🏙️Australia
Melbourne
Melbourne offers culture, livability, and affordability - complete guide to arts capital with great food and coffee scene.
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Population
5.2 million
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Cultural capital with world-class livability
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Country
Australia
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Air Quality
30 (Good)
Cultural capital known for arts, coffee culture, and consistently high livability rankings
Quick stats
Cost Index
82/100
Rent (1BR center)
AUD $500–900/week
Median Salary
AUD $5,200–7,800 gross
Internet
100–300 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Trams, trains, buses (excellent system)
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
South YarraRichmondFitzroySt KildaCarltonPrahranDocklandsSouthbank
Key Sectors
Arts & CultureTechEducationHealthcareManufacturingProfessional Services
✓ Advantages
- •Rich arts and cultural scene
- •Excellent coffee and food culture
- •More affordable than Sydney
- •Great public transport system
- •Four distinct seasons
- •Strong startup and creative industries
! Considerations
- •Variable weather patterns
- •Smaller finance sector than Sydney
- •Less beach access
- •Winter can be gloomy
Melbourne FAQs
Better than Sydney for livability?
Often ranked more livable - better affordability, culture, and transport; but less beaches and finance jobs.
Good for creatives?
Excellent - strong arts scene, creative industries, and supportive community for artists and designers.
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