Footnote: Population data for each area was collated from citypopulation.de. The number of beaches for each area was calculated using data from beachesinaustralia.com. These numbers were ranked by 'population per amenity'.
METHODOLOGY
The Defender Destination Index analysed all Australian Agglomerations with local population data to create a rank of the best destinations in Australia for those seeking a remote wilderness adventure as well as luxurious comfort. Population data for each area was collated from the City Population Index.
The number of specific types of amenities in the areas of each local district was calculated using data from TripAdvisor, the Australian Good Food Guide and beachesinaustralia.com.
Each amenity was ranked individually by 'population per amenity' and then combined to measure the overall index score, to find the most remote locations which contain the highest number of high-rated amenities.
Amenities considered included five-star hotels, AGFG-rated restaurants, nature experiences, active wellness activities and the number of highly rated beaches which are within 50km of each location. Only locations with 1 or more 5-star hotels and AGFG restaurants were included in the final analysis.
Data is accurate as of January 2024.