Melbourne is one of the world's most liveable cities
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Victoria is home to 5 million people with 3.5 million living in the capital city, Melbourne. Melbourne is a comparably young city with 48% of people being under 35. More than 233 nationalities live in Melbourne, making it one of the worlds most multicultural cities. It has the largest Greek and Italian communities living outside of those countries.
A combination of this multicultural diversity and a temperate climate has translated into Melbournians love of fine dining, arts and culture, sports and the outdoors.
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Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate
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The temperate climate of Melbourne makes doing business here a lot easier. There is no need to worry about the extremes of hot or cold temperatures hindering your business processess.
Being in the Southern Hemisphere Melbourne's seasons are opposite to that of North America, Europe and most of Asia. It has a reputation for unpredictable weather, where all four seasons can be experienced in one day. Nonetheless, Melbourne offers a comfortable environment, regardless of the season.
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The seasons of Melbourne
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| | | | | | | A typical summer day in Melbourne is warm and sunny, with a freshening sea breeze from the south to southeast in the afternoon. A hot summer spell can produce temperatures that exceed 40°C, but this usually ends with a cool change.
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| | | | Autumn is generally considered the most pleasant season in Melbourne. Many days are mild and sunny with afternoon sea breezes. Cloudy, showery weather increases towards the end of autumn.
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| | | | Melbourne experiences some of Australia's coldest weather in winter, with some nights producing frost. Snow doesn't fall in the city itself, but occasionally the outlying hills receive a light snowfall. In the alpine region, average temperatures range from -5 to 5°C.
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| | | | At the beginning of spring, cloudy overcast days with gusty winds can be experienced, with an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. The weather begins to warm up towards the end of spring. Sometimes a full range of weather can be experienced in a matter of days.
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Source: Bureau of Meteorology
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Melbourne is a unique and beautiful place to live and work
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Melbourne, the city itself, is well-designed and located amidst parklands along the banks of the Yarra River, just a few kilometres from Port Phillip Bay. With the sea to the south and mountains to the north, the city offers something for everyone.
Melbourne has a vibrant intellectual and cultural centre and a creative and entrepreneurial soul. It has extensive parks and gardens, spacious suburbs, affordable housing, good education, accessible public transport and a modern road system. With a low crime rate, it provides a safe and healthy environment in which to live and work.
In terms of entertainment, Melbourne has a plethora of cosmopolitan cafes, restaurants and clubs, a vibrant arts scene and world renown sporting events.
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