Living in Melbourne

Melbourne, the capital city of the State of Victoria, is a graceful, safe, clean and well organised city with a harmonious and culturally diverse population of over 3.6 million residents drawn from more than 130 nationalities.

The city is proud of its outstanding artistic, cultural and heritage venues and festivals; restaurants which serve at least 80 different world cuisines; fine shopping precincts; diverse sporting, leisure and entertainment opportunities and facilities; a green environment; a modern and efficient transport system; and many prestigious education institutions

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There are no major health issues but students must take out health insurance for protection should you fall ill or have an accident. It is also a mandatory component of your student visa and you must maintain this health insurance for the duration of your time as an international student in Australia.

How much money will you need to live and study comfortably in Melbourne? Detailed estimates on living costs are available to help you plan your budget.

Melbourne has a pleasant climate and is in a warm temperate climate zone where the hottest month is January (average 14°C to 26°C). The coldest month is July (average 6°C to 13°C) and there is a uniform rainfall (500mm to 800mm) throughout the year.