Everyone arrived in this city somehow – you were either born here, or you moved here by choice!
There’s always interesting stories to share about why you moved here… exactly what was it that attracted you to the big smoke? Or perhaps you moved here from another city, or even country!
Share your reasons why Melbourne was so attractive to you.
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I was sick of Sydney’s complete lack of a decent music scene!
I moved from England to get the best of everything, beach, weather, culture, music, food, lifestyle, cost of living. Oh. And I met a boy.
because there is absolutely nothing to do in Sydney except go the beach. that and because melbourne is the greatest city on earth.
A musical folly. and then I met a boy. and now, although the weather’s not the greatest, where else can I get what I get in Melbourne (fashion, food, and flavour) anywhere else in Australia? Answer: Nowhere! And believe me, I’ve thought loooong and hard about this..
Originally because a friend said “it would suit you”. Now because : thriving live music scene, better food, saner people, wider streets, less traffic, lower cost of living.
The arts scene
Because it has things Sydney doesn’t like – friendly people, a decent live music scene, bars that aren’t full of pokies, AFL coverage, and did I mention friendly people?
all of the above
I was born, bred, educated and have 25 year work history in Melbourne. The reason I moved OUT of Melbourne is because of the Sydney, Queensland, South Australian, West Australian, Tasmanian and New Zealand scum that moved here. They can’t ‘make it’on their own turf and consantly seek greener pastures.
I like the Indians, Chinese and other foreigners. They settle, have families and add to the diverse city which is Melbourne.
Bogans from other states just add to the ‘bogan menace’ which already exists here.
That is so amazing!!! Right now, I still got a long way to go. I will visit this blog often! =]
I moved to Australia 18 months ago and spent the first 12 months in Sydney, moved to Melbourne for work and loving it! I am not sorry to have left the ‘plastic’ culture of Sydney. Melbourne has so much heart and culture, and lots of interesting hidden spots. The people here are real and warm. Melbourne is the place to be.
im 16 and dont live there. im 2 hours away and get there as much as possible because i love the city and everything you can do. one thing im looking forward too is the party life in melbourne, a night in the city could mean endless fun!
A beautiful woman lured me down!
The Melbourne where I live is leafy and safe. I even like the changeable weather, even though people make fun of it. I love the cultural mix – Italian, Greek, European and now Asian. I love the food. And I love the people. I hate the hot summer days, but then, that’s Australia for you. I do wish we had a wider, more picturesque river – but I love Melbourne and won’t live anywhere else.
I moved to Melbourne from Brisbane, so I could wear nothing but black and fit in. Really.
Culture & the arts scene
Change of scenery
Masters degree
Femme de ma vie
I moved from Sydney in mid 2010 as I was over the entire busy city, constant go go atmosphere.
I always loved visiting melbourne and I have lived in UK and Sydney Melbourne is amazing.
From the outset the thing I found is how incredibly friendly people were. I know it’s the old Sydney v Melbourne chess nut but I find Sydney types, rude, in a constant rush and if you meet a stranger they will make their decision on you based on where you went to school, wher you live etc.
I think that this sums it up perfectly Melboune is the lady Sydney is the bitch!