Living in Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the best places to live in the world. It is a young, vibrant and friendly country in which students can live, learn and grow. So if you want a quality education and a good lifestyle, Australia’s the place to be. In Australia, you have the freedom to choose a path that suits your particular goals.

Living in Melbourne

Melbourne, in south‑east Australia, is known for its vibrant lifestyle and has often been ranked among the world’s most liveable cities. Locals enjoy its café‑filled laneways, restaurants, fashion, bars, galleries, spacious parks, and diverse inner suburbs.

A dynamic city, Melbourne blends heritage architecture with modern design, giving its skyline a constantly evolving look. The municipality covers 37.6 sq km with over 180,000 residents, while the metropolitan area spans 7,694 sq km and houses around 5.3 million people.

Visitors and residents alike enjoy thousands of cafés and restaurants, extensive parklands, and landmarks such as the Eureka Tower and the historic Mitre Tavern. Melbourne’s openness, creativity, and cultural diversity make it a city full of energy and character.

Melbourne Transportation

Public transport.

Melbourne’s public transport is the easiest and best way to get around the city.

Trams, trains and buses.

Buy a MYKI for flexible travel between trains, trams and buses. You’ll be able to use public transport in and around the city for just a few hours or all day. Plan your trip, buy tickets online and download maps and timetables from Public Transport Victoria, the one stop shop for information about travelling on public transport (phone 1800 800 007).

NightRider bus service

The NightRider is a late night bus service that operates on Fridays and Saturdays. NightRider buses leave from safe locations in the CBD and make over 300 stops along ten NightRider routes. Visit Public Transport Victoria for maps, timetables, tickets and route information.
City Circle Tram and Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle.
The City Circle Tram and Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle Bus get you around to all the city’s major attractions for free. The City Circle Tram is a free service around central Melbourne taking passengers past some of Melbourne’s major attractions. Visit Public Transport Victoria for timetables and a route map.

Multicultural Environment

The City of Melbourne is a diverse community with different groups of people residing, studying and working in its suburbs. Our multicultural population contributes to the city’s unique atmosphere. Melbourne is home to people of 140 different cultures: Indigenous Australians, post war European migrants, and recent arrivals from India, Somalia, Malaysia and beyond.

Multicultural Hub

The City of Melbourne’s Multicultural Hub is a friendly place, where people from Melbourne’s many different cultures can get together to work, share and learn in a safe and supportive environment.

The Multicultural Hub is owned by the City of Melbourne and is managed by the Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES), Victoria’s largest local provider of multicultural support services.

Weather

Melbourne has a reputation for its changeable weather. A tip for any visitor is to be prepared for anything – take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn or removed as needed. As a general rule, Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with warm to hot summers, mild and sometimes balmy springs and autumns, and cool winters.

Melbourne is an excellent place to see the seasons change. In summer, most people head out to visit our golden beaches. In autumn, experience the glorious foliage of the many European-style parks that fringe the CBD. In winter, Melbournians enjoy the warmth of cosy cafes and bars. Spring is a time for renewal – a great time to head back into our parks and revel in our beautiful gardens.

Living in Melbourne