Contributed by True Blue Migration , 19 November, 2015
True Blue Migration surveys Melbourne residents to see what they have to say about the world's most liveable city...
Melbourne was recently named as the world's most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit for the fifth year in a row, and it got us thinking; is it really as good as it's made out to be?
With an impressive infrastructure and entertainment aplenty, the city clearly has a lot going for it, but it's so much more than a bunch of buildings. It's the people who make a city what it is, and this is certainly the case with Melbourne. It's home to a thriving community of people who each have their own unique story to tell.
There's only so much information that you can yield from surveys and statistics; we wanted to delve a little deeper and speak to the people who call this fantastic city their home. We took to Reddit to ask Melbournians what makes the Victorian capital so wonderful.
One local was particularly keen to point out Melbourne's further potential. Whilst it may be a great place now, we can only imagine what the city may be like in a few more years. Growing in population and attracting international attention from investors, Melbourne hasn't finished developing yet!
It's easy to see why the Economist Intelligence Unit revealed Melbourne to be the best place to live on the planet for the fifth year running! However, it's not every day you'll find locals being so open about their love for their home. Well connected and humble, the Melbourne community make the place what it is. Usually, you'll always find people who have something to complain about, but alas the Reddit feed was awash with positive vibes.
It was clear to see Melbourne had captured the hearts of travellers, too.
No wonder so many people want to call this city home. It's not just the accolades, but the positive community too that make Melbourne a great place to live. You can read more real-life stories from happy Melbournians in the full post here.
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