Melbourne
A melting pot of all things good
Melbourne
A place that’s great to visit isn’t usually a town that’s great to live. But that’s not the case for Melbourne, which is always ranked at the top for most livable city. Probably because it blends the best of everything: size, proximity, opportunity, recreation, transit, art, food, coffee, design, music, culture, sports…. the list goes on.
Melbourne embodies the familiar spirit of the best European cities mixed with a little international flair and one that is a melting pot of immigration. With that European flair comes a reputation for honoring the good things in life. No matter who you are, if you’re coming to Melbourne, just make sure you like brunch, coffee, and art.
A melting pot of all things good
Melbourne
A place that’s great to visit isn’t usually a town that’s great to live. But that’s not the case for Melbourne, which is always ranked at the top for most livable city. Probably because it blends the best of everything: size, proximity, opportunity, recreation, transit, art, food, coffee, design, music, culture, sports…. the list goes on.
Melbourne embodies the familiar spirit of the best European cities mixed with a little international flair and one that is a melting pot of immigration. With that European flair comes a reputation for honoring the good things in life. No matter who you are, if you’re coming to Melbourne, just make sure you like brunch, coffee, and art.
The laid back look done to perfection
Home In Melbourne
If you had to describe an Aussie in three words, laid-back, open, and fun would probably spring to mind, and it’s this very trio of traits that defines their homes, too. Australian interiors have coined the laid-back look; a timeless, personal, and distinctive style that’s very relaxed and simple yet incredibly sophisticated, with an international flavor. Aussies tend to reject too much decadence—they appreciate characterful interiors with some bold gestures, but it must be considered and clean. And since there’s so much space to be had, the open-plan look is incredibly popular. Aussies love to bring the outside in. When all this works together, the Australian home appears effortless.
The laid back look done to perfection
Home In Melbourne
If you had to describe an Aussie in three words, laid-back, open, and fun would probably spring to mind, and it’s this very trio of traits that defines their homes, too. Australian interiors have coined the laid-back look; a timeless, personal, and distinctive style that’s very relaxed and simple yet incredibly sophisticated, with an international flavor. Aussies tend to reject too much decadence—they appreciate characterful interiors with some bold gestures, but it must be considered and clean. And since there’s so much space to be had, the open-plan look is incredibly popular. Aussies love to bring the outside in. When all this works together, the Australian home appears effortless.
Did you know
MELBOURNE FUN FACTS
Melbourne is one of Australia’s oldest cities and the original Australian gold rush town.
Based on Government projections, Australia will have between 5.6 million and 6.4 million job openings in the years leading up to 2025.
There are already 4.8 million sq. metres of green public park land in Melbourne’s city centre alone.
Equal parts dynamic, cosmopolitan, sports mad and arty, Melbourne exudes a style that invites discovery by food and culture lovers.
3 Types of Properties
for Every Wallet
Potential Property:
Fitzroy $800 - 1.1k
Rocking a thriving art scene, Fitzroy is a neighborhood full of 30-somethings who want to be in close proximity to health food bars, cafés, and quirky shops. Dating back to the 1850s, Fitzroy is not only the hippest areas, but also Melbourne’s oldest suburb, where one can still find a reasonably priced rehab property between restored bungalows and artsy modern flats.
Potential Property:
Fitzroy $800 - 1.1k
Rocking a thriving art scene, Fitzroy is a neighborhood full of 30-somethings who want to be in close proximity to health food bars, cafés, and quirky shops. Dating back to the 1850s, Fitzroy is not only the hippest areas, but also Melbourne’s oldest suburb, where one can still find a reasonably priced rehab property between restored bungalows and artsy modern flats.
Baseline Property:
Richmond $700k - 1mil
With the convenience of city living but the friendliness of suburbia, Richmond is a hard neighborhood to beat. This borough is within walking distance to Melbourne’s Central Business District, and connected by public transport to everywhere. It attracts a variety of residents from young professionals and small funky families, to tattooed and pierced students. For those who want a property in the multi-cultural heart of Melbourne, there is no better place.
Dream Property:
South Yarra $1.8 - 2.3mil
South Yarra is a bustling, upscale suburb with art deco apartments and homes that face the long catwalk of Chapel Street’s high end boutiques and posh nightclubs. With stunning views of the water towards the city center and near the Royal Botanical Gardens, properties are worth their price tag.
Baseline Property:
Richmond $700k - 1mil
With the convenience of city living but the friendliness of suburbia, Richmond is a hard neighborhood to beat. This borough is within walking distance to Melbourne’s Central Business District, and connected by public transport to everywhere. It attracts a variety of residents from young professionals and small funky families, to tattooed and pierced students. For those who want a property in the multi-cultural heart of Melbourne, there is no better place.
Dream Property:
South Yarra $1.8 - 2.3mil
South Yarra is a bustling, upscale suburb with art deco apartments and homes that face the long catwalk of Chapel Street’s high end boutiques and posh nightclubs. With stunning views of the water towards the city center and near the Royal Botanical Gardens, properties are worth their price tag.
