wales
14. World Tower - 230m | 73L | Sydney, New South Wales
15. MLC Building - 228m | 60L | Sydney, New South Wales
16. Governor Phillip Tower - 227m | 54L | Sydney, New South Wales
17. Bourke Place - 224m | 51L | Melbourne, Victoria
18. Ernst & Young Tower - 222m | 45L | Sydney, New South Wales
19. Circle on Cavil (North Tower) - 220m | 70L | Gold Coast, Queensland
20. Aurora Place - 219m | 41L | Sydney, New South Wales

Top 5 Tallest Buildings Under Construction (Feb 2012)
1. Pearl Tower - 254m | 72L | Melbourne, Victoria

2. Infinity Tower - 249m | 81L | Brisbane, Queensland

3. ANZ Bank Centre - 195m | 46L | Sydney, New South Wales

4. Abode 318 - 188m | 57L | Melbourne, Victoria

5. Upper West Side Tower 2 (Maddison) - 167L | 50L | Melbourne, Victoria


Previous Top 5 Tallest U/C Buildings (June 2009)
1. BHP Square - 270m | 47L | Perth, Western Australia
2. Soul - 243m | 77L | Gold Coast, Queensland
3. Soliel Tower - 243m | 74L | Brisbane, Queensland
4. One One One Eagle Street - 195m | 50L | Brisbane, Queensland
5. Hilton - 186m | 57L | Gold Coast, Queensland

Updated - 02/02/2012



Websites of Interest
Visit Australia - Official tourism website
Australian Government - Gateway to Australia
Study in Australia - Information on studying in Australia
Australian Gig Guide - Showcasing upcoming gigs and concerts
The Guide - Information on places to eat, go out, shop etc...
Best Restaurants - Leading restaurant guide
CSU Aust Guide - Another info site on Australia
CitySearch - Lists all the major cities
The Australian - Major daily newspaper
News.com.au - Leading news service

Australian SSC Threads
Development News & Discussion
Today's Banner
OZ PROPERTY-Office, Retail, Industrial and Residential Outlook
Proposals & UC- 200m+ skyscrapers
Proposals & UC- 150m -199m skyscrapers (highrise)
Proposals & UC- 100m-149m skyscrapers (midrise)
Proposals & UC- 35m-99m skyscrapers (lowrise)
City Images, Architecture & Historic themes
Skylines of Australia & NZ
AUSTRALIAN Skylines from Far Away
Aerial Photography of Australian & NZ Cities
Density In Our Cities
Random Photos of Australia
Transportation
Transportation Subforum Portal
News, Sport and Other Discussion
Population Statistics Thread



Clicking on the photos will take you to the State or Territory's Skyscrapercity Subforum


Slogan: Premier State
Population: 7,017,100 (1st) [ABS 2008]
Total Area: 800,642 sq km (5th)
Premier: Barry O'Farrell (Liberal)
Capital City: Sydney
Established: 1788
Timezone: Australian Eastern/Central Standard (10+/ 9.5+ | 11+/10.5+ DLS)
Visit NSW - Official tourist website
Sydney.com.au - Visitor Guide
NSW Government - Gateway to New South Wales
City of Sydney - Sydney CBD council
Restaurant Guide - Extensive guide for Sydney and NSW
Sydney Bars - Entertainment/Nightclub guide
ABC New South Wales - NSW section on ABC
Sydney Morning Herald - Latest news, sport and issues
Daily Telegrath - News Limited newspaper


Slogan: Garden State
Population: 5,205,200 (2nd) [ABS 2008]
Total Area: 227,600 sq km (6th)
Premier: Ted Baillieu (Liberal)
Capital City: Melbourne
Established: 1834
Timezone: Australian Eastern Standard (10+/ 11+ DLS)
Visit Victoria - Official tourism guide
Thats Melbourne - Extensive guide to Melbourne
Victoria Online - Gateway to Victoria
City of Melbourne - Melbourne CBD council
Live in Victoria - Information on living, moving to Melbourne and the state
Study Melbourne - Information on studying in Melbourne
Melbourne Pubs - Guide to pubs, nightclubs etc throughout Melbourne
The Age - Latest news, sport and local issues
Herald Sun - News Limted newspaper
Walking Melbourne - Architectural resource for buildings in Melbourne


