Canberra

Smart city ranking
3 Out of 141
Unranked in 2021
AA
Factor ratings
AA Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
395,790
(UN Data)
HDI
0.98
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.938 0.944 0.947 0.951 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 83.3 83.4 84.3 84.5 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 22.1 22.0 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.7 12.4 12.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 44,097 48,085 49,392 52,293 +2,901

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
88.1%
health services
72.0%
public transport
50.8%
road congestion
31.4%
school education
31.4%
unemployment
29.7%
recycling
26.3%
security
22.0%
social mobility
20.3%
fulfilling employment
18.6%
basic amenities
16.1%
citizen engagement
15.3%
green spaces
11.9%
corruption
10.2%
air pollution
9.3%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
70.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
65.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
84.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
77.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
75.7
Public safety is not a problem
62.9
Air pollution is not a problem
74.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
58.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
23.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
63.1
Public transport is satisfactory
51.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
71.0
Most children have access to a good school
78.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
78.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
66.8
Minorities feel welcome
72.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
80.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
78.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
56.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
56.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
66.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
61.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
78.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
32.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
41.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
52.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
46.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
76.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
53.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
62.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
79.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.3
Online voting has increased participation
43.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
47.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
62.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
395,790
(UN Data)
HDI
0.98
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.938 0.944 0.947 0.951 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 83.3 83.4 84.3 84.5 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 22.1 22.0 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.7 12.4 12.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 44,097 48,085 49,392 52,293 +2,901

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
88.1%
health services
72.0%
public transport
50.8%
road congestion
31.4%
school education
31.4%
unemployment
29.7%
recycling
26.3%
security
22.0%
social mobility
20.3%
fulfilling employment
18.6%
basic amenities
16.1%
citizen engagement
15.3%
green spaces
11.9%
corruption
10.2%
air pollution
9.3%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
70.3%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
68.6%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
65.3%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
84.7%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
77.4
Recycling services are satisfactory
75.7
Public safety is not a problem
62.9
Air pollution is not a problem
74.4
Medical services provision is satisfactory
58.6
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
23.7
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
63.1
Public transport is satisfactory
51.3
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
71.0
Most children have access to a good school
78.1
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
78.7
Businesses are creating new jobs
66.8
Minorities feel welcome
72.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
80.6
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
78.0
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
62.6
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
56.8
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
56.1
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
63.4
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
47.0
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
66.9
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
61.6
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.7
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
78.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.5
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
32.1
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
41.0
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
52.3
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
46.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
76.6
IT skills are taught well in schools
53.4
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
49.7
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
62.4
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
79.1
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
39.3
Online voting has increased participation
43.4
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
47.0
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
62.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max