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Preparing for your next big move? From Elwood to Essendon, Point Cook to Mentone, these are our top picks for the best suburbs to live in Melbourne in 2025...and beyond.

Generally speaking, Melbourne is one of the safest cities in the world. With a population of 4.5 million, it is Australia’s second-biggest city and has a safety index rating of 81%. Here we discover the most burgled and the Melbourne suburbs to avoid.

Everything you need to know about the Australian working holiday visa experience, application, proof of funds, finding a job, opening a bank account, tax, superannuation and more! This Working Holiday Visa Guide is what we wish we knew before our Aussie adventure!

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Melbourne's neighbourhoods are famously full of quirky charm and hidden gems to discover, so we've rounded up the best suburbs to explore on your next day off.

To top it off, the home is fuelled by rooftop solar panels … meaning the most expensive bill that the resident pays is for his phone.

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If you're exploring the sprawling city of Melbourne, check out this article on the best things to do and see in suburbs South Yarra and Prahran.

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