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Neighbours has finished obviously, but we've just had another vote for the Greatest Neighbours Characters of All Time on NeighboursFans.com. Here are the results in case anyone's interested 🙂

148th place (joint): 

Emmett Donaldson (-14 places) | 1 point
David and Aaron's fostering arc remains fondly remembered for its heartland Neighbours storytelling, and foster son Emmett proved a likeable addition. 

148th place (joint):

Leo Tanaka (-71 places) | 1 point
He makes the grade, but it's not the most auspicious placing for Leo - could his involvement in the oft-criticised Seb saga have harmed his vintage? 

148th place (joint):

Mishka Schneiderova (+6 places) | 1 point
Lou's would-be Russian bride was among the most memorable guesties on the Fun Bus, bringing bags of personality and Moscovian moonshine to proceedings.

148th place (joint):

Nate Kinski (new entrant) | 1 point
As well as ill-fated romances with Chris Pappas and Aaron Brennan, Susan's nephew Nate is perhaps best known for almost burying her alive in his sleep!

148th place (joint): 

Piper Willis (-84 places) | 1 point
Pipe Up vlogger Pipes' subscribers are down quite significantly on 2022, but she retains sufficient clout to keep her on the platform. 

148th place (joint): 

Rob Lewis (new entrant) | 1 point
A mechanic with a proclivity for boozing, Gail's dad Rob was a major recurring presence in the late '80s until the car crash that led to his death.

148th place (joint): 

Sam Young (new entrant) | 1 point
Making her debut ahead of the 2022 finale, Sammy's sometimes sassy one-liners went on to brighten screens throughout the revival. 

140th place (joint): 

Brett Stark (-43 places) | 2 points
The socially awkward son of Cheryl Stark, Brett's best-remembered storyline is perhaps his African adventure with schoolteacher Susan.  

140th place (joint): 

Dee Bliss (-98 places) | 2 points
A muted poll performance for Toadie's allegedly late wife Dee, who made one of soap's least plausible comebacks in 2019 to battle scheming sister Andrea. 

140th place (joint): 

Gaby Willis (-54 places) | 2 points
Pam and Doug's eldest daughter and sometime nemesis of Annalise, Gaby was last seen on tape at the 20th, despite son Zac's recent return to Ramsay Street. 

140th place (joint): 

Gloria Lewis (new entrant) | 2 points
Known for her peculiar dress sense, Rob Lewis's wife Gloria was decidedly less likely than stylish stepdaughter Gail to have a wardrobe supplied by Kamizole. 

140th place (joint): 

Liljana Bishop (-56 places) | 2 points
A tumble down-table for Lil, one of Neighbours' great unresolved mysteries - last known location, bobbing in the Bass Strait following the 2005 plane crash.

140th place (joint): 

Ringo Brown (+7 places) | 2 points
Younger brother of Frazer, Ringo survived anorexia and a problematic almost-fling with Carmella, only to be mowed down while on a cupcake quest for new wife Donna.

140th place (joint): 
   
Summer Hoyland (-43 places) | 2 points
Boyd's sassy little sister was packed off to Music School for the Gifted™ in 2005, only to return in 2010 two years younger and with a new head.

140th place (joint): 

Victor Stone (new entrant) | 2 points
Jane's shonky ex Vic tried to turn over a new leaf in Erinsborough, making some headway with kids Byron and Nicolette before finding new love with Melanie.

134th place (joint): 

Adam Willis (new entrant) | 3 points
Father of Roxy, trainee doctor Adam's short stay in Erinsborough saw a short-lived romance with Caroline Alessi, before finding true love with Gemma Ramsay.

134th place (joint): 

Boyd Hoyland (-78 places) | 3 points
Another wannabe medic, Boyd arrived as a smart alec teen, finding a soulmate in his first major romance with Sky, and later embarking on a doomed marriage to Janae.

134th place (joint): 

Finn Kelly (+20 places) | 3 points
To call him popular would be a long bow to draw, but the Kennedys' live-in psychopath Finn enjoys a modest boost in the rankings since 2022.

134th place (joint): 
   
Jack Scully (-7 places) | 3 points
Initially namedropped in the proud tradition of absent Neighbours siblings, footy star Jack later moved home with girlfriend Lori, then cheated on her with true love Nina. 

134th place (joint): 

Natasha 'Tash' Williams (-57 places) | 3 points
Frequently mentioned this year as the long-term partner of Andrew Robinson, sassy schoolgirl Tash was at the heart of 2010's popular teen group. 

134th place (joint): 

Terry Inglis (-57 places) | 3 points
Paul's plucky first wife and plumber's mate Terry ended up killing a guest villain who'd been terrorising her, and shot Paul for good measure when he threatened to grass her up.

129-113 

129th place (joint): 

Clive Gibbons (+10 places) | 4 points
From resident gorillagram and court jester, to chief operating officer at Erinsborough Hospital, Clive remains buoyant at the back end of our table. 

129th place (joint): 
   
Darren Stark (-6 places) | 4 points
Originally introduced as Michael Martin's juvie rival, Cheryl's bad boy son Darren may be best remembered for his on/off romance with Libby.

129th place (joint): 

Dex Varga-Murphy (new entrant) | 4 points
Better watch out, Mum and Ma! Dexie's cracked open another beer, to celebrate his debut in our all-time polls. 

129th place (joint): 

Imogen Willis (-13 places) | 4 points
Brightest spark of the 2013 Willis clan, legal eagle Imogen's claims to fame include getting attempted killer Finn off scot-free after a controversial amnesia diagnosis.

129th place (joint): 

Nina Tucker (+10 places) | 4 points)
Breaking off frequently from bouts of lovelorn moping to belt out 'Born to Try', Nina paved the way for a conga-line of later in-show singers, albeit none as successful. 

123rd place (joint): 

Harlow Robinson (+4 places) | 5 points
The child of notorious Fun Bus villain RobRob, Harlow proved an altogether more upstanding citizen - except for that time she left Terese dangling off the roof.

123rd place (joint): 

Heather Schilling (+31 places) | 5 points
Speaking of notorious villains, Nanny Alice's codeine shortbread and poisoned gardening gloves clearly remain fresh in viewers' memories. 

123rd place (joint): 

Rosemary Daniels (new entrant) | 5 points
Helen's daughter and hazy business magnate Rosemary could always be relied upon to drop in - or in later years, Skype in - for a spot of melodrama.

