City Guide
Melbourne
Melbourne is the cultural capital — laneway coffee, AFL fanaticism, four-seasons-in-a-day weather, and a famously walkable grid. Often topped global liveability rankings.
Life in Melbourne
Neighbourhoods
Fitzroy
Bars, street art, vintage shops.
St Kilda
Beachside, cake shops, old-school charm.
Carlton
Italian quarter, Lygon Street pasta.
Brunswick
Hipster, cheap rentals, live music.
Top attractions
Local transport
Trams are free in the CBD (Free Tram Zone). Use a Myki card elsewhere. Trains run to all suburbs. Cycling is great — bike lanes everywhere. Many inner-city locals don't own cars.
Cost of living
| Item | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 1-bed apartment (inner) | AUD $480/wk |
| Weekly groceries | AUD $140 |
| Coffee | AUD $5 |
| Pint of beer | AUD $11 |
| Monthly transport | AUD $185 |
| Gym membership | AUD $70/mo |