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                    Suburbs and neighbourhoods

                    Leafy suburban street corner with shops and parked cars
                    The City of Melbourne municipality includes suburbs, which are referred to as neighbourhoods, that people from many cultures call home and where diverse private businesses and government organisations are located.

                    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.

                    For more information on our new Neighbourhood Model visit Participate Neighbourhoods.

                      A map of the City of Melbourne municipality showing the ten neighbourhoods in order of North to South: Parkville, Kensington, North Melbourne, Carlton, West Melbourne, Docklands, CBD Hoddle Grid, East Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, Southbank, South Yarra.
                      City of Melbourne Neighbourhoods

                      City of Melbourne Neighbourhoods

                      A map of the City of Melbourne municipality showing the ten neighbourhoods in order of North to South: Parkville, Kensington, North Melbourne, Carlton, West Melbourne, Docklands, CBD Hoddle Grid, East Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, Southbank, South Yarra.
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                      City of Melbourne's suburbs
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                      • Carlton

                        Carlton is a lively suburb, well-known for the Italian cafes and restaurants of the Lygon Street Italian precinct. It is also known for its Victorian buildings and leafy parks and gardens.
                      • Docklands

                        Docklands became part of the City of Melbourne municipality in July 2007. The suburb's 200 hectares of land and water are on Victoria Harbour, west of the city centre.
                      • East Melbourne

                        East Melbourne is an established, affluent area with many 19th century homes, iconic landmarks and parks. The historic Fitzroy, Treasury and Parliament gardens separate East Melbourne from the central city.
                      • Kensington

                        This area consists of Kensington and a small part of neighbouring Flemington including Flemington Racecourse and Melbourne Showgrounds.
                      • North Melbourne

                        North Melbourne is one of the city's most dynamic and complex areas. Its residences are a mix of established and new housing with commercial, industrial, retail and community facilities scattered throughout.
                      • Parkville

                        Parkville is known for its leafy streets, heritage houses and the University of Melbourne's bustling campus and residential colleges.
                      • Southbank

                        The small suburb of Southbank is situated on the southern side of the Yarra River. Southbank includes Southbank Promenade that stretches from Southgate shopping and dining complex to Queensbridge Square.
                      • South Yarra

                        Only a portion of South Yarra is located in the City of Melbourne – the area west of Punt Road. The area to the east is in Stonnington City Council.
                      • West Melbourne

                        West Melbourne is a sprawling region with the Yarra River forming part of its southern border. The west section of West Melbourne is mostly devoted to railway lines, container yards, shipping docks, and industrial, warehouse and wholesale activities. The east is mainly residential.
                      • CBD Hoddle Grid

                        Melbourne, including the central city, has the highest number of businesses and residents in a small area in the municipality.

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