123rd place (joint): 
   
Shane Rebecchi (new entrant) | 5 points
Best remembered for his love of bush poetry and a raft of madcap contraptions, Toadie's older brother Pufferfish makes our all-time poll debut. 

123rd place (joint): 

Stuart Parker (-34 places) | 5 points
The first of the Parkers to descend on Erinsborough (not counting Sue or Colonel), Stu's still remembered as a House of Trouser mainstay, despite a modest drop in the rankings.  

123rd place (joint): 

Tad Reeves (+24 places) | 5 points
A veneer of adolescent swagger concealed a thoughtfully layered character in Tad, revealed through poignant storylines concerning his adoption and search for his biological family.

121st place (joint): 

Amber Turner (+26 places) | 6 points
Best remembered for her abortive wedding to Daniel and on-off romance with swimmer beau Josh, middle Turner kid Amber rises higher in our poll this time. 

121st place (joint): 

Joel Samuels (-5 places) | 6 points
Speaking of swimmers, the frequently Speedo-clad Joel's pursuit of a career in marine biology often played second fiddle to his pursuit of attractive women.

118th place (joint): 

Andrea Somers (+16 places) | 7 points
Not for the first time, Andrea gets one over on Dee by snatching the twins' top position in our rankings. 

118th place (joint): 

Kyle Canning (+21 places) | 7 points
One of Ramsay Street's latter-day mainstays, the originator of the Canning dynasty enjoys a modest surge up the table this time round.  

118th place (joint): 

Mark Brennan (-72 places) | 7 points
Stuffed shirt Mark takes a tumble down the rankings; might he need a scheduled juice break to get him back in poll position? 

113th place (joint): 

Jade Mitchell (-52 places) | 8 points
Fitness freak Jade proved a popular addition in the early 2010s, her no-nonsense exterior concealing a complex shared backstory with half-sister Sonya. 

113th place (joint): 
   
Michael Martin (-16 places) | 8 points
Teen tyrant Michael proves he's still remembered, perhaps best for almost drowning stepmum Julie in the spa. 

113th place (joint): 

Nick Page (-16 places) | 8 points
Helen's art protégé Nick was among the younger characters adding fresh colour to the Ramsay Street canvas in the late '80s. 

113th place (joint): 

Rhiannon Bates (-2 places) | 8 points
It's rare for guesties to make our all-time polls, and filter-free single mum Rhiannon, Mason Turner's Mount Isa fling, has managed to crack both. 

113th place (joint): 

Wendy Rodwell (new entrant) | 8 points
One final 'yoo-hoo' for Wendy, folks, as she flies the flag for Team Rodwell in her countdown debut. 

108-92 

108th place (joint): 
      
Amy Williams (+39 places) | 9 points
Perennially unlucky in love and lumbered with some lacklustre storylines, Paul's daughter Amy nonetheless remains fondly remembered from her late-2010s stint. 

108th place (joint): 
   
Debbie Martin (+15 places) | 9 points
Beset by a raft of family traumas, Debbie proved a complex, compelling character, who remains one of the 90s' most familiar and sympathetic teen figures. 

108th place (joint): 

Janae Timmins (-19 places) | 9 points
A slight fall from grace for bolshie Timmins sister Janae since our last all-time poll, as she drops just below The 100 mark.

108th place (joint): 

Ned Willis (new entrant) | 9 points
A respectable mid-table ranking sees Ned claim his first slice of the cake in these polls - let's hope he doesn't sit on it. 

108th place (joint): 

Vera Punt (new entrant) | 9 points
First seen in 2019, plain-speaking pensioner Vera has proved one of the revival's strongest secret weapons in bringing levity to the perfect blend. 

105th place (joint): 

Chelsea Murphy (new entrant) | 10 points
Cara's scheming sister, perfumier Chelsea swiftly set her sights on Paul and became one of the revival's most lauded guesties. 

105th place (joint): 

Connor O'Neill (+42 places) | 10 points
Cheeky and loyal of heart, noughties icon Connor romanced Michelle, Lori and Serena, then was seemingly done in by RobRob - only to survive in ill-explained circumstances. 

105th place (joint): 

Donna Freedman (-47 places) | 10 points
The inventor of the shrugalero sashays out of the top 100 from her previous 58th place, but is still fondly remembered by fans. 

99th place (joint): 

Andrea Townsend (+12 places) | 11 points
Early-years schemer Andrea cooked up no end of trouble for Des with live-in brat Bradley, and stands the test of time in our rankings.

99th place (joint): 

Danny Ramsay (-44 places) | 11 points
Sensitive soul Danny's daddy issues with Max Ramsay the First were among the highlights of Neighbours' very first year on the box. 

99th place (joint): 

Joe Scully (-13 places) | 11 points
One of Ramsay Street's more memorable father-figures, no-frills builder Joe drops slightly down the ladder, but remains in the Top 100. 

99th place (joint): 
   
Nell Rebecchi (new entrant) | 11 points
New to our all-time polls, Nellyfish manages to rustle up one point for each year old she should've been at the start of the revival. 

99th place (joint): 

Pam Willis (-54 places) | 11 points
Dropping from the Top 50, fraught mum of four Pam and hubby Doug won love as a fresh, '90s take on family, before passing the baton to the Kennedys.

99th place (joint): 

Yashvi Rebecchi (-13 places) | 11 points
Down slightly but holding onto her Top 100 spot, Clownfish remains among the most popular members of the extended Rebecchi circus. 

97th place (joint): 

Maria Ramsay (+19 places) | 12 points
OG matriarch Maria didn't make the Neighbours finale as some had hoped, but makes decent upward progress on our table.

97th place (joint): 

Xanthe Canning (+42 places) | 12 points
Introduced as the surprise teen daughter of hapless Gary, Xanthe's bubbly, eccentric ways quickly endeared her to viewers of the late 2010s. 

92nd place (joint): 

Chris Pappas (-8 places) | 13 points
The king of the coconut slice holds reasonably steady this time around, down slightly from 84th. 

92nd place (joint): 
   
Lauren Turner (+35 places) | 13 points
There's no horsing around for Lauren this year, as she rides straight into our Top 100. 

92nd place (joint): 

Max Hoyland (-43 places) | 13 points
Introduced as a permanent love interest for Steph Scully, single dad Max's claims to fame include running over Cameron Robinson in the belief that he was his evil twin.

92nd place (joint): 

Max Ramsay, Jr. (new entrant) | 13 points
Staying with Maxes, kind-hearted Max Ramsay the Second flew the flag for the clan in the revival, and couldn't be more different from his namesake grandfather. 

