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Melbourne is getting closer to overtaking Sydney in population – what does it mean for both cities? – The Guardian
Sydney’s high cost of living is leading a renaissance of the Victorian capital, narrowing the population gap to 200,000 people – the closest since 1930
Paul Keating was once reported to have said: If youre not living in Sydney, youre just camping out.
But it seems fewer people now agree with the former prime ministers assessment of Australias oldest and most populous city.
Melbourne, which has been the underdog in the race for influence and power since the federal parliament moved to Canberra in 1927, seems to be catching up.
The southern capital is now the closest it has been since 1930 to overtaking Sydney as Australias most populous city.
Sydney…
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