Slogan: Sunshine State
Population: 4,182,100 (3rd) [ABS 2008]
Total Area: 1,852,642 sq km (2nd)
Premier: Anna Bligh (Labor)
Capital City: Brisbane
Established: 1859
Time Zone: Australian Eastern Standard (10+)
Visit Queensland - Official tourism website
Queensland Government - Gateway to Queensland
Brisbane City Council - Official Brisbane council website
Gold Coast City Council - Official G.C council website
Move to QLD - Information on moving to QLD
Study Queensland - Information on studying in Brisbane & QLD
OurBrisbane - Everything you need to know about Brissy
Translink - Brisbane Public Transport
ABC Queensland - Latest news, sport and local issues
Courier Mail - Courier Mail/Sunday Mail (QLD)


Slogan: The Golden State
Population: 2,163,200 (4th) [ABS 2008]
Total Area: 2,529,875 sq km (1st)
Premier: Collin Barnett (Liberal/National)
Capital City: Perth
Established: 1826
Time Zone: Australian Western Standard (8+)
Visit Western Australia - Official tourism website
Western Australia Government - Gateway to WA
City of Perth - Perth CBD council
Go West Now - Information on moving to Perth and WA
Perth Education City - Information on studying in Perth
TransPerth - Perth's Public Transport
WA Gig Guide - Showcasing upcoming gigs and local talent
ABC Perth - Local news, sport and issues
The West Australian - Perth's main daily newspaper
Future Perth - Development website for Perth and WA


Slogan: Festival State
Population: 1,601,800 (5th) [ABS 2008]
Total Area: 984,000 sq. km (4th)
Premier: Jay Weatherill (Labor)
Capital City: Adelaide
Established: 1836
Time Zone: Australian Central Standard (9.5+/ 10.5+ DLS)
Visit South Australia - Official tourism website for SA
SA Central - Gateway to South Australia
Adelaide City Council - Adelaide CBD council
SouthAustralia.biz - Information on investing, living, projects etc in SA
Study Adelaide - Information on studying in Aust's emerging university city
Atlas SA - Maps of South Australia
Onion - Leading gig/street press magazine
ABC Adelaide - Latest news, sport and local issues
AdelaideNow - The Advertiser/Sunday Mail (SA)
Sensational-Adelaide - SA's main construction and development website


Slogan: Apple Isle
Population: 500,000 (6th) [ABS 2008]
Total area: 68,400 sq km (7th)
Premier: Lara Giddings (Labor)
Capital City: Hobart
Established: 1803
Timezone: Australian Eastern Standard (10+/ 11+ DSL)
Discover Tasmania - Official tourism website
Tasmanian Government - Gateway to Tasmania
City of Hobart - Hobart CBD council
T-Change - Information on moving to Tasmania
BLC Hobart - Guide to Hobart
ABC Tasmania - Latest news, sport and local issues
The Mercury - TAS's main daily newspaper


Slogan: The Capital
Population: 339,000 (7th) [ABS 2008]
Total Area: 2400 sq km (8th)
Cheif Minister: Katy Gallagher (Labor)
Capital City: Canberra
Established: 1911
Timezone: Australian Eastern Standard (10+/ 11+ DSL)
Visit Canberra - Official tourist website
ACT Government - Gateway to the Capital Territory
Business Council - The city's business council website
Live in Canberra - Information on moving to Canberra
Live Guide - Nightclub, gig, entertainment guide
ABC Canberra - Latest news, sport and local issues
Canberra Times - The city's main daily newspaper


