In July 2023, Economist Intelligence announced the latest ranking of global livable cities. In this ranking, Melbourne won the third spot in the world, while our neighbor Sydney ranked fourth, successfully regaining the position occupied by Western European cities such as Frankfurt and Amsterdam last year.
Taking a closer look at the scores on this list, Melbourne performed well in various indicators, and even achieved perfect scores in three indicators, namely health care, education and infrastructure. As we all know, Melbourne is one of Australia's three largest cities and regularly tops rankings of the world's most livable cities.
Today, I would like to share with you six unexpected facts about Melbourne. Maybe you’ve never heard of these! Before sharing, don't forget to like, subscribe to this channel, and turn on the little bell. Our team has invested a lot of time and energy in editing this video. We hope you will like it and share it with more people!
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First, let’s take a look at the first trivia: Melbourne was once called “Batman Town” and was once the capital of Australia! Before Melbourne was named Melbourne, in 1835, John Batman, a farmer from Tasmania, came to Port Phillip Bay, purchased 60 hectares of land, and named the place Batmania. What's more interesting is that he mentioned in his diary: "A village can be built here." Many people now call Melbourne "Mo Village", which actually coincides with his idea at the time.
Then comes the second trivia: Melbourne has five very strange laws. Understanding these strange laws may help you in your life in Melbourne, after all, accidentally breaking the law is no fun.
These laws include: flying a kite in a public place, which is illegal if it offends others; using indecent language or singing indecent songs in a public place may result in a fine of A$250; and seeking reward for lost property under the Criminal Code 1958 It is illegal in Melbourne; riding a sheep or dog (or even using them to pull a cart) in public is a crime with a fine of A$30; and before 1966, bars in Melbourne were prohibited from operating after 6pm. If you are an alcoholic, be sure to pay attention to the time!
It can be seen from these strange laws that Melbourne attaches great importance to everyone's right to enjoy their own free time and respect the rights of animals, which is why Melbourne is considered a very livable city.
Third trivia: Melbourne has the longest record of Chinese settlement in the Western world. Melbourne's Chinatown was established during the gold rush in 1851. It is worth mentioning that Melbourne's Chinatown has the longest history among all Chinatowns in Western countries. More than 180 languages are spoken in Melbourne, immigrants from more than 200 countries and regions around the world gather here, and there are 116 religious beliefs. At the same time, Melbourne is also one of the largest gathering places of Greek expatriates in the world, with approximately 200,000 Greeks living here, making Melbourne the city with the largest number of Greeks outside of mainland Greece.
The fourth trivia: Melbourne is one of the most sports-loving cities in the world and is the only city with five international standard sports facilities in the city centre, including the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Docklands Stadium, Rod Laver Stadium, Hisense Stadium and Olympic Park. In 1956, Melbourne hosted Australia's first Olympic Games, which was also the first time the Olympic Games were held in the Southern Hemisphere.
The fifth trivia: Melbourne is the birthplace of the "eight-hour work day". In 1856, Melbourne stonemasons successfully fought for the world's first eight-hour working day, a major victory for workers' rights. Melbourne's work environment has evolved over time, with diverse industries including financial services, information and communications technology, real estate and more. With government support, Melbourne has prospered with significant foreign investment, providing unparalleled investment, business and employment opportunities for many. Therefore, Melbourne is known as "a paradise for workers and a world for entrepreneurs."
Finally, the sixth piece of trivia: Melbourne imports 30 tons of coffee beans every day, and the city’s coffee culture has long been famous. Melbourne is known as the "Coffee Capital of Australia" and imports an average of 30 tons of coffee beans every day, enough to make three million cups of coffee. It's not unusual for Melburnians to drink five cups of coffee a day from the local cafe, which can be found dotted around the streets. In fact, Melbourne has one of the highest number of cafes per capita in the world.
Surprisingly, even though Melbourne is about to overtake Sydney in terms of population, house prices in Melbourne are still much lower than in Sydney. For example, in Sydney's western suburbs, a house may cost 1.2 million to 1.3 million Australian dollars, while in Melbourne's western suburbs, Wyndham Vale, a well-furnished house can be purchased for 500,000 to 600,000 Australian dollars. For those who have missed out on investment opportunities in Sydney, now is a great time to take advantage of investment opportunities in Melbourne. As Melbourne's population gradually increases, the property market here is promising.
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