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The Liveability State of Origin: The real rivalry isn’t between Queensland and New South Wales

NSW edges Qld on the Overall Liveability Index (61.0 v 58.4), but the spread within each state is wider than the gap between them Southern NSW scores highest of any region (63.6); North Qld lowest (56.9) Feeling safe, affordable housing and health services are top priorities in both states; the fifth splits city (public transport) v regional (sense of community) Housing affordability is the biggest value-versus-experience gap in every region Community Views examples (Clarence Valley, Moreton Bay, Livingstone, Rockhampton) show there's no single playbook for a liveable place