Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria, and the second most-populous city in Australia, after Sydney.The city's name generally refers to a 9,993 km² area, comprising an urban agglomeration of 31 local government areas. The name is also used to specifically refer to the local government area named City of Melbourne, whose area is centred on the Melbourne central business district and some immediate surrounds.
Population: 5,350,705 (2024) (2nd)
Established: 30 August 1835
Elevation: 31 m (102 ft)
Area: 9,992.608 km² (3,858.2 sq mi) (GCCSA)
Location: 669 km (416 mi) SW of Canberra · 730 km (454 mi) SE of Adelaide · 877 km (545 mi) SW of Sydney · 1,687 km (1,048 mi) SW of Brisbane · 3,337 km (2,074 mi) SE of Perth
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