There is nowhere to hide.

Thanks to the behemoth that is Google, we can easily determine people’s impressions, thoughts, opinions, and concerns about anything and everything via its suggested search tool.

Start typing 'Sydney is...' or 'why is Adelaide...' and it can reveal some interesting search suggestions. So, we decided to compile a list of common searches relating to a raft of Australian towns, cities, regions, and states.

The following all make the top 10 most popular Google search results for their respective locations. And they make for entertaining reading!

What state rivalries?

Is Sydney in Victoria?

Is Queensland in NSW?

Who’s more offended by this?

Is the Sunshine Coast the Gold Coast?

Is Byron Bay in the Gold Coast?

Radelaide. Bigger than Texas

Is Adelaide a country?
 

Demoted!

Is Melbourne a suburb?

Ouch!

Is Hobart part of Australia?

Is Perth in Australia?

Good question!

Why is Mount Gambier Blue Lake blue?

Why is Ballarat called Ballarat?

Why is Launceston colder than Hobart?

Touchy subject

Does Tasmania have an AFL team?

Explain yourself, Alice!

Why is Alice Springs important?
 

Seriously?

Is Uluru man made?

Sydney scores!

Why is Sydney better than Melbourne?
 

Melbourne equalises!

Why is Melbourne more liveable than Sydney?

It’s a mutual thing

Why does Brisbane hate (former English cricketer) Kevin Pietersen?

What?! Of course it does!

Does Adelaide Zoo have pandas?

First we’ve heard of it

Does it snow in Wollongong?
 

Does a bear find relief in the woods?

Is Darwin hot?

Clearly the place to be

Is Caloundra RSL open today?

You can’t just lump all these SA wine regions together

Is McLaren Vale in the Barossa Valley?
 

Um. We didn’t know it was

Why is Cairns pronounce(d) Cannes?

Did we miss the memo?

Is Ballina an island?

Is Canberra coastal?

Is Airlie Beach on Hamilton Island?

Has someone been Googling themselves?

Why Western Australia is best

Hello? Penguins, beaches, surfing, chocolate factory, blah blah.

Is Phillip Island worth it?

What’s the strangest question you’ve been asked about your hometown, state, or anything else related to Australia? We’d love to read your thoughts, so please leave a comment below.

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