Melbourne ranks #1 in Australia for liveability – and #4 in the world

Melbourne has once again affirmed its status as Australia’s most liveable city, taking the top national spot and ranking #4 globally in the 2025 Global Liveability Index, released by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

Since the early 2000s, Melbourne has consistently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities — reaffirming why it is a top choice for global talent and business investment.