92nd place (joint): 

Sally Wells (new entrant) | 13 points
Des Clarke's half-sister was one of the show's shorter-lived regulars, but still fondly remembered by some. 

83-73 

83rd place (joint): 

Brent Colefax (-11 places) | 14 points
Troubled teenager Brent finally found a stable home with brother Emmett's foster carers Aaron and David, only for controlling misery-guts Paul to bully him out of their lives. 

83rd place (joint): 

Britney Barnes (+6 places) | 14 points
Our polls wouldn't be the same without a heavily telegraphed appearance by Abigail's mum Brit, squashed before her time in 2022's Flamingo Bar disaster.

83rd place (joint): 

Callum Rebecchi (+44 places) | 14 points
Toadie's cheeky adoptive son won viewers' hearts aplenty, growing up on the show and reuniting with mum Sonya, before being packed off to Silicon Valley.  

83rd place (joint): 

Felicity Scully (-17 places) | 14 points
Flighty middle Scully sister Flick makes a reverse-charge down the rankings from her previous place of 66th. 

83rd place (joint): 

Frazer Yeats (-17 places) | 14 points
Part of the No 30 sharehouse intake of late 2006, enigmatic gambling pro Frazer met his match there in lawyer Rosie Cammeniti.  

83rd place (joint): 

Freya Wozniak (-25 places) | 14 points
A short-lived regular as of the show's end in 2022, Freya's infectious personality and memorable involvement in the River Bend saga have kept her in the fandom's hearts.

83rd place (joint): 

Hannah Martin (-6 places) | 14 points
Perennial doom magnet in her childhood years, Hannah survived to navigate adolescence on Ramsay Street, before departing with dad Phil and new wife Ruth in 1999.

83rd place (joint): 
      
Lucy Robinson (new entrant) | 14 points
In spite of her many faces, Paul's little sister Lucy has been consistent in her strong and independent spirit, culminating in her current role as head of Lassiter's Worldwide. 

83rd place (joint): 

Matt Robinson (-17 places) | 14 points
Rocking up as part of the late 80s' fresh intake of youngsters, Matt's most memorable for his thorny, tentative relationship with strait-laced biological mum Hilary. 

78th place (joint): 
   
Byron Stone (new entrant) | 15 points
A guest character in 2022, soliciting solicitor Byron found a new face and career path for the revival, proving a popular addition till his departure earlier this year.

78th place (joint): 

Drew Kirk (+56 places) | 15 points
Late-90s heartthrob Drew proved a dependable husband to Libby, until a horse-riding accident cut their time together tragically short. 

78th place (joint): 

Dylan Timmins (-29 places) | 15 points
Wild child Dylan arrived in 2005 as part of the colourful Timmins clan, later becoming Paul's protégé and faking his own death. 

78th place (joint): 

Kate Ramsay (-1 place) | 15 points
Shot but not forgotten: it simply wouldn't be a Neighbours countdown without Kate dancing into view. 

78th place (joint): 

Tess Bell (new entrant) | 15 points
High school teacher Tess arrived in 1999 before embarking on an ill-fated affair with devious Darcy, who tried to charm her again this year as part of his return arc. 

73rd place (joint): 

Hilary Robinson (-4 places) | 16 points
Notoriously stern and undiplomatic, Jim's cousin Hilary's stay on the street was relatively short - but she returned through the years, most recently as an Eirini Riser.

73rd place (joint): 

Josh Willis (new entrant) | 16 points
Champion swimmer Josh met his demise when a hotel fell on him, and garnered no medals in our previous all-time poll - but is back in the race this time round. 

73rd place (joint): 

Max Ramsay, Sr. (-24 places) | 16 points
Hilariously hot-tempered, Max the First was the original Ramsay patriarch, most remembered for (slowly) coming to terms with second son Danny not being his own. 

73rd place (joint): 

Sheila Canning (+50 places) | 16 points
The Cannings' super-gran could be abrasive and overbearing at times, but soars by 50 spots since our last poll in the year of her departure. Has time been a great healer for Sheila? 

73rd place (joint): 

Zeke Kinski (+20 places) | 16 points
Lost Boy Zeke has really found his groove this time, climbing from 93rd place in 2022. 

70-52

70th place (joint): 

Henry Ramsay (-16 places) | 17 points
Madge's eldest returned from prison to inject some levity into Ramsay Street in 1987. Unlucky in love for the most part, he eventually departed with soulmate Bronwyn.

70th place (joint): 

Shane Ramsay (+27 places) | 17 points
The sunny uplands of Ramsay Hills may have proven appealing to some, judging by Shane's rise in the rankings.

70th place (joint): 

Sharon Davies (-10 places) | 17 points
Part of the late '80s teen contingent, Shazza made a triumphant if brief return in the revival, and hopefully isn't tied up in Eden Shaw's basement. 

67th place (joint): 
   
Andrew Robinson (-3 places) | 19 points
Everyone's favourite Scotstralian, pictured here modelling the lesser-seen 'hoodalero', holds steady in the mid-60s - and now has a baby of his own. 

67th place (joint): 
   
Beverly Marshall (new entrant) | 19 points
Bev failed to score points on our last all-time poll - could her sudden lift in fortunes be explained by increased exposure in both the revival and YouTube classics this year?

67th place (joint): 

Lucas Fitzgerald (+49 places) | 19 points
Introduced for a spot of sibling rivalry in 2008, gambling garage owner Lucas endured for five years and has popped in and out ever since, including in the 2025 finale. 

66th place: 

Mike Young (+3 places) | 20 points
He may have split from former teen sweetheart Jane again, but Mike proves he's still a popular guy - climbing slightly from 69.

63rd place (joint): 

Billy Kennedy (-14 places) | 21 points
The baby of the Kennedy kids, Billy is best remembered for his mischief with best mate Toadie, and classic Queensland write-out with true love Anne. 

63rd place (joint): 
   
Cody Willis (-7 places) | 21 points
Cody underwent a personality swap along with her head transplant - but enough fans appreciate one, the other or both to see her poll respectably again this time.

63rd place (joint): 

Todd Landers (+43 places) | 21 points
A second wind on official YouTube could explain the fresh surge in support for troubled teen Todd, who storms into the Top 70. 

59th place (joint): 

Jim Robinson (-25 places) | 22 points
One of the show's longest-running original characters, bauble-ghost Robinson patriarch Jim falls just outside of the Top 50 this time. 

