Australia is a geographically large and diverse country, with communities located across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote areas. Regional Australia refers broadly to communities outside major capital cities, encompassing inner regional, outer regional, remote, and very remote settings. This service provides clear, public-interest information about regional communities, place-based contexts, and factors that influence wellbeing in these areas. It also explains distinctions between regional, rural, and remote communities and highlights the diversity of local experiences. The aim is to improve public understanding of regional Australia, reduce misconceptions, and support informed discussion. This site is educational; it does not provide professional, economic, or planning advice.