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Melbourne

VIC 3000 • Greater Melbourne

54,941
Population (2021)
$75,296
Median Household Income
6.50 km²
Area
$381/wk
Median Rent
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About Melbourne

Melbourne 3000 is Victoria's central business district, the Hoddle Grid in the City of Melbourne, with the Yarra River along its southern edge. The 2021 Census counted 54,941 residents, up from 47,285 in 2016, with a median age of 29 and an average household of 1.7 people. Median weekly personal income was $864 and median weekly household income was $1,448, while the 2023-24 postcode median taxable income was $34,511. Apartment living dominates this 6.5 square kilometre grid, and 10,731 residents were attending university.

Flinders Street, Southern Cross, Melbourne Central, Parliament and Flagstaff stations are in the suburb, and Town Hall and State Library stations serve Metro Tunnel trains under Swanston Street. The Free Tram Zone covers the Hoddle Grid, so most short trips are on foot or by tram. Queen Victoria Market, Bourke Street Mall, the State Library of Victoria and the central laneways are all inside the postcode, with Federation Square beside Flinders Street. In 2021, 35,145 residents were born overseas, led by China, India and Malaysia, and only 2,292 residents were aged under 15.

Melbourne falls under postcode 3000 and is governed by the Melbourne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Macnamara, while state elections fall under 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
Population Density
8,446 /km²
Elevation
19m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Melbourne for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏢Unit / Apartment
$568K
666 sales · ▼ 2.2% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3000

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3000, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$30,216
Median 2023–24
$34,511
▲ 14.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,233

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3000; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

Census personal income 2016 vs 2021

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$44,928 / yr
$864/wk
Household
$75,296 / yr
$1448/wk
Family
$108,316 / yr
$2083/wk
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🏠 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)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Melbourne Central
0.4 km
5 min from the GPO
Flinders Street
0.6 km
8 min from the GPO
Southern Cross
1.1 km
13 min from the GPO

Bus Services

  • Yarra Trams Free Tram Zone, including routes 19, 57, 58 and 59 — Across the Hoddle Grid, including Queen Victoria Market and Federation Square Most trips inside the zone take under 15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
0 km
By Train
Flinders Street, Southern Cross, Melbourne Central, Parliament, Flagstaff, Town Hall and State Library are in the suburb
By Car (Peak)
5 to 15 min across the grid
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 to 10 min across the grid

🛣️ Melbourne 3000 is the CBD. The Free Tram Zone covers the Hoddle Grid and the Queen Victoria Market edge. Walking is usually the quickest way around the centre.

Walkability Walker's Paradise

Footpaths, trams and stations cover the Hoddle Grid, so daily errands do not require a car.

🛒 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

👥 Population of Melbourne

Census 2016
47,285
Census 2021
54,941
▲ 16.2% growth
Est. 2026 projection
~63,840

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
📈 2026 estimate: projection from census growth trend, not an official figure

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Melbourne Local Government Area, which contains Melbourne. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
550.4 / 100k
2yr Up 22.3% 10yr Down 10.8%
Motor vehicle theft
785.3 / 100k
2yr Up 73.2% 10yr Up 76.2%
Non-FV assault
1,345.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 14.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
26.2 / 100k
2yr Down 19.7% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
2,849.7 / 100k
2yr Up 154.0% 10yr Up 99.5%
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🌍 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

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%

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📊 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melbourne known for? +

Melbourne 3000 is the Hoddle Grid, Victoria's central business district, known for its stations, tram network, laneways, Bourke Street Mall and Queen Victoria Market. Federation Square and Flinders Street Station sit on the Yarra River edge. In 2021 it was home to 54,941 people, with a median age of 29.

How far is Melbourne from Melbourne CBD? +

Melbourne 3000 is the CBD, so there is no separate trip into the city. The General Post Office, near Bourke and Elizabeth streets, is about a 5 minute walk from Melbourne Central and about an 8 minute walk from Flinders Street. Driving across the grid usually takes 5 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

Does Melbourne have public transport? +

Flinders Street, Southern Cross, Melbourne Central, Parliament and Flagstaff are all in the suburb, and Town Hall and State Library stations serve the Metro Tunnel. Trams in the Free Tram Zone cover the grid, including Queen Victoria Market stops on routes 19, 57, 58 and 59. Walking is often the quickest way for short CBD trips.

Is Melbourne a good place to live? +

The CBD suits students and young professionals who want stations, trams, shops and restaurants at the door and do not need a house or a car. The 2023-24 postcode median taxable income was $34,511, sitting alongside a large student population and many young households. An average household of 1.7 people, and only 2,292 residents aged under 15, shows the suburb is oriented to small households.

What is the postcode for Melbourne? +

The postcode for the Melbourne CBD suburb is 3000. Neighbouring areas such as East Melbourne, West Melbourne and Southbank use different postcodes.

What is the average income in Melbourne? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Melbourne is about $864 per week (around $44,900 per year). The median household income is $1,448 per week and the median family income is $2,083 per week.

What is the median house price in Melbourne? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median unit/apartment price is $567,500, down 2.2% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Melbourne? +

The median age in Melbourne is 29. The largest age group is 25–34 (21,067 residents, around 38%). Around 8% of residents are under 20 and about 6% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Melbourne a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Melbourne is part of the Melbourne LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Melbourne? +

The population of Melbourne is 54,941 according to the 2021 Census, up 16.2% from 47,285 in 2016. Projecting that growth trend forward, the estimated 2026 population of Melbourne is around 63,840. This is a projection, not an official ABS figure.

How much is rent in Melbourne? +

In Melbourne, the median weekly rent is $381, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,800 (2021 Census).