VIC
Victoria
Capital: Melbourne
Major cities:MelbourneGeelongBallarat
Lifestyle
Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world's most liveable cities — coffee culture, arts, sport, and four seasons in one day.
Study
A university powerhouse with a huge international student population and strong student support services.
Work
Diverse economy: healthcare, education, tech, manufacturing, and major infrastructure projects.
Cost of living
Slightly cheaper than Sydney overall. The west (Point Cook, Werribee, Tarneit) offers popular affordable suburbs.
Regional areas
Geelong, Ballarat, and Bendigo are fast-growing regional centres within commuting reach of Melbourne.
Filipino community
Large and growing — Point Cook and the western suburbs have thriving Filipino communities and regular community events.
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