10 Reasons to Live and Work in Melbourne
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With winter quickly approaching and the frigid weather Melburnians have been experiencing, you may be thinking of escaping to a warm exotic local, I don’t blame you! I am here to remind you why Melbourne has been ranked the World’s Most Liveable City for seven years in a row according to The Economist.

 

Happiness Factor

Most people who call Melbourne home are generally happy. Melburnians love their city and it just makes them happy.

Strong Economy

Australia didn’t feel the crash in the economic downfall, and since the economy didn’t have to rebuild, it is quite strong and stable.

Quality of Life

According to The Economist, Melbourne received high to perfect scores in the categories of education, healthcare and infrastructure making quality of life high on the list.

Coffee

Coffee snobs unite! There is a coffee shop on every corner so no matter your coffee preference you are bound to find a favourite.

Food

Melbourne is a foodie dream. It has one of the biggest Greek populations outside of Greece. The Indian food is amazing, Thai food is some of the best I’ve ever had, and we all love a good parma.

Public Transport

Trams, trains, buses… and the trams within the CBD are FREE! It is also likely you live close to some form of public transport.

The People and Culture

Melbourne is a mixing pot, you can find people from all over the world calling Melbourne home.

Sports Scene

Some of the biggest sporting events can be found in Melbourne, including the Australian Open Tennis. Also, who doesn’t love a good footy match at the MCG?

Walkable

If you have ever walked around some other major cities around Australia and the world, you will know that Melbourne ranks high on walkability scores. You can feeling safe on the streets and no matter where you live around Melbourne, it is likely that you are close to public transport, cafes, and shops.

Job Opportunities

Australia has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world. Also, some top leading companies are headquartered in Melbourne including; ANZ, NAB, BHP Limited, Telstra, Rio Tinto, and Amcor to name a few.