59th place (joint): 

Lana Crawford (-16 places) | 22 points
Lana's pioneering 2004 storyline ensured she remained in fans' hearts for over 20 years, as one of Neighbours' most memorable guesties.

59th place (joint): 

Rosetta 'Rosie' Cammeniti (+18 places) | 22 points
Introduced as Carmella's sister, Rosie's time in Ramsay Street was marked by her romance with Frazer and lawyerly partnership with Toadie. 

59th place (joint): 

Sarah Beaumont (new entrant) | 22 points
Secretary Sarah made waves when she locked lips with boss Karl in 1997 - but the writers were sure to balance our sympathies, making it among the show's best remembered stories.

57th place (joint): 

Felix Rodwell (new entrant) | 24 points
The rogue of the Rodwells is widely regarded as among the revival's most charismatic creations, stealing straight in at 57 for an impressive debut.  

57th place (joint): 
   
Philip Martin (-24 places) | 24 points
Renowned for his unconditional love of both Julie and sticky buns, '90s stalwart Phil falls just outside the Top 50 this time. 

55th place (joint): 

Mackenzie Hargreaves (+38 places) | 25 points
From her groundbreaking intro in 2019, Mack became a mainstay before departing with hubby Haz last year - but voting shows she retains a big place in viewers' hearts.

55th place (joint): 

Paige Smith (-15 places) | 25 points
Brad and Lauren's secret daughter was a real shot in the arm for 2014 storylines, becoming a popular and central figure for the following four years.

53rd place (joint): 

Marlene Kratz (+44 places) | 26 points
Sam's gran Marlene surges in the polls this time - her fondness for gnomes, phantom felines and indefinite cruises marking her out as among the 90s' most entertaining creations.

53rd place (joint): 

Rebecca Napier (-14 places) | 26 points
Paul's fifth wife Rebecca was pushed to the brink before pushing him off the mezzanine - some would say deservedly. 

52nd place: 

Annalise Hartman (+41 places) | 27 points
The '90s version of Krista's comeback has certainly paid off, seeing her surge all the way up from the 90s of our previous tally, too.

50-42

50th place (joint): 

Darcy Tyler (-28 places) | 28 points
One of Neighbours' more complex villains, Darcy is always the hero of his own story and seldom seems to set out to hurt those he supposedly loves, but gets there anyway through a combination of greed, lust and downright sneakiness. While retaining his Top 50 placement, he drops considerably, even in spite of his recent guest stint. 

50th place (joint): 

Lance Wilkinson (-7 places) | 28 points
Originally introduced as a recurring love interest for Hannah, Lance later moved in with his own family and became one of the 90s' most endearing teen creations, fondly recalled for his turbulent romance with Amy Greenwood. While he left with Trekkie Allana in 2001, his recent visit in flashback week revealed that he and Amy were together again.

48th place (joint): 

Janelle Timmins (-24 places) | 29 points
The chaotic Timmins clan descended wholesale on the Scully house in 2005. Matriarch Janelle's shameless streak was always tempered by her deep love for kids Dylan, Janae, Scotty and Bree, and of course the never-seen Dwayne and Brandon. Janelle's highlights include turning her talents to novel-writing - namely The Bogan's Tipped Hair.

48th place (joint): 

Roxy Willis (+29 places) | 29 points
Wild child Roxy rubbed a few of the neighbours up the wrong way when she first moved in with Auntie T in 2019, including housemate Harlow - but the pair later developed a firm bond. After departing with husband Kyle Canning in 2022, Roxy has recently returned for more mischief in the revival, perhaps helping to bump her up our table. 

47th place: 

Angie Rebecchi (+25 places) | 31 points
Toadie's mum Angie was only on the show in a regular capacity for a year or so in the mid-90s, but has repeatedly visited through the years since, most recently for his wedding to Terese. Angie can be OTT as a mum and especially as a mum-in-law, but has a heart of gold and is fondly remembered for her regular injections of fun and sunshine. 

46th place: 

Kerry Bishop (-5 places) | 33 points
Free spirit Kerry rocked up in 1989 with infant daughter Sky to visit dad Harold, and ended up staying, becoming Joe Mangel's wife and stepmum to his son Toby. Passionate in her beliefs, Kerry would frequently involve herself in protests and direct action, particularly for animal rights. It became her undoing when she was shot by a poacher while protecting local wildfowl.

45th place: 

Gail Lewis (+27 places) | 35 points
Sharp, ambitious and to date the only Neighbours character to have secured a sartorial sponsorship, Gail was more than a match for Paul, becoming his second wife only in a bid to secure the Daniels Corporation a deal with legendary investor Mr Udagawa. Love later blossomed, but Gail left while pregnant with triplets after blaming a row with Paul for her dad Rob's death.

42nd place (joint): 

JJ Varga-Murphy (new entrant) | 37 points
Positioned as a flagship storyline for the revival's new Varga-Murphy family, sensitive teen JJ's yearning to meet his biological dad instantly won viewers' hearts, aided by an impressive debut performance by Riley Bryant. Given JJ's popularity in our yearly polls since the new chapter began it's no surprise to see him popping up in the Top 50 here, too.  

42nd place (joint): 

Naomi Canning (-23 places) | 37 points
Sheila's minx of a daughter was one of those rare characters whose stint is over fast but fondly remembered, with Morgana O'Reilly's performance bringing fun and mischief aplenty. Auntie Nomes' antics included making a brazen play for Toadie, much to the annoyance of his wife Sonya, and a more successful conquest in her relationship with Paul.

42nd place (joint): 

Richie Amblin (+74 places)  | 37 points
Some still deny it, but the love for sweet, dorky Richie is hard to ignore, making him the highest-ranking guest character in our poll. His romance with Mackenzie, in the Erinsborough High spin-off and then the main show, quietly broke new ground for Australian soap. When it ended, fans weren't ready to say goodbye, prompting a deserved last hurrah for Richie in the 2023 revival.

40-32

40th place (joint): 

Krista Sinclair (new entrant) | 39 points
Her acclaimed miscarriage storyline proved Majella Davis was a force to be reckoned with in the Neighbours revival, and her association with panned American characters Reece and Fallon appears to have had little impact, as she achieves a respectable placing as one of the most popular recent characters.

40th place (joint): 

Valda Sheergold (+21 places) | 39 points
Valda is best remembered for the bombshell that she was actually Lyn’s biological mother, not her aunt. However, she was also known for her comedic side, thanks to her involvement in Sindi’s trashy TV show ‘Making Mansions’. Jack still insists he doesn’t have a Ricky Martin poster! 

