Achieving liveable communities in cities has gained growing interest worldwide over the
past twenty years. It is evident in various scientific literature arguing the livability notion from
different scientific disciplines, such as social and environmental science. Indeed, the Liveability
notion is ambiguous and complex that is perceived differentially according to each scientific
discipline's perspective. Moreover, establishing a consensus over a united understanding of the
“Liveability Dimensions" term might be unreachable. Despite having appeared repetitively
among various academic studies, the intended meaning and content of the “Liveability
Dimensions" term is not necessarily held the same. Indeed, several scholars and organizations
have defined the Liveability dimensions. However, every one of them has introduced his
comprehension of Liveability dimensions based on his perspective or experience drawn from
other scholars' research.
Through a case study analysis, this paper intends to establish a general understanding and
background for the Liveability notion and shed light on the practical meaning of the Liveability
Dimensions. The study was conducted in one of the top liveable cities worldwide, the City of
Melbourne CBD. It is a city that is referred to be among the pioneers interested in the field of
achieving liveable cities over the globe. The case study analysis was performed based on three
main categories that combined reflected the livability dimensions: Physical and Environmental
Indices, Economic Indices, and Social Indices. Through the study analysis, this paper concluded
with a set of urban, economic, and social indices that contribute to creating Liveable city
centers, where people, in the same area, can live, work, and entertain.