Is Melbourne nicer than Sydney?

It’s a debate that has never truly been settled – which Australian city is better, Melbourne or Sydney? The impressive city offers a plethora of things to do for both corporate and leisure travellers, and is high on the ‘wish list’ of most globetrotters. However, many agree that Melbourne is, in fact, the better city.

What is the essential difference between Melbourne and Sydney?

Both cities are capitals of two neighboring states. Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, with the second largest city with the second highest population on the continent while Sydney is the capital city for New South Wales and holds the record for being the largest city and the most populous city.

What is so special about Melbourne Australia?

The city is known for its many laneways, its cultural diversity, excellent dining options for all budgets, and amazing street art. It’s also known for being the coffee capital of the world, and for being regularly voted as the world’s most livable city!

Why is Melbourne so much better than Sydney?

Infrastructure/Growth: Melbourne’s CBD is bigger, the city is growing at a faster pace, there’s a lot of innovation going on. Melbourne’s trams are nice and so is its train network. Buses are a bit better in Sydney (which is improving its transport network), but its streets are a maze.

Is Melbourne warmer than Sydney?

Melbourne’s average temperature is made up of more very hot days and more cool days than Sydney’s. All of Australia’s cities can suffer summer heat-waves, when hot, dry air blows out from the desert.

Has Melbourne ever been bigger than Sydney?

Melbourne added 70,000 more people than Sydney did over the last 5 years and based on the current growth trends, soon after mid-century, Melbourne will be Australia’s largest city”, said Mark McCrindle.

Is Queensland better than NSW?

State vs State The states were sitting equal for some time, and it was a close call, with outstanding sportsmanship on both sides. But even if New South Wales did come out on top, Queensland still claims the majority of the best voted beaches.

Is Melbourne more diverse than Sydney?

Sydney is more culturally diverse than Melbourne – less Sydneysiders (58.1\%) were born in Australia than Melbournites (62.6\%). Ancestry also comes into play here, with slightly less Sydneysiders being of Australian ancestry than those living in Melbourne.

Is Melbourne growing faster than Sydney?

Sydney grew by 57,100 people to 5.4 million residents over the 2019-20 financial year, an increase trumped by the 80,100 residents Melbourne added in the same period to bring its population to 5.2 million, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics last week.

Why is Melbourne important?

Industry and trade. That Melbourne dominates the economic life of Victoria is not surprising—the city contains the bulk of the state’s population. It is Victoria’s financial centre and seat of government and is at the hub of the communications network linking the state to the rest of Australia and the world.

Why is Melbourne Australia the best place to live?

There are a few reasons why Melbourne is considered such a great place to live: there are multiple public transport options, relatively low crime rates, and plenty of jobs. Plus, it offers an awesome arts and culture scene, first-rate universities and easy lifestyle.