City Profile

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and often ranked as the "most liveable city" in the world. The city offers a vibrant creative scene, excellent coffee culture, and a strong tech community. Slightly cheaper than Sydney, with more European flair and perfect for creative entrepreneurs.

Region: asia-pacificClimate Zone: oceanicUpdated: 2025-01-05Data Version: 2026-02medium

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Lat -37.814 / Lon 144.96332

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Residency Quick Facts

Entry Rule

Residency Path

4 Jahre, dann PR möglich

Top Personal Tax

Data Version

2026-02

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This is a directory, not a ranking and not legal, tax, or financial advice.

Climate

City Native

Climate Typeoceanic
Climate Comfort Score 1 53 score_1_5
Temp Summer Avg C25 c
Temp Winter Avg C10 c
Rainy MonthsMay, Jun, Jul, Aug
Best MonthsNov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);

Environment

Hybrid

Environment Quality Score 1 53 score_1_5
City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
Air Policy Strengthmedium

Sources: World Air Quality Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Nature

Country Proxy

Nature Access Score 1 54 score_1_5
Coast AccessNo

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Cost of Living

Country Native

Cost Value Score 1 52 score_1_5
Col Index Ch 10075 index
Rent 1br Aud Min1800 aud
Rent 1br Aud Max2800 aud
Monthly Budget Aud Min4000 aud
Monthly Budget Aud Max6000 aud

Sources: World Bank PPP Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Safety

Country Native

Safety Stability Score 1 54 score_1_5
Rule Of Law Bandhigh

Sources: Global Peace Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Healthcare

Country Native

Healthcare System Score 1 54 score_1_5
Healthcare Quality Bandexcellent

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory (official_statistics);

Infrastructure

Hybrid

Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 53 score_1_5
Internet Mbps50 mbps
Coworking Presencemany
International SchoolsYes

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Ookla Speedtest Global Index (index); Google Places (api);

Social / Community

Country Native

Social Cultural Fit Score 1 55 score_1_5
English Accessmedium

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Education

Country Native

Education Access Score 1 55 score_1_5
International SchoolsYes

Sources: OECD Education at a Glance (official_statistics);

Residency Access

Country Native

Residency Access Score 1 51 score_1_5
Visa Option Count3 count
Entry Duration4 Jahre, dann PR möglich text

Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Residency Path

Country Native

Residency Path Score 1 51 score_1_5
Temporary Residence4 Jahre, dann PR möglich text
Permanent Residence AvailableNo

Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Taxes

Country Native

Tax Competitiveness Score 1 52 score_1_5
Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct30 pct

Sources: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (documentation);

Everyday Life

Country Proxy

Convenience Daily Life Score 1 53 score_1_5
Seasonalitymedium

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Advantages

Regularly ranked "Most Liveable City" globally
Vibrant creative and art scene
Best coffee culture outside Italy
Cheaper than Sydney with same quality
Strong university scene (Melbourne Uni, Monash)
European flair in Australia

Disadvantages

Weather more unpredictable than Sydney
Real estate expensive (though cheaper than Sydney)
Timezone problematic for EU business
Less beach lifestyle than Sydney

Ideal For

Creative and design entrepreneurs
EdTech and education startups
SaaS and software development
Lifestyle founders with culture focus

Not Ideal For

Those seeking beach lifestyle
Those who need stable weather
EU-timezone-dependent businesses

Field Intelligence

Housing: Fitzroy and Collingwood for hipster startups. South Yarra for established. Richmond for balance.
Banking: Up Bank for modern mobile banking. Judo Bank for business. ANZ and CBA traditional.
Bureaucracy: Victoria State actively supports startups. LaunchVic for grants. R&D Tax Incentive for tech.
Work: York Butter Factory and Inspire9 for coworking. Melbourne Tech Meetup. Startup Victoria.
Expat friction: York Butter Factory and Inspire9 for coworking. Melbourne Tech Meetup. Startup Victoria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melbourne ranked as top in Atlas?

No. Atlas provides profile data without ranking or recommendation logic.

When was the Melbourne profile updated?

lastUpdated: 2025-01-05, dataVersion: 2026-02.

What source logic applies to Melbourne?

Atlas follows official > index > proxy > crowdsourced. Crowdsourced is never primary.