Relocating to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Welcome to Melbourne one of the world’s most liveable cities. Population estimate for 2023 is 5.235 million.
It comes as no surprise to the people of Melbourne that the Economist Intelligence Unit’s liveability survey has regularly ranked our city amongst the world’s most liveable cities over the last 10-15 years.
We live in a vibrant, multicultural community that offers diverse sporting, cultural and leisure opportunities, a green environment, with a low crime rate, and affordable housing, education and amenities.
Melbourne is known as the multi-cultural capital of Australia. The vast range of different cultures in Melbourne provides a never ending feast of gastronomical delights and entertainment throughout the year. From Chinese New Year celebrations in China Town through to the Summer Latin Festival in the CBD’s vibrant federation square there is always something happening for everyone no matter where you come from.
Melbourne is the event capital of Australia. Our passion is the footy and our sporting events and venues are among the best in the world. The Australian Grand Prix, The Australian Open, The Melbourne Cup and of course the AFL Grand Final are all hosted by Melbourne.
Melbourne is also considered to be world class when it comes to dining, shopping and theatre. Busy Chapel Street is a shopping mecca for Melbournians and there are many other areas that each has its own unique style. Melbournians love their fresh produce and markets such as The Victoria Market, Preston Market and Prahran Market are a regular Saturday shop for many Victorians.
Melbourne’s parks and gardens are world renown and why Victoria is known as the “Garden State”. The beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens in South Yarra provide an in city haven for Melbournians to immerse themselves in our cities history and unique fauna. The distinctive design of the Cranbourne Botanical gardens showcases Australian Native Plants in a modernistic stylised environment.
Relocation Specialists Victoria provides a comprehensive service including Orientation, Home and Education Searches, Removals Management, Settling in Services, Departure Services, Career Transition Assistance for Partners and much more.
Relocation is a complex, time consuming and demanding business. This is precisely why you should let us do it.
You get one point of contact, a fixed fee and a seamless, end-to-end service that leaves nothing to chance. We’re experts, we’re experienced, we’re fast and we know Melbourne.
Some Useful Links
Since establishment in 2000 Relocation Specialists Victoria has established a large network of quality suppliers and advisors to the Relocation Industry. Speak with us about how we can help you but in the meantime here are some useful links that may assist.
Finding somewhere to live
- The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) +61 3 9205 6666, 1900 937 348 www.reiv.com.au
- Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) 1300 55 81 81 www.consumer.vic.gov.au
- Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) +61 3 9208 3333 www.dpcd.vic.gov.au
- Melway +61 3 9585 9800 www.melway.com.au
- Online Street Directory www.street-directory.com.au
- Where Is? Street Directory www.whereis.com.au
- Real Estate Suburb Reports www.domain.com.au http://reareports.realestate.com.au
- Real Estate Property Listings www.realestate.com.au www.domain.com.au
Childcare and education
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development www.education.vic.gov.au/
- Playgroup Victoria +61 3 9388 1599 www.playgroup.org.au
- Schools Online www.education.vic.gov.au
- Association of Australasian International Baccalaureate Schools www.aaibs.org
- Association of Independent Schools of Victoria +61 3 9825 7200 www.independentschools.vic.edu.au
- Catholic Education Commission Victoria +61 3 9267 0228 www.cecv.catholic.edu.au
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) 1800 809 834 www.education.vic.gov.au
- DEECD International Students +61 3 9637 2990 www.study.vic.gov.au
- Study Melbourne www.studymelbourne.com.au
- Study Assist www.studyassist.gov.au
- TAFE Courses Directory 1800 809 834 www.tafe.vic.gov.au
Health and welfare
- Medicare 132 011 www.humanservices.gov.au
- Department of Health 1300 253 942, +61 3 9096 9000 www.health.vic.gov.au
- Iselect 131920 www.iselect.com.au
- Ambulance Victoria 1800 64 84 84 www.ambulance-vic.com.au
- Centrelink – New Migrants 132 850 www.humanservices.gov.au
Finance
- Exchange Rates www.x-rates.com
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) 1300 300 630, +61 3 5177 3988 www.moneysmart.gov.au
- Australian Taxation Office 132 865, +61 2 6216 1111 www.ato.gov.au
Entering the country
- Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) 131 881 www.immi.gov.au
- Victorian Government Skilled Migration Program +61 3 9651 9756 www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
- Australian Customs Service 1300 363 263, +61 2 9313 3010 www.customs.gov.au
- Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service 1800 020 504, +61 3 8318 6700
- AQIS Pet Importing +61 2 6272 4454
- Adult Migration English Program (AMEP) 131 881 www.immi.gov.au
- Northern AMEP Consortium 1300 062 314
- Adult Multicultural Education Services Consortium +61 3 9926 4666 www.ames.net.au
- Translating and Interpreting Service 131 450
Essential home services
- Essential Services Commission +61 3 9651 0222, 1300 664 969 www.esc.vic.gov.au
- Compare Broadband www.comparebroadband.com.au
- National Broadband Network www.nbnco.com.au
Transport
- Department of Transport +61 3 9655 6666 www.transport.vic.gov.au
- myki 13 myki (1369 54) www.myki.com.au
- Public Transport Victoria 1800 800 007, +61 3 8608 5021 www.ptv.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Taxi Directorate 1800 638 802 www.taxi.vic.gov.au
- Yellow Pages phone directory www.yellowpages.com.au
- White Pages phone directory www.whitepages.com.au
- VicRoads 131 171 www.vicroads.vic.gov.au
- Royal Automobile Club of Victoria 13 72 28 www.racv.com.au
- Trading Post www.tradingpost.com.au
Used car websites
- www.drive.com.au
- www.carsales.com.au
- CityLink 132 629 www.citylink.com.au
- Skybus Super Shuttle www.skybus.com.au
Sport, culture and events
- Melbourne Cricket Ground www.mcg.org.au
- Sport and Recreation Victoria www.sport.vic.gov.au
- Melbourne Theatre Company www.mtc.com.au
- Marriner Theatres www.marrinertheatres.com.au
- Her Majesty’s Theatre www.hmt.com.au
- Theatre Alive www.theatrealive.com.au
- Tourism Victoria 132 842 www.visitvictoria.com
- Tourism Melbourne https://www.visitmelbourne.com
Shopping, food and dining out
- Chadstone Shopping Centre +61 3 9563 3355 www.chadstoneshopping.com.au
- Queen Victoria Market +61 3 9320 5822 www.qvm.com.au
- South Melbourne Market +61 3 9209 6295 www.southmelbournemarket.com.au
- Preston Market +61 3 9478 3130 www.prestonmarket.com.au
- Prahran Market +61 3 8290 8220 www.prahranmarket.com.au
Community, multiculturalism and local government
- Victorian Multicultural Commission +61 3 9651 0651 www.multicultural.vic.gov.au
- Information Victoria 1300 366 356
- Local Government Victoria (LGV) +61 3 9208 3333 www.localgovernment.vic.gov.au
Media
- The Age www.theage.com.au
- Herald Sun www.heraldsun.com.au
- The Australian www.theaustralian.com.au
- Free TV Australia www.freetv.com.au
- Foxtel 131 999 www.foxtel.com.au
- Optus 1800 780 219 www.optus.com.au
- Australian Communications and Media Authority www.acma.gov.au
- Water 136 186 www.water.vic.gov.au
- Department of Sustainability and Environment 136 186 www.dse.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 240 667
- Australia Post 13 76 78 www.australiapost.com.au