39th place:

Amy Greenwood (+7 places)  | 41 points
Some viewers felt that Amy’s return stint in the 2020s paled in comparison to her original time on the show, but people still evidently hold her in high regard. Perhaps her happy ending with Lance during flashback week reminded fans why they loved the character in the first place.

38th place:

Bridget Parker (+68 places)  | 42 points
Oh no, who expected Bridget to jump a massive 68 places since our last vote? Saying that, Bridget’s death did impressively rate over 1 million viewers in Australia back on TEN in 2009, which would be the last time it achieved an audience that large until the show’s initial finale in 2022 with a mute Kylie.

37th place:
   
Declan Napier (-7 places) | 43 points
Perhaps testament to how beloved they were as a couple by some of the audience, Declan appears one rank higher than his dearly departed wife. The Napiers were considered one of the better aspects of the highly publicised 2007 revamp, so a place in the Top 50 feels somewhat deserved. 

36th place:

Cheryl Stark (-7 places) | 44 points
She’s often talked about as a great matriarch, and it’s not hard to see why given Caroline Gillmer’s effortless screen presence. Her popular pairing with Lou and dynamic with on screen kids Brett and Dani no doubt contributed to her place at Number 36, despite having died on the show 29 years ago!

35th place: 
      
Holly Hoyland (new entrant) | 48 points
Arguably a leading character of the revival, Lucinda Armstrong Hall has handled every story thrown her way like she’s been in the business for 30 years. For a character with such iconic on screen parents, she had big shoes to fill, and she didn’t disappoint. If anyone wonders if the revival was worth it, just look at what Holly has contributed to the Neighbours legacy over the last few years.

32nd place (joint): 

Cara Varga-Murphy (new entrant) | 51 points
Cara had a rough ride in Ramsay Street, with her son tracking down his biological father, her wife getting amnesia (but only forgetting her) and finally becoming a cop. When Remi, JJ and Dex were briefly written out as we raced towards the final few months, it gave Cara a chance to shine on her own, but viewers missed the dynamic of the family, which was thankfully reunited before the end.

32nd place (joint): 

Des Clarke (-1 place) | 51 points
His slow burn romance and eventual marriage to Daphne endeared Des to viewers for the first few years of Neighbours, but his short guest stints since 2015 have also been warmly received. A character with a lot of heart, he couldn’t catch a break in his love life. However, he’s an original character who clearly made a lasting impact.

32nd place (joint): 

Dorothy Burke (-10 places) | 51 points
Unconventional principal Dorothy was well-travelled, spoke multiple languages and had a keen interest in music – even popular music, much to the surprise of her students! This just goes to show you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, and Mim, as she was affectionately known, went on to become a surrogate mum to Toby and Phoebe, after initially being introduced as the dependable aunt of Ryan and Lochy. Shockingly, Dorothy was axed in 1993, and while showrunner Jason Herbison wanted to bring her back for Neighbours’ 40th anniversary, unfortunately the stars didn’t align.

30-21

30th place (joint):

Charlene Robinson (+1 place)  | 52 points
One of the most recognisable Neighbours characters of the '80s, and arguably of all time thanks in part to Kylie's subsequent stellar music career, mould-breaking mechanic Charlene was feisty and plain-speaking - first arriving as a rebellious teen to put mum Madge through her paces, before embarking on a romance with boy-next-door Scott Robinson that led to the show's most famous fairytale wedding. Having dodged any further family weddings and funerals for the best part of 35 years, Charlene finally returned with Scott from their happily-ever-after in 'soapie Valhalla', AKA Queensland, to say a few words at Toadie and Melanie's wedding reception in the all-star 2022 finale.

30th place (joint):

Chloe Brennan (-9 places)  | 52 points
The relative popularity of Brennan brothers Mark, Aaron and Tyler led to the introduction of a fourth musketeer, chirpy sister Chloe, who quickly won a fan following of her own thanks in part to her ad libbed Simpsons references and other foibles, like her signature cocktail, the Chlo-jito. Breaking new ground as Neighbours' first bisexual regular (at least, to have on-screen relationships with both men and women), her storylines included a marriage to billionaire Pierce Greyson, an ill-fated pairing with Nicolette, and bedding brother Mark's wife-to-be Elly in the run-up to their wedding. Christened 'Chelly' by a vocal fandom, this latter pairing was lined up for an endgame in 2022 when Elly returned to marry Chloe instead. 

29th place:
   
Scott Robinson (+17 places)  | 55 points
The other half of Charlene's supercouple, Scott was first seen played by Darius Perkins in 1985 - and given some of the (probably unintentional) subtext, one could be forgiven for thinking it might be best mate Danny Ramsay he'd end up taking up the aisle. But on the show's move to 10, Scott had gone AWOL, only to return with a new head and a fresh personality too - ditching Danny and becoming part of the show's first iconic teen group with Mike Young, Jane Harris and his future wife. While Scott I retains his fans, it was Jason Donovan's interpretation of the character that helped propel the famous Scott-Charlene pairing, and Neighbours itself, into the international limelight. 

28th place:

Scott 'Stingray' Timmins (place unchanged) | 58 points
From one Scotty to another, Toadie's troublesome younger cousin Stingray was introduced in 2004 to complete the likeable mid-noughties teen group comprising Sky Mangel, Boyd Hoyland and Serena Bishop. Famous for his invented idiolect, which enabled the show to bypass restrictions on having characters swear at spiggin' hufters, caketakers and the like, Stinger's mischievous outward personality concealed more than a little vulnerability. Aside from a love triangle involving Sky and his brother Dylan, key storylines included his ADHD diagnosis, relationships with Serena Bishop and Rachel Kinski, and sadly meeting his death at the hands of a tragic brain aneurysm. 

27th place:

Hendrix Greyson (-8 places) | 62 points
Another tragic teen fatality-to-be, Hendrix arrived during a divisive 2019 season as the son of billionaire Pierce and part of a fresh wave of younger characters, becoming a mainstay at Erinsborough High. Smart-mouthed and with a tendency to get himself into trouble, Hendrix's first on-screen relationship was with Harlow Robinson - but prior to that, a kiss with Mackenzie Hargreaves augured their reunion in 2021 as arguably the show's final teen supercouple. Sadly, a pre-existing lung condition exacerbated by smoke inhalation in the school fire of 2022 led ultimately to Hendrix's death - but not before marrying Mackenzie in a sweet ceremony surrounded by family and friends. 

