East Melbourne, Administrative district in Melbourne, Australia
East Melbourne extends across 2 kilometers east of Melbourne's Central Business District, featuring Victorian architecture and numerous government buildings.
The district was established in 1837 by surveyor Robert Hoddle, with Charles La Trobe among the first residents to settle in 1840.
The area contains major religious structures including St Patrick's Cathedral, Parliament House, and the old Treasury Building from the 1850s.
The district connects to central Melbourne through multiple tram routes and two railway stations, Parliament and Jolimont, offering efficient transportation options.
Forty-one percent of East Melbourne consists of public parkland, including Treasury Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens for recreational activities.
Location: City of Melbourne
Location: Victoria
Elevation above the sea: 32 m
Shares border with: Collingwood, Melbourne central business district, Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, Abbotsford
GPS coordinates: -37.81300,144.98500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:21
Melbourne Cricket Ground
785 m
John Cain Arena
1.1 km
St Patrick's Cathedral
855 m
Parliament House
1.1 km
Cooks' Cottage
553 m
Anzac Day clash
799 m
Princess Theatre
1.1 km
Melbourne Club
1.1 km
Fitzroy Gardens
442 m
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
1.2 km
Birrarung Marr
1.2 km
Old Treasury Building
934 m
Collins Place
1.1 km
Yarra Park
3.2 km
1 Treasury Place
968 m
Palace Theatre
1.1 km
Rod Laver Arena
1.1 km
Alexandra Gardens
1.4 km
Epworth Freemasons
480 m
Treasury Gardens
803 m
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
903 m
Bishopscourt
93 m
Great Petition
880 m
The Australian Sports Museum
656 m
The Johnston Collection
100 m
Eastern Hill Fire Station
972 m
East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation
1.1 km
Grosvenor Chambers
1 kmReviews
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