Mavoa, S.Davern, M.Breed, M.F.Hahs, A.2019-08-212019-08-212019Health and Place, 2019; 57:321-3291353-82921873-2054http://hdl.handle.net/2440/120643Natural environments may be important for subjective wellbeing, yet evidence is sparse and measures of nature are unspecific. We used linear regression models to investigate the relationship between greenness, biodiversity and blue space and subjective wellbeing in 4,912 adults living in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. Greenness (overall, private and public) and biodiversity associated with subjective wellbeing. In particular, we highlight the importance of the private greenness-subjective wellbeing association. Our work has implications for urban policy and planning in the context of increased urban densification.en© 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Subjective wellbeing; biodiversity; greenness; bluespace; private greenness; public greennessJournal article003012125210.1016/j.healthplace.2019.05.0060004718899000352-s2.0-85066258137470108Breed, M.F. [0000-0001-7810-9696]