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Melbourne

VIC 3000 • Greater Melbourne

54,941
Population (2021)
$44,928
Median Income
6.50 km²
Area
$381/wk
Median Rent
Inner CityCultural HubStudent LivingUrban Lifestyle

About Melbourne

Melbourne's CBD is the beating heart of Victoria, a dense urban precinct home to nearly 55,000 residents amid the towers, laneways, and cultural institutions that define the city. The Hoddle Grid offers world-class public transport with trains, trams, and buses connecting every corner of the metropolis. International students and young professionals dominate the demographics, with lower median incomes reflecting the student population rather than poverty.

Living in Melbourne's CBD means embracing urban intensity—rooftop bars, laneway cafes, world-class dining, and cultural venues at your doorstep. The Arts Precinct, sporting stadiums, and shopping on Bourke Street Mall provide endless entertainment. Apartment living dominates, attracting students, young professionals, and empty-nesters who crave the energy of city life. It's Australia's cultural capital, offering a lifestyle that trades space for access to everything.

Melbourne falls under postcode 3000 and is governed by Melbourne Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Prahran (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3000
Urban Area
Melbourne - Central
LGA / Council
Melbourne
Federal Electorate
Macnamara
State Electorate
Prahran (Southern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.83°, 144.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
6.50 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Elizabeth Street & Flinders Street Melbourne 3000 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Lonsdale & Swanston Street Melbourne 3000 VIC
  • ALDI
    501 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$381
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
1.7 people
Median Age
29 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

41 state housing + 144 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
47,285
Census 2021
54,941
▲ 16.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,664
Income 2021
$44,928
▲ 62.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 14,618
Born Overseas 35,145

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 8,279
  • 2. India 3,865
  • 3. Malaysia 3,407
  • 4. Indonesia 2,007
  • 5. Thailand 1,403
  • 6. South Korea 1,184
  • 7. Philippines 1,150
  • 8. Vietnam 1,150
  • 9. New Zealand 1,037
  • 10. England 1,009

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 16,763
English 8,219
Australian 5,065
Indian 3,653
Irish 2,986
Scottish 2,343
Italian 1,609
Vietnamese 1,346
Filipino 1,324
Korean 1,299

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,007
Both parents born in Australia
38,396
Both parents born overseas
3,222
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.3%
Christianity
22.4%
Buddhism
9.0%
Hinduism
6.7%
Islam
2.5%
Judaism
0.8%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,079 (2.0%)
5-14 years
1,213 (2.2%)
15-19 years
1,928 (3.5%)
20-24 years
11,553 (21.0%)
25-34 years
21,067 (38.3%)
35-44 years
8,110 (14.8%)
45-54 years
3,722 (6.8%)
55-64 years
2,792 (5.1%)
65-74 years
2,042 (3.7%)
75-84 years
1,040 (1.9%)
85+ years
405 (0.7%)

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