Melbourne is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities and it’s easy to see why. The city offers world-leading stability, healthcare, culture, environment, education and infrastructure. Labelled as Australia’s cultural capital, Melbourne has something for just about everyone, be it brilliant street art, an eclectic range of architectural styles, or amazing wildlife.

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Melbourne is rated the number one student city in Australia and third best student city in the world, so it’s no surprise it has the country’s biggest student population. A true university city, Melbourne is home to 227,000 international students from over 170 countries who make up one third of its student population. International students in Melbourne enjoy an action packed and inclusive inner-city lifestyle with world-class study options.

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People, language and government

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Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria and is home to more than five million people. We have a proud history of cultural diversity – we’re made up of many different people from all kinds of cultures and all ages. We’re inclusive, progressive and respectful of people’s differences.

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The official language spoken in Melbourne is English, but more than 100 languages are spoken by Melbourne residents including Mandarin, Italian, Greek, Cantonese, Arabic and Vietnamese.

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Melbourne is governed by a strong and stable government and we have three levels of government in Australia to ensure all aspects of society are effectively governed.

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Geography and Climate
 

Melbourne is affectionately known for having ‘four seasons in one day’. No matter the weather, in Melbourne you’ll find clean air, clean water and unique animals.

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Victoria has a mild, temperate climate with summers that are warm, autumns that are moderate, winters that are cool, and springs that are sunny and bright.

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Melbourne’s has clean air quality and doesn’t suffer from high levels of air pollution that are common to other major cities around the world. Skies are clear on most days in Melbourne (apart from the odd cloud). From a high view point you can often see the Dandenong mountain ranges, all of Melbourne’s suburbs and right across to Port Phillip Bay.

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We have less overall rainfall than Sydney or Brisbane, but locals in Melbourne usually keep an umbrella in the car and wear layers of clothing because Melbourne weather can change quickly.

 

Average seasonal temperatures in Melbourne
Season                Average Minimum Temperature               Average Maximum Temperature
Summer                          14°C  (57°F)                                        25°C  (77°F)
Autumn                           11°C  (52°F)                                        20°C  (68°F)
Winter                            7°C  (45°F)                                         14°C  (57°F)
Spring                            10°C  (50°F)                                        20°C  (68°F)

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For more information, visit the Bureau of Meteorology website

 

For more information about life in Melbourne, visit Live In Melbourne website