Australian cities slip down global liveability rankings due to housing dramas
The housing crisis unfolding in Australia has had international implications, with Australia's four most populous cities sliding down respected global liveability rankings in 2024.
Melbourne has lowered its colours to three European cities, including Vienna at the top of the global liveability rankings. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
Australian cities have become less attractive destinations in which to live and work, according to the latest annual global liveability rankings.
Sydney and Melbourne have entrenched themselves in the top ten for the second successive year but both lowered their colours to the European cities occupying the top three spots.
Melbourne slipped from third to fourth in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index 2024 released on Thurs…
