General Information

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second most-populous city in Australia, after Sydney. The city's name generally refers to a 2,453-square-kilometre (947 sq mi) area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas. The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.

• Population: 5,300,000+ (Metro Area)
• Area: 9,993 km² (Greater Melbourne)
• Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
• Coordinates: Latitude: -37.814167022705, Longitude: 144.96305847168
• Timezone: Timezone info not available
• Current Local Time: ailab

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center - Avg): 2,200 - 3,200 AUD
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): 1,600 - 2,500 AUD
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 4,000 - 6,500 AUD
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): 2,800 - 4,500 AUD
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: 400 - 700 AUD
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): 20 - 35 AUD
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): 80 - 150 AUD
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Heating): 200 - 350 AUD per month
• Internet (NBN): 70 - 110 AUD per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: 50 - 90 AUD per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass (Myki): 160 - 200 AUD
• Car Fuel (1 liter): 1.70 - 2.10 AUD

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): 4,500 - 6,500 AUD
• IT Professionals (Mid-Level): 6,000 - 10,000 AUD
• Engineering: 6,000 - 9,500 AUD
• Healthcare (Nurses): 5,000 - 7,500 AUD
• Healthcare (Doctors): 10,000 - 20,000 AUD
• Finance / Banking: 6,000 - 12,000 AUD
• Retail / Sales: 3,500 - 5,000 AUD
• Administrative Jobs: 4,000 - 6,000 AUD

Top Attractions

• Federation Square
• Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
• Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
• Queen Victoria Market
• St Kilda Beach

Major Events

• Australian Open (January)
• Melbourne International Comedy Festival
• Melbourne Cup (November)
• Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix