Drink in public
Unless you want to be issued with a fine, don't consume an alcoholic beverage in any public place in Melbourne as it is illegal. The law is also enforced on public holidays and during events. We're not saying you can't enjoy drink, but do so safely inside licensed venues or at home.
Victoria's top 10 most disadvantaged suburbs
They include Sunbury, Langwarrin, Mornington, Ringwood, Cheltenham, Preston and Pascoe Vale. Government departments, town planners and social researchers often use this Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAL) to identify areas of need.
Top 10 burglary hotspots – Greater Melbourne
Canstar's analysis found that the 3335 postcode, which includes the outer suburbs Plumpton and Rockbank, had the highest burglary rates per 1,000 people in Greater Melbourne.
1. Braybrook — St Albans (77,300 people)
When looking for the best areas to live in Melbourne, consider the southern suburbs that are close to exquisite beaches and direct access to the stunning Mornington Peninsula. The bayside suburb of Elwood is characterised by its peaceful, tree-lined streets and village feel.
In Melbourne, high homelessness rates are found in Dandenong about 25km from the city, as well as in Maribyrnong, Brimbank, Moreland, Darebin and Whitehorse councils.
Victoria's 3142 postcode, which comprises Toorak and Hawksburn and sits just five kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD, is home to more of Australia's richest millionaires and billionaires than any other suburb in the country.
The cheapest suburb in Melbourne is Melton. It is located at the far west and has some of the most cheapest housing in the area. Where are the cheapest houses in Victoria? The cheapest houses in Victoria are located in Murtoa.
Public places including footpaths, parks, shopping strips and school areas should feel safe for people of all ages to walk around – as long as they exercise a normal level of caution.
As far back as the 1850s, slums existed in inner city Melbourne. Slum dwellers lived a squalid existence. Often, they had no bathrooms, or sewerage. They lived in ramshackle housing, with leaky roofs and holes in the walls.
The City of Darebin is located to the north of Melbourne and has a population of about 150,000 people covering suburbs such as Bundoora, Northcote and Thornbury. Many of Darebin's residents come from Sri Lanka, India, Egypt and the Middle East. Darebin also hosts numerous community events each year.
Shortage of affordable homes
The leading causes of homelessness and housing stress are complex. They include factors such as poverty and the lack of affordable housing, driven by family violence, rental stress, rising living costs, gender pay gap, poor health, trauma and job insecurity.
In the City of Melbourne, 79 per cent of people sleeping rough were male and 21 per cent. 33 per cent of people were sleeping on the street, 12 per cent in parks and 48 per cent in other locations in the City of Mebourne.
Con: It's expensive
As the second most expensive city in Australia (Sydney takes the top spot), living in Melbourne will cost you. From rent to groceries, you can expect to pay more here than other capitals in the country.