City of Melbourne

The City of Melbourne is an administrative district in the state of Victoria that covers the central core and several adjoining neighborhoods. The area follows a grid street layout connecting parks, office towers and residential zones across the inner urban zone.

Settlers from Tasmania founded the settlement along the Yarra River in 1835, which gained town status in 1842. Queen Victoria granted city status five years later, making it the first city in what was then the District of Port Phillip.

The district maintains sister city relationships with international partners including Osaka, Tianjin, Thessaloniki, Boston, and Milan, fostering global cultural exchanges.

A tram network runs through the district and several railway stations provide access to different parts of the city. The central area is walkable, while public transport connects to outlying neighborhoods.

Council House 2, the municipal office building, was the first structure in the world to receive a six-star environmental rating in 2006. This recognition honored groundbreaking solutions in sustainable architecture and energy efficiency.

Location: Victoria

Inception: August 12, 1842

Capital city: Melbourne central business district

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

Shares border with: City of Yarra, City of Hobsons Bay, City of Maribyrnong, City of Moonee Valley, City of Merri-bek, City of Stonnington, City of Port Phillip

Phone: +61396589658

Website: https://melbourne.vic.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -37.81361,144.96306

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:34