Sydney has its opera house and and Queensland has the sunshine coast. For foreigners, it’s easy to forget about Melbourne, an intensely interesting city in Victoria. Though it’s not the most iconic area of Australia, Melbourne is a wonderful place to live in, thanks to a range of different factors. If you’re considering moving to Australia, here are a few reasons to choose Melbourne.

The first thing I have to mention is the rich, varied culture that thrives there. Across the country, Melbourne is regarded as the cultural capital of Australia. Spend just a day here, and it won’t take you long to see why! It’s full of multicultural restaurants, buskers filling the air with their music, and intricate murals. Recently, UNESCO named Melbourne one of its Cities of Literature. Bookworms are sure to find something that captures their interest! Music is also a pretty big part of Melbourne’s culture. Walk down Bourke street, and you’ll see a range of different venues for any genre you can think of. Whatever art form you’re interested in, you’ll certainly be able to find a lot of it here!

 

The art and culture in Melbourne is truly something. But perhaps you’re looking for a more practical reason to move to Melbourne. You’ll certainly be able to find it in the local property market. The city is a pretty sought-after location, and recent years have seen a lot of exciting development. The Economist has consistently named it the most “liveable” city in the world. The bohemian glamour, and its reputation for fantastic education, have all made it an extremely popular place to move to. While the property market isn’t the cheapest in the world, the quality of homes in Melbourne is really something. Check out these apartments for sale if you don’t believe me! If you can jump on board one of these new construction projects, you’ll have no trouble settling in.

 

The drinking and dining in Melbourne stands out as some of the best in Australia. If you’ve ever visited, you may have been wandering the lanes and picked up on some divine smell. This will be a daily occurrence if you relocate! Here, you can sample all kinds of international cuisines, prepared by highly skilled chefs. However, if Melbourne has a specialty in terms of food and drink, then it has to be coffee. Wherever you are, you’ll be able to look around and see a fantastic café, with their own single origin shots and specialty brews. Charismatic pubs are also abundant in Melbourne. If these aren’t your style, then head up to one of the classier rooftop bars after a long day. However you like to wine and dine, you’ll be able to find it here.

 

Australia is a fascinating and diverse country, but even here Melbourne stands out. Relocation is a big decision, but it won’t take you long to fall in love with the city! If you’re looking for a great quality of life, wonderful housing and a rich culture, then look no further.