Australia is sprinkled with some very distinct neighbourhoods that portrays its unique history and mix of rural and city living landscapes.

Western Australia, which is known for its bright blue coastline and red desert rural areas, longs for outdoor spaces that provide ways for the public to connect and enjoy these vistas.

The Northern Territory, which is known for its dry, humid climate, mountainous terrain and Indigenous history, looks for ways to incorporate these elements into outdoor living.

The Southern States, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia, all boast popular coastlines and green pastures. Melbourne is a cornucopia of outdoor dining and Adelaide is a quieter city with parks and recreation areas designed for families. Tasmania looks to incorporate its vast green vistas into outdoor spaces.

New South Wales and Queensland have some of the higher sunshine hours throughout the year, making outdoor spaces more in demand than other states. Coupled with some great beaches and accessible national parks, all Australian states look to incorporate social spaces into public outdoor areas.

Follow these tips on how you can create and connect social spaces in your local public outdoor areas:

  1. Gardens are a great way to showcase your local fauna and also get people enjoying the outdoors. To make this type of space work well, ensure that natives are planted and materials used will withstand the harsh Australian climate. Provide lots of areas to sit and enjoy the views; incorporate seats and benches that blend into surroundings.
  2. Utilise table settings so that families can enjoy picnics amongst the trees as well as shelters to protect picnickers from the harsh Australian sun. Create unique settings to highlight history and unique identity of the city, and encourage people to stop and stay for a while. By using modern street furniture, outdoor seating and benches, you can create a space that is inviting and welcoming. Add to this drinking fountains and rubbish disposal areas, and you have created a space that caters to those looking for a place to rest their weary feet and chat about their day.
  3. If you manage an apartment building with an outdoor area, providing a space where people can enjoy the outdoors is a great way to utilise the space. Provide free Wi-Fi along with comfortable benches and seats and you will have an outdoor area that is well utilised by residents and visitors alike. Add some table settings and you can add BBQ’s to the outdoor area to create more of a social atmosphere where residents can connect and socialise on a regular basis.
  4. You will find many beach areas throughout Australia, particularly along the east coast, where beaches are frequented by holiday makers at least eight months of the year. Utilise these outdoor spaces by adding outdoor seating and protection from the sun as well as drinking fountains and BBQs to encourage outdoor get-togethers. The beach is a great place for people to meet and socialise, why not create a space that encourages people to also enjoy the surrounding vegetation, fresh coastal air and natural fauna by adding table settings within the BBQ areas.

Outdoor socialising is a large part of Australian life – people enjoy being outdoors, and on the weekends, it is where people go to socialise and connect. By creating spaces that encourage this, you invite more people to your outdoor spaces.

If you need help with your outdoor furniture and creating social areas, contact Unisite today. They provide quality street and park furniture and will have a solution that will meet your needs. Call them at 1300 552 102.

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