Why locals think Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide deserve a spot among the world’s most liveable cities

(Left to Right) Background images of Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Local resident Meena Mahanty Kumar, Karan Gandhok and Veena Madan Credit: Background images: AAP image/Credits:Meena Mahanty Kumar, Karan Gandhok and Veena Madan

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2025 Global Liveability Index has ranked cities around the world based on key factors such as health care, education, and infrastructure. Melbourne held steady at fourth place for the second consecutive year, achieving perfect scores in health care and education. Sydney moved up to sixth, while Adelaide made its debut in the top 10, coming in at ninth. To understand what these rankings mean on the ground, SBS Hindi spoke to residents about their experiences and views on life in their cities.

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Published 19 June 2025 10:56am

Updated 19 June 2025 11:13am

By Natasha Kaul

Source: SBS

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The Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2025 Global Liveability Index has ranked cities around the world based on key factors such as health care, education, and infrastructure. Melbourne held steady at fourth place for the second consecutive year, achieving perfect scores in health care and education. Sydney moved up to sixth, while Adelaide made its debut in the top 10, coming in at ninth. To understand what these rankings mean on the ground, SBS Hindi spoke to residents about their experiences and views on life in their cities.

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