Melbourne

Smart city ranking
31 Out of 141
36 out of 118 in 2021
A BB in 2021
Factor ratings
BBB Structures
A Technologies
Group
1
All ratings range from AAA to D
City
Population
4,196,198
(UN Data)
HDI
0.948
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.938 0.944 0.947 0.951 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 83.3 83.4 84.3 84.5 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 22.1 22.0 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.7 12.4 12.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 44,097 48,085 49,392 52,293 +2,901

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
83.7%
road congestion
55.5%
health services
45.9%
unemployment
41.3%
security
37.6%
recycling
28.0%
fulfilling employment
27.3%
public transport
26.1%
corruption
20.3%
school education
19.2%
air pollution
17.7%
social mobility
16.2%
green spaces
15.4%
basic amenities
14.9%
citizen engagement
9.6%
% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
53.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
61.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
76.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
65.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
63.2
Public safety is not a problem
43.4
Air pollution is not a problem
47.0
Medical services provision is satisfactory
63.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
27.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
23.1
Public transport is satisfactory
56.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
70.5
Most children have access to a good school
71.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
68.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
59.3
Minorities feel welcome
61.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
78.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
58.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
41.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
47.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
59.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max
Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
59.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
63.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
71.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.2
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
40.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
60.0
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
56.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
75.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
57.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
52.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
63.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
36.7
Online voting has increased participation
49.3
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
46.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
61.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Background Information

City
Population
4,196,198
(UN Data)
HDI
0.948
Country 2018 2019 2020 2021 1 yr change
HDI 0.938 0.944 0.947 0.951 +0.004
Life expectancy at birth 83.3 83.4 84.3 84.5 +0.2
Expected years of schooling 22.1 22.0 18.0 18.0 0.0
Mean years of schooling 12.7 12.7 12.4 12.4 0.0
GNI per capita (PPP $) 44,097 48,085 49,392 52,293 +2,901

Priority Areas

From a list of 15 indicators, survey respondents were asked to select 5 that they perceived as the most urgent for their city. This is the total bar. The higher the percentage of responses per area, the greater the priority for the city.

The left-hand, dark blue section of each bar shows the Alignment, i.e. the proportion of those respondents who also answered the survey on the corresponding area by giving it low priority. A strong Alignment (i.e. consistency across both areas explained) means that these areas may benefit from close observation.

% of respondents who chose the Priority Area
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
affordable housing
83.7%
road congestion
55.5%
health services
45.9%
unemployment
41.3%
security
37.6%
recycling
28.0%
fulfilling employment
27.3%
public transport
26.1%
corruption
20.3%
school education
19.2%
air pollution
17.7%
social mobility
16.2%
green spaces
15.4%
basic amenities
14.9%
citizen engagement
9.6%

Attitudes

% of respondents who agree or strongly agree with the statement
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%100%
You are willing to concede personal data in order to improve traffic congestion
53.4%
You are comfortable with face recognition technologies to lower crime
61.4%
You feel the availability of online information has increased your trust in authorities
50.1%
The proportion of your day-to-day payment transactions that are non-cash (% of transactions)
76.0%
Legend
City
Group Mean

Structures

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Basic sanitation meets the needs of the poorest areas
65.7
Recycling services are satisfactory
63.2
Public safety is not a problem
43.4
Air pollution is not a problem
47.0
Medical services provision is satisfactory
63.4
Finding housing with rent equal to 30% or less of a monthly salary is not a problem
27.2
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Traffic congestion is not a problem
23.1
Public transport is satisfactory
56.2
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Employment finding services are readily available
70.5
Most children have access to a good school
71.2
Lifelong learning opportunities are provided by local institutions
68.3
Businesses are creating new jobs
59.3
Minorities feel welcome
61.3
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Green spaces are satisfactory
70.3
Cultural activities (shows, bars, and museums) are satisfactory
78.5
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Information on local government decisions are easily accessible
58.1
Corruption of city officials is not an issue of concern
41.7
Residents contribute to decision making of local government
47.0
Residents provide feedback on local government projects
59.0
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max

Technologies

Health & Safety
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online reporting of city maintenance problems provides a speedy solution
48.6
A website or App allows residents to easily give away unwanted items
59.1
Free public wifi has improved access to city services
63.1
CCTV cameras has made residents feel safer
55.1
A website or App allows residents to effectively monitor air pollution
40.5
Arranging medical appointments online has improved access
71.5
Mobility
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Car-sharing Apps have reduced congestion
39.2
Apps that direct you to an available parking space have reduced journey time
40.7
Bicycle hiring has reduced congestion
42.7
Online scheduling and ticket sales has made public transport easier to use
60.0
The city provides information on traffic congestion through mobile phones
56.0
Opportunities (Work & School)
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online access to job listings has made it easier to find work
75.8
IT skills are taught well in schools
57.1
Online services provided by the city has made it easier to start a new business
52.0
The current internet speed and reliability meet connectivity needs
63.2
Activities
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online purchasing of tickets to shows and museums has made it easier to attend
78.3
Governance
Score
0
20
40
60
80100
Online public access to city finances has reduced corruption
36.7
Online voting has increased participation
49.3
An online platform where residents can propose ideas has improved city life
46.4
Processing Identification Documents online has reduced waiting times
61.5
Legend
Min
City
Mean
Max