WHERE ARE AUSTRALIA ’ S GREENEST SUBURBS ?
Brisbane now has the most Greens in federal parliament and to match this , it also has the most green foliage . A fascinating study by aerial imagery company Nearmap has recently looked from above to see which capital cities have the greenest populated suburbs . Brisbane tops the list with almost 80 per cent of residents living in suburbs with more than 20 per cent tree coverage , while Hobart comes in second with 71 per cent .
Living in suburbs with a lot of trees is good for your health and these benefits have been quantified . A study by researchers from the University of Chicago found that by adding 10 more trees to a block , health perception is improved in a way that ’ s comparable to being seven years younger . While I can ’ t promise you that moving to Brisbane or Hobart will give you eternal youth , living with trees is not only good for your health but is also environmentally more sustainable . Greater tree coverage reduces urban heat and improves air quality .
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