24th place (joint):

Daphne Clarke (+14 places)  | 66 points
Stripper Daphne shocked the neighbours when she moved to Ramsay St, but her character was in many ways ahead of her time. Her café moved location without explanation, as viewers watched her blossoming romance with bank manager Des, which culminated in her being central to the show’s first regular wedding, birth and death. Des spent another two years in Erinsborough after Daphne died, but the dynamic at Number 28 never felt the same without her. She was feisty and would always stand her ground, but had a heart of gold, so it makes sense that this original character would make it to the Top 25.

24th place (joint):

Eileen Clarke (+12 places)  | 66 points
The meddlesome mother of Des, Eileen was a recurring presence throughout the show's early years, before eventually being promoted to the regular cast in 1988 - though sadly Myra De Groot, who played her, died shortly afterwards. A celebrated hypochondriac and sometime close compadre of Mrs Mangel, Eileen's often witheringly sharp tongue and attention-seeking behaviour marked her out as a key comic foil of the eighties, and frequent thorn in the side to Des and his wife Daphne. But there was also an endearing vulnerability to the character, who cut somewhat of a lonely figure without Des's absentee dad, and so many of whose antics seemed to be born from a desire to be loved again. 

24th place (joint):
   
Nicolette Stone (+11 places)  | 66 points
Her recast is often a source of debate, with the fandom very much divided on whether they liked NewNic or OriginalNic better. However, Hannah Monson’s versatility, managing both comedic and dramatic plots with ease, has seen her become one of the key players of the revival, even when her stories weren’t front and centre. While many recasts put viewers off voting for characters in these polls, Nic manages to climb 11 places. We must mention Charlotte Chimes too though, who wonderfully brought the character to life originally.

23rd place:

David Tanaka (+4 places) | 76 points
While depiction of queer affection was once relegated to the corner of the screen during house parties, Aaron and David’s romance was front and centre, and was all the more impressive in light of the fact that they were played by heterosexual actors in real life. David’s modest boost this year could be attributed to his well-received demise, which saw Aaron and David torn apart in tragic circumstances. Many believe Aaron and David’s best storyline was fostering Emmett, though it didn’t last as long as it should have. Ultimately, David will be remembered for his meaningful contribution to the previously sparse representation of Australian gay characters.

22nd place:

Joe Mangel (-6 places) | 78 points
Carrying the torch for the Mangel family once Nell left for England, quintessential Aussie battler Joe adjusted to life as a father to Toby, but also as an adoptive parent to toddler Sky. His successful dynamic with Kerry, Toby and Sky was short-lived, but Melanie soon joined the family and gave Joe his happy ending. That also didn’t last, and while his 2005 return was divisive, Joe always made the audience laugh, which sees him retain a fairly high ranking for our 2025 vote.

21st place:
   
Sky Mangel (-6 places) | 81 points
Sky’s initial return in 2003 included praised stories like confronting the man who shot her mother and her friendship with Lana in late 2004, but she also had a string of romances with Boyd, Dylan and Stingray. Her 2020 stint disappointed fans with Sky uncharacteristically deciding to join the police force; a decision that the writers didn’t overturn in 2024. Nevertheless, Stephanie’s tenure cemented Sky as a highly regarded 2000s character. We must also mention that original actress Miranda Fryer, who sadly passed away in 2022, would often light up the screen as infant Sky with the cutest ad libs. 

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20th place:

Remi Varga-Murphy (new entrant) | 88 points
No other character, let alone a new one, has been as persistently popular in our annual polls since the revival began as good-natured doctor Remi, having taken first place in both 2023 and 2024 - so it's little surprise to see her storm straight into the Top 20 in our second all-time vote. Forming half of a formidable parenting double-act with wife Cara, Remi and the wider Varga-Murphy family have been hugely well received by viewers, with actor Naomi Rukavina proving herself a versatile player whether it's comedy or pathos on the cards. Remi's final amnesia storyline hasn't played out entirely as producers had evidently hoped, but even this doesn't seem to have diminished the widespread love for the character. 

19th place:
   
Julie Martin (-6 places) | 112 points
Despite not having been seen since 1994 when she fatally fell from a tower at a murder mystery weekend, Julie remains one of Neighbours' most fascinating and beloved creations, played with comparable aplomb by Vikki Blanche in 1985 and Julie Mullins from 1992, with rare consistency for a recast. Neurotic, judgemental and with a penchant for other people's business, woe betide any neighbour who found themselves on the sharp end of Julie's tongue. But she was also a complicated and deeply loving character, having taken on two stepchildren, Debbie and Michael, on her marriage to Philip and thrown her all into being a mother to them in the wake of the tragic loss of their own. 

18th place:

Melanie Pearson (+8 places) | 116 points
A bona fide ray of sunshine in her original run in the 1980s, many fans were overjoyed to see Melanie and her trademark seal-laugh finally return to the show in 2021 - though on the whole less overjoyed by her arc in the revival, which saw fit to nuke her 2022 finale marriage to Toadie in favour of a convoluted backstory that recast Mel as a long-time fugitive from foreign drugs charges who nearly drowned Krista in the rooftop pool. Nonetheless, of the four characters widely felt to have suffered from its oft-criticised love quadrilateral alongside Paul, Terese and Toadie, Mel was arguably the one to be fastest forgiven by fans as she continued to bring warmth and fun, not least in her star turn as compère at Boylesque.

16th place (joint):

Aaron Brennan (+37 places) | 122 points
Exotic dancer Aaron was originally onboarded for a guest stint in 2015, but quickly proved an entertaining presence and remained on the show for a decade until his departure earlier this year - making Aussie TV history in the process when he tied the knot with his boyfriend and soulmate David in 2018. While some criticised the decision to bring Aaron and David back in the new chapter only to kill off David in a devastating cliff fall, Aaron actor Matt Wilson has more than proved his worth in terms of the dramatic mileage that could be wrought from the aftermath, which perhaps explains the character's meteoric rise up our table since his spot outside the Top 50 at our last all-time poll. 

16th place (joint):

Lyn Scully (+2 places) | 122 points
Ramsay Street's quintessential mother hen, Lynnie's primal need to protect her brood from all the doom that Ramsay Street could muster to throw at them was expertly depicted by the late, great Janet Andrewartha in a suitably heightened performance that was nonetheless grounded beautifully in the day-to-day. As well as doing the parental hard yards to keep Stephie, Flick, Jack, Michelle and Oscar on the right track, Lyn is also remembered fondly for her partnership with husband Joe, her connection with biological mum Valda Sheergold, and later for becoming Paul Robinson's briefest wife to date. A second wind for the character saw her become 'Gran' to Steph's stepdaughter Summer from 2009. 

