New figures have revealed Australia’s most pet-loving suburbs, from apartment strongholds in Sydney and Melbourne to leafy areas in South Australia and coastal communities in Queensland and Western Australia.
Pet insurance provider Petsy has analysed its national policy data to identify the top five suburbs for dog and cat ownership across each major state. The suburb-level rankings highlight where Australians are most embracing life with furry family members, with some surprising results.
In New South Wales, Rosebery in Sydney’s inner south and beachside Maroubra tied for first place. They were followed by Alexandria, Macquarie Park, North Sydney and Marrickville, showing that apartment living is no deterrent to pet ownership.
In Victoria, Melbourne CBD and Berwick shared the top spot, with Point Cook, Preston, St Kilda, Pakenham, South Yarra and Glen Iris also ranking highly. Many of these areas are known for dense apartment living, yet households continue to embrace pets as part of daily life.
Queensland’s list was dominated by the Gold Coast, with Pimpama taking first place, followed by Southport and Coomera in equal second. Upper Coomera and Cleveland shared third place, while suburbs such as Varsity Lakes, Nerang, Morningside, Moorooka, Riverview, Greenbank and Maudsland tied for fourth. Buderim, Redbank Plains, Palm Beach and Nundah rounded out the top five.
South Australia saw Woodcroft take out the top spot, with Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills ranking second. Prospect, Aberfoyle Park and Henley Beach completed the state’s top five, reflecting a trend towards suburbs with backyards and green spaces.
In Western Australia, beachside Scarborough was the top suburb for pet ownership, followed by Baldivis. Waikiki and Port Kennedy shared third place, Mount Lawley and Fremantle were equal fourth, while Rivervale rounded out the rankings.
Petsy Founder Monica Limanto said: “Our data has given us a fun glimpse into the suburbs where pets are most loved. In the eastern states, it’s clear apartment living isn’t holding back households from embracing pet life.”
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