7.0M
Population
Melbourne
Capital City
$2,100
Average 1BR rent/month
$24.10
Minimum wage/hr
Visa Pathways.
Skilled Migration
Subclass 482 — Temporary Skill Shortage
Employer-sponsored. Fetch works with VIC-based clients who can sponsor the right candidate. Valid 2–4 years with PR pathway via 186. Requires occupation on the relevant skilled list.
Skilled Migration
Subclass 190 — State nominated PR
Victoria nominates in-demand trade and engineering roles. Permanent residency from day one. Requires skills assessment, minimum 65 points, and an occupation on Victoria's state list.
Working Holiday
Subclass 417 — Working Holiday
For 18–30 year olds (35 for some countries). Work with any Fetch client for up to 6 months. Extend to year 2 or 3 by completing specified regional work — including construction and civil.
Skilled Migration
Subclass 462 — Work and Holiday
For eligible nationalities including USA, Thailand and Vietnam. Same work rights as the 417. Requires a tertiary qualification and no dependent children travelling with you.
Housing Costs.
Inner Melbourne.
Studio / 1BR | $1,700 – $2,300/mo
2BR apartment | $2,400 – $3,200/mo
3BR house | $3,000 – $4,500/mo
Buy (median)| $850k
Outer Suburbs.
1BR unit | $1,300 – $1,700/mo
2BR apartment | $1,700 – $2,200/mo
3BR house | $2,000 – $2,800/mo
Buy (median) | $680k
Regional VIC.
1BR unit| $900 – $1,300/mo
2BR house | $1,300 – $1,700/mo
3BR house | $1,500 – $2,000/mo
Buy (median) |
$580k
