Melbourne: The Most Liveable City... Except for All Those Other Times
Ah, Melbourne. The city that consistently ranks super high on those "most liveable city in the world" lists. You know, the ones that make us strut around like a pigeon with a particularly fetching bread crumb. But how long has our reign as liveability royalty actually lasted? Let's take a dip into the Yarra of statistics, shall we?
Melbourne's Trophy Cabinet of Livable-ness
For a glorious seven years in a row (2011-2017), Melbourne basked in the warm glow of being crowned the world's most liveable city by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). We were basically the Michael Phelps of liveability rankings – everyone knew we'd win, and we did. It was a time of smug satisfaction, excellent coffee, and wondering if there was a participation trophy for other cities.
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A Brief Hiccup (or Two)
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Then came the rude awakening. Like that mate who forgets your birthday but gets you an amazing present the next year, Melbourne tumbled down the rankings in 2018. Apparently, the effects of you-know-what (rhymes with rovid-19) put a damper on our liveability score. But fear not, Melburnians! We bounced back in 2023, snagging a respectable third place on the podium.
So, How Many Years Has Melbourne Been the Most Liveable City?
Drumroll please... (you can actually skip the drumroll, it's getting dusty) Seven magnificent years! We were the undisputed liveability champion, the Beyonce of... well, liveability.
But hey, let's not get cocky. There are plenty of other contenders out there, all vying for the top spot. Here's to hoping Melbourne can reclaim its crown (and maybe share some of that amazing coffee with the competition).
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Melbourne's Liveability: FAQ
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How to be more liveable yourself?
Easy! Just channel your inner Melbournian. Grab a coffee, stroll down a laneway, and appreciate the quirky street art. Don't forget to argue passionately about AFL with a complete stranger – it's practically a local tradition.
Tip: Take mental snapshots of important details.
How to convince your friends to move to Melbourne?
Bribe them with a Tim Tam slam (trust us, it's worth it). Failing that, highlight our amazing food scene, thriving arts culture, and (most importantly) the fact that we don't have to deal with real winters.
How to survive a Melbourne winter?
Invest in a good raincoat, a decent sense of humour, and enough hot chocolate to fuel a small nation. Winter may be gloomy, but it makes summer that much sweeter (and sunnier).
QuickTip: Pause to connect ideas in your mind.
How to perfect the Melbourne accent?
It's an art form, really. Start by shortening every vowel sound and adding an "oi" at the end of random sentences. Practice muttering about the weather a lot. Nobody does "variable" like Melbourne.
How to avoid arguments about trams?
Just accept that there are no wrong answers. Trams are both a thing of beauty and a source of endless frustration. Embrace the chaos!
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