 Melbourne is Australia’s most liveable city and the second most liveable
city in the world next to Vancouver, according to a new survey by the
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) in London.
Melbourne ranked ahead of
Perth,
Adelaide and
Sydney which all finished
in 5th place.
Brisbane finished in 11th place.
“According to the survey cities such as Vancouver in Canada and Melbourne
in Australia, both of which are members of the Best Cities Global Alliance,
are the most ideal destinations in the world with widespread availability of
goods and services, low personal risk and an effective infrastructure,” said
Garry Kingshott, CEO of Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau.
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Liveability Ranking assesses living
conditions in 127 cities around the world by looking at nearly 40 individual
indicators grouped into five categories: stability; healthcare; culture and
environment; education; and infrastructure. The survey gives a rating of
0%-100% and judges a city with a lower score to be the more attractive
destination. Melbourne’s ranking was 2% compared to Vancouver at 1% and
Perth, Adelaide and Sydney at 3%.
“Melbourne is one of the best places in the world to live and one of the
best places in the world to visit for a convention, exhibition or major
event. We have the most comprehensive convention and exhibition
infrastructure within our CBD of any city in Australia,” Mr Kingshott said.
“To have four Australian cities finish within the top ten ranking out of
127 cities around the world is an outstanding achievement and illustrates
the attractiveness of Australian destinations,” he said.
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