Was surprised by the Melbourne result given the city is one of the most multicultural places in the world which you would assume give it a median result. Done

Was surprised by the Melbourne result given the city is one of the most multicultural places in the world which you would assume give it a median result. Done in 2008 so the current housing price blowout wouldnt explain everyone being totally out for themselves. Maybe tall poppy syndrome or the anti-dole bludger (freeloader) mentality would account for it?