Aussies go to great lengths for their pets, with a deep love for their animal companions as members of the family, but not all cities make life easy for ownership.

New research ranks the nation’s best and worst cities for pet owners, revealing stark gaps in access to vets, dog parks, pet‑friendly cafes and affordable insurance that shape daily life.

Muval’s 2025 Pet Relocation Index assessed the 50 most populous cities, scoring infrastructure, affordability, legislation and policy and health and safety to identify the most pet‑friendly locations – and those falling short.

Six of the top 10 pet-friendly cities were in NSW with Nowra-Bomaderry, considered the best location to be an owner.

Factors such as affordable living and progressive pet laws like tenant protections and the one-off r

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