Melbourne beats Sydney in battle for most liveable city

Melbourne has beaten Sydney by one ranking in the age-old battle of the most liveable city, according to the June 2023 liveability survey by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

The Victorian capital shot up to third behind Vienna and Copenhagen, and Sydney also jumped several places to fourth.

Last year Melbourne was in tenth place, and Sydney was in 13th due to the slow lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and stressed healthcare systems, but their rise was due to their improved healthcare rankings.

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