Where to Live in Melbourne, Victoria

Where To Live In Melbourne

Where to Live in Melbourne

"Essential Reading For Anyone Planning a Move to Melbourne, Victoria."

If you are interested in making a new life in Melbourne, we recommend that you read Where To Live In Melbourne.

In the past, finding the best spots in this city of 3.5 million people had been a daunting task - all the more daunting when you consider the area covered by "Where to Live in Melbourne" is three times bigger than Greater London in the UK.

Studying the report before you arrive will save you a huge amount of time and effort; we will help you find which area in Melbourne best suits you.

Where To Live In Melbourne provides details on every municipality in Melbourne, including location maps, secondary school rankings, house prices and crime rates.

A New Life In Melbourne

Melbourne is a large city, which needs the skills of 35,000 new people from overseas each year to meet the demands of its growing economy. The city's world class shopping streets and malls, sporting facilities, and cultural activities ensure you need never be bored in Melbourne. The Economist magazine's Intelligence Unit rated Melbourne as the world's best city to live in.

Although less famous than Sydney, most people who move to Melbourne find that its lower house prices, better transport, lower crime rates and lower humidity make it a more liveable city than its rival.
Can I Get A First Home Buyer Award?
How you can receive up to $21,000 from the Australian Government to help you buy your first home in Melbourne. Anyone who buys a house in Australia for the first time (including migrants with permanent residence) is eligible for the First Home Owner Grant. This sum is paid directly to the buyer of a house. (This grant is not payable for buying land.)
Melbourne's Neighbourhoods
A quick look at Melbourne's suburbs, the locations that are regarded as desirable - and those regarded as less desirable. Painting with a broad brush, the western half of Melbourne is perceived as "working class". The eastern half of the city is thought of as "managerial" or "professional".

Melbourne - A Snapshot
An introduction to Melbourne's attractions, what to do in the city, and where Melbourne's migrants have come from.

Melbourne's Climate and Weather
Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine - 2,200 hours per annum. Use the tables to find out what Melbourne's weather will be like in any month.

Shopping in Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's favourite city for shopping.

Trains in Melbourne
Melbourne trains a tight squeeze.


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