The city of Melbourne
27 April 2015 by News DeskMelbourne is a popular destination for migrants seeking jobs and a new life in Australia. Melbourne is the capital and largest city in the State of Victoria, and has the second largest population in Australia (3.9 million).
The settlement was established in 1835 by free settlers around the estuary of the Yarra River and declared a city by Britain’s Queen Victoria in 1847. The city was transformed into a wealthy metropolis when gold was discovered in the area in the 1850s and by the 1880s had become one of the richest in Australia.
Melbourne is an acclaimed centre for arts, commerce, education, industry, tourism and sport. It is noted for its arresting blend of Victorian and modern architecture, spacious parks and vibrant multi-cultural lifestyle, being home to 233 nationalities speaking over 180 languages. The metropolitan area has good beaches, although its moderate oceanic climate is changeable. Since 2002, it has consistently ranked in The Economist’s top three ‘World’s Most Liveable Cities’.
In a country renowned for its continuous sunshine, Melbourne has an unpredictable climate. Melbourne enjoys warm to hot summers, mild springs and autumns, and cool winters. However the city’s temperate climate includes quite a lot of rain and even in summer the weather can change suddenly. Summer is from December to February when it can be hot and most people head for the glorious beaches near the city. Not many visitors come in June to August, when it is likely to be cold, so the best months to visit are March, April and May (autumn), and September, October and November (spring).
Darrel Todd, CEO of thinkingaustralia, says: “If you are seeking a new job and better lifestyle Down Under, contact us today to find out about jobs and migration and how YOU could be starting a new life in Australia. Contact us via our website or Tel: 0845 850 4040 for a FREE assessment”.
