Living in Melbourne

Living in Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital of the State of Victoria. It is situated on the Yarra River and around Port Phillip Bay with its beautiful beaches and water sports facilities. It is a beautiful spacious city with all the parks, gardens, sporting venues and scenic places that Australian space and natural resources allow.

Melbourne's population of over 3.6 million people enjoy a good life. The city hosts a variety of festivals, cultural and sporting events including the Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Open which make it one of Australia's top tourist destinations.

Melbourne is considered to be the shopping capital of Australia and offers some of Australia's biggest shopping complexes as well as sophisticated, exclusive boutiques and a host of lively and popular markets.

For further information, please print out a copy of Holmesglen's Living in Melbourne and Studying at Holmesglen booklet

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria. It is Australia's second largest city. One quarter of Melbourne's population was born overseas making it one of the world's most multicultural cities. There are now people from 140 nations living harmoniously together. This broad ethnic mix has brought many benefits to the city including a wide range of cuisines and over 2,500 elegant restaurants, bistros and cafes.

Situated on the Yarra River and around Port Phillip Bay, the city has beautiful beaches and excellent water sports facilities. It is a spacious city with many parks, gardens, sporting venues and scenic places that Australian space and natural resources allow.

Melbourne has an excellent public transport system with trams, trains and buses providing an extensive network throughout the city and suburbs.