Melbourne is one of the world’s most liveable cities. It is a city of energy, sophistication and innovation. It is also a city of history and cultural diversity.
Melbourne is recognised as the arts and culture capital of Australia and the extensive range of events add to Melbourne's liveability.
Melbourne's time zones, convenient location and excellent infrastructure combine to make it an attractive point from which to conduct business.
Melbourne’s vibrant and long standing cultural precincts are known internationally as some of the city’s most captivating and exciting areas.
Melbourne has an enviable reputation as a leading education destination.
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The central city is home to a variety of businesses and operates 24 hours a day, serving a wide variety of residents, workers and visitors.
See more The central city
North Melbourne is one of the city's most dynamic and complex areas. It houses a mix of residences with commercial, industrial, retail and community facilities scattered throughout.
See more District North: North and West Melbourne, Kensington
From the original development at New Quay, featuring apartments, restaurants, a marina and film studios, Docklands has grown into a thriving waterfront suburb.
See more District West: Docklands
The southern district includes leafy St Kilda Road, one of Melbourne’s famous boulevards, vibrant, buzzing Southbank Promenade, the arts district and the recently opened South Wharf precinct.
See more District South: Yarra River, Southbank, Northbank, St Kilda Road