world's most liveable city - melbourne

Source - The Age.
Melbourne has regained the title of the world?s most liveable city after topping a survey that ranked 140 cities around the world.
Sydney moved one spot up the ranking from seven to six, and Perth and Adelaide remain unchanged at joint eighth place.
"Australia, with a low population density and relatively low crime rates, continues to supply some of the world?s most liveable cities,? Jon Copestake, Economist Intelligence Unit survey editor said in a media release.
Vancouver?s score slipped after a lower rating for infrastructure. The liveability survey originated from companies seeking information on whether they needed to pay a hardship allowance for employees relocating to new cities.
Cities are scored on political and social stability, crime rates and access to quality health care.
The survey also measures the diversity and standard of cultural events and the natural environment; education and the standard of infrastructure, including public transport.
Melbourne has scored near the top of global liveability surveys for the past decade.