Melbourne Named World's Best City: Beyond the Buzz

Melbourne has been crowned the best city in the world by Time Out's prestigious annual ranking, marking the first time an Australian city has topped the list. However, a closer examination reveals that this accolade may be more about the city's vibrant atmosphere and cultural appeal than a thorough, data-driven analysis.

The list, compiled by surveying around 24,000 people globally, praised Melbourne for its thriving food, nightlife, affordability, culture, and overall happiness levels. But as with any subjective ranking, the data behind these metrics can be open to interpretation.

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