Slogan: The Territory
Population: 220,000 (8th) [ABS 2008]
Total Area: 1,346,200 sq. km (3rd)
Cheif Minister: Paul Henderson (Labor)
Capital City: Darwin
Established: 1869
Time Zone: Australian Central Standard (9.5+)
Northern Territory Government - Official government website
Darwin City Council - Official local council website
Tourism Northern Territory - Official tourism website for Darwin & NT
The Territory - Information on moving and living in NT
Whats on Darwin - The city's only up to date gig guide
ABC Northern Territory - Latest news, sport and issues
Northern Territory News - Darwin's daily newspaper



White Haven Beach, Queensland by msdstefan, on Flickr

Australia's Tallest Buildings Heading (in order)
Q1 [Gold Coast, Queensland]
Westfield Sydney Tower [Sydney, New South Wales]
Eureka Tower [Melbourne, Victoria]
101/120 Collins Street [Melbourne, Victoria]
Rialto Towers [Melbourne, Victoria] by Dean-Melbourne, on Flickr
Central Park [Perth, Western Australia]

States & Territories (in order)
Sydney, New South Wales
Melbourne CBD from Eureka Towers by 2careless, on Flickr
Gold Coast, Queensland by Paul Ruggiero., on Flickr
Perth City by jpmenicucci, on Flickr
Adelaide, South Australia by BeAsT#1, on Flickr
Russell Falls, Tasmania by andrewfuller62, on Flickr
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory by tassie303, on Flickr
Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory by Steve Daggar, on Flickr

http://www.aussietransfers.com/about_us.html (Last Photo)

[JayT]

Great collection of info there. It will need updating on a regular basis though as things are changing fast.

Well done. J

[Burden]

thats really good!

[ross_the_man]

Cool idea! Canberra's Chief minister is John Stanhope, if you wanted to include it.

[BrizzyChris]

Great work Crawf, and a very good idea.

However, a few errors I picked up:

In Top 5 building U/C - It's One One One Eagle St, not 111 Queen St.
In Top 30 buildings - firstly, there are only 20 listed, secondly - shouldn't the heights be determined by roof, not spire?

[crawf]

Cheers guys

Chris, I'm just going by the data on Emporis and Australian Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (ACTBUH). Fixed those errors and added ACT leader.

Keep the feedback coming, if there any other errors or websites that should be added - let me know!

[BrizzyChris]

You still have it wrong. It's One One One Eagle St.

[miensie]

Kudos, crawf - that's a mighty big effort on your part. Cheers

[eastadl]

pretty impressive Crawf.

Ive learnt something already. I didn't even realise the ACT had its own flag until today. What are those things on either side of the coat of arms

[deranged]

Brilliant work, Crawf!

[Choko]

That would have taken some serious time to compile Crawf, blue ribbon stuff. Myself and another member here (Roofromoz) have been working on a similar (albeit more localised) type of project for the last 5 years and can appreciate the effort.

[Pimpmaster]

great work, very well compiled

[Alibaba]

well done mate.... thanks for your time and effort
now i know how to provide info when asked by overseas friends..

i would suggest to present some interesting photos for each our city... just to generate some interests

or some links for some fine threads from fellow forumers...?

thanks again Crawf

[crawf]

Hey guys,

Decided to give this guide a major revamp as half the photos were missing, old information, needed freshening up and quite simply I got bored :P . It's taken a couple days to do, but I am pretty happy with the end result.

I'm waiting for the 2011 Census results to be published before I'll update the population figures, and some of the links may not be working. Still looking into that.

I hope you guys like it, and feedback is definitely appreciated. Cheers!

[jakelitle1]

Ah... that was very nice. You shared the whole guide to Australia for forum members. Again thanks,

[Kozhedub]

Hello. I'm interested in Native (Aboriginal) history of Australia. I would be glad if you could possibly give me a link which would be helpful for me in learning about this matter. Thanks