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Home and neighbourhood

Discover the character and diversity of the city's neighbourhoods and important information for residents.

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City of Melbourne is a dynamic place made up of 10 suburbs, which are referred to as neighbourhoods, that people from many cultures call home.

The unique neighbourhoods - Carlton, Parkville, East Melbourne, West Melbourne, North Melbourne, Kensington, Docklands, South Yarra, Southbank and the CBD Hoddle Grid – all have their own needs, services and priorities.

Our 37.7 km2 municipality also includes most of Melbourne's famous sporting venues and major parks and gardens. View a map of the City of Melbourne municipality.

Just moved to the City of Melbourne?

Read our new residents' checklist for everything you need to know and do to get settled in.

New residents' checklist
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Neighbourhood Planning Framework

Recognising the unique strengths, needs and outlooks of each part of the city, we use a neighbourhood model and framework to capture and connect with the specific aspirations and priorities of our local communities.

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our acknowledgement

  • Torres Strait Islander Flag
  • Aboriginal People Flag

The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. 

 

We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.