Melbourne drew massive crowds for the Australia-India T20 match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Oasis’s reunion concert at Marvel Stadium, and the ongoing Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse in late October 2025, bolstering its ranking as the world’s fourth most liveable city.
However, Victoria Police data shows a 13.8% increase in crimes including theft and violent incidents like machete attacks, fuelling resident frustrations amid high taxes, rents, and state debt over $170 billion.
Post-pandemic lockdown resentments and youth violence concerns have lowered resident satisfaction to 77%, highlighting tensions between the city’s vibrant events and everyday challenges.
