Sydney vs Melbourne Infographic
According to US News, Australia ranked fifth as the best country to live in globally. Sydney and Melbourne are two of the most famous cities there.
Sydney is renowned for several landmarks, such as Bondi Beach, Sydney Opera House, and Harbour Bridge.
On the contrary, Melbourne is home to Australia’s art treasures, such as the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Heide Museum of Modern Art, and the National Gallery of Victoria.
There are many aspects to compare between Sydney and Melbourne, in terms of the local’s behavior, living expenses, weather, and food. Keep scrolling to discover!
The Locals
The nickname for Sydney citizens is Sydneysiders, while Melbourne citizens are Melburnians.
Check the typical characteristics of Sydneysiders and Melburnians below.
Sydneysiders:
- Perma-tanned and laid back
- More individualistic
- Women more body-conscious
- Way into beaches
- Hate bad weather
- Keenly nostalgic about the 2000 Olympics
- MOST LIVEABLE (The Economist, 2011)
Melburnians:
- Dowdy, intellectual
- More tribal
- Women wear more black
- Prefer nightclubs and cafes
- Hate Sydney (and Sydneysiders)
- Brag about their city being “the Most Liveable.”
- WORLD’S BEST (Conde Nast, 2011)
Money Talks (*dollar in AUD)
| Sydney | Melbourne | |
| Average Annual Salary | $66,310 | $60,605 |
| Median Property Price | $515,000 | $483,000 |
| Average Commute Time | 21.3min | 30.4min |
| Most Expensive Cities Rank | #7 | #8 |
Weather
| Sydney | Melbourne | |
| Days over 30 C | 15 days | 30 days |
| Days under 2C | 0 days | 8 days |
| Clear Days | 104days | 49 days |
| Total Rainfall | 1212mm | 648mm |
Despite claiming to have better beaches, Sydney has only 15 ‘beach weather’ (days measuring over 30C), while Melbourne has twice as many.
Food
| Sydney | Melbourne | |
| Australia Gourmet Traveler Restaurant Awards Winner | 9 | 1 |
| Restaurant in Pellegrino’s World’s 100 Best Restaurant | 3 | 1 |
Many believe Melbourne is the food capital of Australia because of the depth of restaurants turning out great food.
A microcosm of international cuisine, with over 3000 restaurants preparing traditional and exotic dishes from around the world.
Takeaway
So, between Sydney and Melbourne, which city is better to live in between Sydney and Melbourne? The answer to these engaging questions on social media is always open and subjective.
Depending on your lifestyle preference, choosing one wouldn’t be as hard since they have opposite characteristics.
Nevertheless, Sydney and Melbourne are on the list of the best cities to live in globally.
See more about Sydney and Melbourne in the infographic below.
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