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The concept of sustainability encompasses a broad range of interconnected terminology and ideas. To attain the objectives of sustainable development, countries are directing their attention towards many areas, including energy, food consumption, and transportation. Melbourne, as the largest city in Australia, exhibits a diverse economic and cultural landscape. In the realm of sustainability, it is imperative to examine the consumer patterns within specific regions of Melbourne. This investigation aims to ascertain the sustainability of a sample of the Greater Melbourne populations consumer behaviour around sustainability. The study involved the collection of data via a printed questionnaire that asked the sample population about aspects of consumer behaviour and attitudes towards sustainability. This included making decisions such as whether or not to purchase sustainable goods, willingness to pay a premium for eco-friendly products, waste management practices, recycling habits, energy consumption patterns, transportation preferences, engagement in carbon offsetting, consumption of animal-based products, and the purchase of locally produced foods.

Data collected enabled the researcher to gain insights into the current state of sustainability practices in the sample populations daily lives. The data analysis (including both qualitative and quantitative data) reveals a varied pattern across all question categories, indicating a range of attitudes towards sustainable consumption that encompass both positive and negative perspectives which may represent the attitudes of the wider population of Melbourne. It is important to acknowledge that a factor that must be notes is the prevailing state of inflation in Australia that may be having a significant impact on consumer behaviour with regards to sustainable purchasing. The respondents' perspectives indicate a favourable inclination towards sustainable consumerism under several circumstances, including heightened individual environmental consciousness, cost-effectiveness, and individual financial circumstances. This study demonstrates the potential of sustainable consumption to contribute to the objectives of sustainable development in Greater Melbourne. And recommendations have been made to promote the adoption of sustainable consumer behaviour in the future.