Melbourne is one of the most welcoming cities in the world. With wide tree-lined streets, many parks and gardens, major international events and terrific community services, your staff will love living here.
Melbourne liveability
Melbourne has been ranked third in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) annual Global Liveability Report, assessing living conditions of 140 cities around the world.
The Index evaluates more than 30 indicators grouped in individually weighted categories:
- stability: prevalence of petty crime and violent crime, threat of military conflict, threat of civil unrest / conflict, threat of terrorism
- healthcare: availability of public and private healthcare, quality of public and private healthcare, availability of over-the-counter drugs, general healthcare indicators
- culture and environment: humidity / temperature rating, discomfort of climate to travellers, level of corruption, social / religious restrictions, level of censorship, recreation / sport, culture, food and drink, availability of consumer goods and services
- education: availability of private education, quality of private education provision, public education indicators
- infrastructure: quality of road network, public transport, and international links, good quality housing, quality of energy and water provision, quality of telecommunications infrastructure.
Monocle Magazine ranked Melbourne 9th in 2008, saying the city is 'vibrant, art-loving; having the sport and culture; having the best neighbourhoods in the southern hemisphere; and booming'.
Cost of living
At the same time, Melbourne is less expensive than some of its equally liveable equivalents. The EIU ranked the city the 24th most expensive in the world, while Mercer ranked it the 36th most expensive.
Melbourne recognised in World City Prize
In 2010, the City of Melbourne was one of three cities to gain an honourable mention in the inaugural Lee Kwan Yew World City Prize, awarded to individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the creation of vibrant and liveable communities around the world. The nominating committee praised 'Melbourne’s integrated approach and commitment to strategic planning in the last 30 to 40 years, as well as its inclusive planning process involving the City Council, businesses and residents through a strong consultative process'. Read more.
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