Melbourne
Australia South Coast · Australia · Oceania
Coffee, vinyl and graffitied laneways in a moody, culture-soaked metropolis.
Melbourne is Australia's culture capital — laneway cafés, world-class food, live music, sport, and a creative, European-flavored buzz. It's walkable with great trams and a strong arts scene, but the weather is famously fickle (four seasons in a day) and grayer than the rest of the country. Costs are high though slightly under Sydney. Best for foodies, creatives, and culture lovers who'll trade reliable sun for the best city life in Australia.
comfortable monthly budget
1-bed rent, good area
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Cool, creative, and diverse, with a deep arts, coffee, and sports culture; sociable and welcoming, with the country's best nightlife and dating scene. Easy to find your tribe across countless subcultures.
Where to land
The scorecard
Tax in Australia
Top 45% rate plus 2% Medicare levy; 50% CGT discount on assets held over 12 months.
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