15th place:

Steph Scully (-4 places) | 130 points
As the longest-running member of the Scully family, Steph’s character arc was a real rollercoaster. She eventually found a stable relationship with family man Max, but it all fell apart when their marriage ended after a few years. Being responsible for Ringo’s death sent her on a downward spiral, but it gave Steph the chance for a redemption arc, which saw the heartwarming reunion with her sons Charlie and Adam in 2018. Steph was nuanced and flawed, and her journey to overcome the lowest of lows, ensures she remains in a Top 15 position for this year’s vote.

14th place:

Terese Willis (-4 places) | 132 points
Back in 2013, it might not have looked like Terese would be a character to last 12 years. But an unexpected spark with Paul allowed her to long outlast her on screen family, and see an influx of Willis nieces and nephews join the cast. Her extremely unpopular pairing with Toadie in the revival could explain her drop by 4 places, but she remains a beloved character with many viewers. Fans were pleased to see Rebekah Elmaloglou join the 40th Anniversary tour, and Terese has rightly earned her place among the stalwarts of the Neighbours cast. Bek’s dedication to the role and screen presence amid divisive storylines are admirable, and she’s an actress who many will miss now Neighbours has come to an end. 

13th place:

Mrs Mangel (+4 places) | 134 points
Mrs Mangel’s acerbic tongue was legendary, as were her clashes with Madge in particular. They say it’s hard to beat the original, and Nell was the first and arguably best resident busybody Ramsay St has had, but there were several attempts in the immediate years after her departure to recreate a similar character. Mrs Mangel was so convincing, that actress Vivean Gray received abuse in the streets, causing her to eventually move to the UK and embrace anonymity. Her memorable tenure included accidentally getting drunk with Harold, reacting to an hilariously offensive portrait of herself by painter Helen, and a heartwarming relationship with Bouncer that brought out her softer side. She was one of a kind, and the recent YouTube uploads allow us to relive the character all over again. 

12th place:

Toadie Rebecchi (-7 places) | 158 points
It’s rare you get to see a soap character evolve from a teenager to an adult in their 40s, especially in Australian soap, but Toadie’s time on Ramsay St started as Billy’s young cigarette smoking best friend, until he eventually became a lawyer, father and husband. His plunge into the ocean on his wedding day to Dee was at one point voted the second best Neighbours moment of all time, but his House of Trouser days and marriage to Sonya were perhaps the character’s high points over his 30 year tenure. Unfortunately Sonya’s axing caused what many consider to be a downward trajectory for the character, which is ultimately reflected in his tumble down the rankings as compared with 2022. The writing seemed to be on the wall when he decided to leave Number 30, but there’s no denying that he is a pivotal character in the success of Neighbours, thanks to Ryan’s dedication to the role and high profile storylines, including the return of his supposedly dead first wife Dee.

11th place:

Libby Kennedy (+3 places) | 167 points
Libby jumps a few places this year, which could be down to Kym Valentine’s inclusion in the 40th anniversary tour. Her storylines included marriages to Drew and Dan, a relationship with student Taj, giving birth in a stable and a Ramsay St showdown with Steph Scully, following the revelation she was pregnant to Dan. Kym gave Neighbours fans many outstanding performances, such as Libby’s reaction to Drew’s death and her despair at losing her surrogate baby with Dan in 2009. The Karl/Susan/Libby dynamic was a consistent part of the show for a long time, which was welcome after a huge cast turnover in earlier years, and ever since Libby’s 2011 departure, there have been persistent calls to bring back the character as a regular, even when that seemed vanishingly unlikely in the face of short guest stints.

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10th place:

Jane Harris (+15 places) | 175 points
It might have been nice to see Jane ultimately decide she’s happy single, but it sort of made sense that she’d do what she did many times and get back with an ex. However, Jane was arguably a much more interesting character in the 2020s than she was in the 80s, not least because we got to see her as a mother and grandmother, but also because she emerged as one of the maternal mainstays of the show in latter years. Her storylines included a glamorous transformation by taking off her glasses, a tumultuous relationship with her mother and a lovely onscreen relationship with her nan, Mrs Mangel. It’s quite an achievement that Jane makes it to the Top 10 this time, but any modern day incarnation of Neighbours wouldn’t feel quite right without her. 

9th place:

Lou Carpenter (+3 places) | 186 points
Wheeler-dealer Lou, initially introduced in a guest role as the school nemesis and love rival of Jelly Belly, did his best to steal Madge’s affections, but she ultimately chose to stay with Harold. Once Harold went for a 5 year swim, Lou finally won round Madge, though their courtship was short-lived. A string of memorable romances with Cheryl, Trixie and Mishka followed, but in an unlikely turn of events, a companionship with Harold endured that became pivotal to their success in the 2000s. It is widely believed that Lou’s character wasn’t treated well in later years, when he was moved from pillar to post. Nevertheless, he always brightened up the screen with his cheeky one-liners, and his daughter Lauren was eventually re-introduced with her family in tow, bringing Lou some stability, before he decided to reunite with first wife Kathy and up sticks. 

8th place:

Sonya Rebecchi (-2 places)  | 198 points
The signs were there back in 2019 that Neighbours’ days were numbered, when the choice was made to bizarrely axe Sonya, despite the fact she and Toadie were ultimately proving to be the next gen Karl and Susan. Given Toadie’s loss of direction since, and subsequent tumble down the rankings, it’s easy to say in hindsight that her axing was possibly one of the show’s greatest mistakes. Sonya provided perhaps the most compelling Neighbours narrative about addiction, and she added fresh energy to the show when she became a regular in late 2010 with the forthcoming revelation that she was Callum’s mother. Sonya wasn’t perfect, but that was the point - she’s one of those characters whose flaws made her feel real and relatable, and that appeal sees her retain a Top 10 position for this year’s vote. 

7th place:

Isabelle 'Izzy' Hoyland (place unchanged) | 206 points
Izzy always captures the hearts of viewers, despite the fact that she does awful things and causes drama everywhere she turns. Whether she’s being a gold digger, dating Malcolm, or lying about the paternity of her baby, Natalie Bassingthwaighte manages the fine art of capturing the vulnerability and complexity needed to endear Izzy to the audience. The only other character who does this so successfully is Paul Robinson, so it’s no wonder they lit up the screen together as a couple, which Stefan fondly reminisces about. It’s impressive that Izzy retains her Number 7 spot, as her regular stint was in the 2000s, so she doesn’t benefit from recency bias like the 80s and 2010s characters do from the YouTube uploads. The writers also deserve credit here, as they used the character to craft arguably the show’s best long-running storyline, which has ultimately caused Izzy to become one of Neighbours’ greatest creations.

