Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and fastest-growing major city, celebrated for its world-renowned coffee culture, street art, live music scene, and sporting events. With a population approaching 5.5 million and annual growth of 2.7%, Melbourne is projected to overtake Sydney as Australia's largest city within the next decade. The property market offers relative value compared to Sydney, with a median house price around AUD 970,000 and strong fundamentals driven by population growth and infrastructure investment.

Updated March 10, 20268 min read

About Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and fastest-growing major city, celebrated for its world-renowned coffee culture, street art, live music scene, and sporting events. With a population approaching 5.5 million and annual growth of 2.7%, Melbourne is projected to overtake Sydney as Australia's largest city within the next decade. The property market offers relative value compared to Sydney, with a median house price around AUD 970,000 and strong fundamentals driven by population growth and infrastructure investment.

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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