Living And Working In Melbourne

When arriving in Melbourne, it can be difficult to see where the best location is to live, work and entertain yourself and your new friends, so we thought we’d help with the lowdown on living and working in Melbourne.

Living in Albert Park

Just 4km from Melbourne CBD, Albert Park is a great place to settle if you’ve managed to bag a solid pay packet. Albert Park boasts great cafés, book shops, a village shopping centre and lovely Victorian architecture. If you’re commuting into the city it’s a great place to call home. House shares start from $170-$250 per week, with fully furnished apartments starting from $340.

Working in Collingwood

Work among professional, creative and quirky characters from all walks of life in the inner-city hub that is full of activity. In Collingwood you will find a mix of eclectic people that will brighten up your daily commute. The area is perfect for professionals and great for after work entertainment; have a drink at Kent Street or experience the artistic initiatives taking over the suburb and browse through galleries like Ochre.

Drinking in Brunswick

Indulge in sophisticated beverages among the locals of Brunswick. The places to circulate are the trendy bars, hip restaurants and chic cafes that are dotted along Lygon, Sydney and Nicholson Streets. During the day go to Piano Piano for your daily caffeine shot to make it through the day, then hit up the social scene a little later. Start your night at The Alderman with a few drinks and then head to the Cornish Arms where you can catch a gig, and test out your dancing skills.

Eating in Richmond

Richmond boasts an abundance of international specialities which means you will be spoilt for choice. Whether you’re after dining with a sombrero at Chingon, Italian cuisine mastered by a homely man with a moustache or Greek recipes created by a toga-wearing goddess, Richmond can cater to every need. Lunch in Osteria La Passione; grab a light meal at Swan Street hill for traditional tastes of Greece or bite into Baby Pizza on Church Street.

Relaxing in Footscray

Enter a world full of spices and the relaxing aroma of brewed coffee as you enter the internationally roamed streets of Footscray. Stroll to Saigon Market where you will be able to buy tropical fruits and Vietnamese groceries, transporting your palette to another destination. Go to Maribyrnong River and settle at one of the three ponding points to catch fish with a hand net. Here you can leave behind your busy and hectic life, switch off your attention-deficit gadgets and finally relax.

Swimming in St Kilda

Venture through the many activities available in St Kilda; here you can enjoy sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing on the beautiful bay. If you’d rather have a dip in a pool then the historic St Kilda Sea Baths have heated seawater spas where the water has been taken directly from the sea and heating to a perfect temperature – great for those nippier days. The Sea Baths are open Monday to Sunday and on public holidays. Once you’ve had enough of the water you can spot little penguins at the St Kilda Breakwater.