6th place:

Helen Daniels (+3 places) | 233 points
She arguably didn’t have the best storylines at times with a string of poor romances over her 12 year tenure, but Helen was a constant presence during the early years of Neighbours, providing stability, heart and warmth at a time when even the Kennedys hadn’t been conceived. Number 26 evolved rapidly, but Helen remained, and many feel that if it wasn’t for Anne Haddy’s premature death, she would have stayed with Neighbours for many more years. Helen’s 1997 death is highly regarded, and it is heartwarming to see that many still remember her so fondly all these years later. The matriarchal grandmother is an archetype that Neighbours has found difficult to replicate in modern times, so it’s clear to see why Helen has stood the test of time. 

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5th place:

Madge Bishop (+3 places) | 239 points
Introduced as part of a fresh intake of characters on the show's move to 10 at the outset of 1986, Madge quickly became revered - and in some quarters feared - as one of Ramsay Street's most formidable matriarchs, frequently feuding with the neighbours and in particular Mrs Mangel. Mum to Henry and Charlene and divorced from their feckless father Fred, Madge reunited with and married the love of her life, Harold Bishop, only to lose him when he was washed off the rocks during a visit to the beach. A brief romance with another old flame, Lou Carpenter, eventually followed, before Madge's departure to be closer to family in Brisbane. But she later made a triumphant return in 1996 to reunite with Harold, reports of whose death had been greatly exaggerated, and the pair became guardians to troubled teenagers Paul McClain and Tad Reeves. Madge sadly succumbed to cancer in 2001, prompting some of Neighbours' most heartbreaking scenes, though has occasionally been known to haunt Ramsay Street in the years since. The only character of our final five not to appear in the last year of the show, Anne Charleston nonetheless made a reprise as Madge's distant cousin Agnes to close out Harold's story.

4th place:

Karl Kennedy (place unchanged) | 369 points
Country GP Karl first showed up in 1994 with wife Susan and their three children, Malcolm, Billy and Libby, and quickly established himself with a suburban practice. More than thirty years on, Susan and Karl are at the heart of the Ramsay Street community; though their kids have long since flown the nest, Karl's daughter Holly, the product of a controversial romantic interlude with one Isabelle Hoyland, now keeps them company at No 28. But for many of the intervening years, the Kennedy home was virtually a revolving door to the many - often teenage - waifs and strays that blew through Erinsborough, which saw Karl also become a father-figure to Rachel and Zeke, Susan's stepchildren by her short-lived marriage to Alex Kinski. From his multidisciplinary medical prowess, to his affair with secretary Sarah Beaumont, to the excesses of the 'mystery pooper' saga, Alan Fletcher's three-decade portrayal has effortlessly segued from laughs to high drama and back again, as well as frequent musical interludes thanks to Karl's much maligned aspirations as a crooning guitarist. In spite of his many flaws, not least his philandering and famous frugality, Karl's longevity and loveability have ensured he is widely regarded as synonymous with Neighbours.

3rd place:

Paul Robinson (place unchanged) | 372 points
There's only one character on our list who was present at the very start, the very end and most of what came in between, and that's Paul. With six wives and seven children to show for it, Erinsborough's least scrupulous hotelier is largely responsible for having made the Robinson name as iconic as Ramsay is. While he always had the capacity to ruffle feathers and rub others up the wrong way, it was arguably being shot by first wife Terry that set Paul on his path towards a life of self-interested entrepreneurial zeal and the amoral plotting that accompanied it. At times his behaviour descended into outright villainy, particularly during the Fun Bus years, the excesses of which necessitated the character being diagnosed with an exculpatory brain tumour in order to justify his continued presence as a regular. While Paul's love for his children has always been a redeeming feature, it was a double-edged sword due to his tendency to control them; and his failure to learn from this 'rinse and repeat' behaviour proved a turn-off for many viewers, while others loved his Machiavellian ways. But for better or worse, we conclude the show with a slightly softer and more self-aware Paul - a subtle change that seemingly hasn't dented his popularity.

2nd place:

Harold Bishop (place unchanged) | 380 points
There are few Neighbours characters as instantly recognisable outside the fandom as Erinsborough's favourite fuddy-duddy Harold, who retains his second-place spot. Introduced for a guest stint in 1987 as Mrs Mangel's uptight lodger, he quickly became part of the furniture, forging a unique screen chemistry and enduring partnership with love interest Madge, later to become his wife. In many respects the perfect soap character, Harold's comedy value is perhaps unrivalled, with actor Ian Smith making his bumbling pomposity an artform in the early days, his strong moral compass and religious conviction often manifesting in his tendency to sermonise to others. But as the years went by and Harold's life became tinged with tragedy - not least losing Madge to cancer, daughter Kerry in a shooting accident and son David in a plane crash - a mellower and more reflective side to the character emerged. His role as a figure of fun was never forgotten, though, and in later years his love/hate relationship with one-time love rival Lou Carpenter blossomed into one of Neighbours' most celebrated and entertaining friendships. In the revival, an extended stint at Eirini Rising was cut short by Ian's departure for health reasons. When he and Harold left for good, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.

1st place:

Susan Kennedy (place unchanged) | 450 points
How do you begin to describe Susan Kennedy? Do you talk about The Slap™, on finding out husband Karl was cheating on her with a younger woman? Do you talk about the time she slipped on spilt milk and lost her memory? Or the time she invited a would-be serial killer to move into the family home out of the goodness of her heart? Whatever the storyline peaks and troughs, Susan has been a constant and comforting presence on Ramsay Street for more than 30 years, and feels like as much of a surrogate mum to many viewers as she is to the endless list of lodgers she's taken into her house. Her marriage to Karl is Neighbours' most enduring and successful screen partnership; whether canoodling for comedy value with the aid of the contents of the Blue Box, or divorcing, remarrying and splitting up again, the Kennedys can always be relied upon to come back together in the end. Occasionally judgy but always well-intentioned, and often framed as the moral core of Ramsay Street, it's no surprise that Susan in particular has been at the heart of both the 2022 and 2025 finales, having been called upon to address viewers and their grief directly on each occasion, in order to bid the show a heartfelt farewell. So long, Suze!

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