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Explore Suburbs by Municipality
Banyule
The 21 suburbs of Banyule City lay on 63 square kilometres north-east of central Melbourne. Banyule has plenty of open spaces and parklands, especially along the Yarra and Plenty River valleys as well as many small businesses offering a range of products
Bayside
The City of Bayside's northern boundary is about 8 kilometres from the Central Business District of Melbourne. The city coastline stretches for 17 kilometres from Head St Brighton in the north to Charman Rd Beaumaris in the south.
Boroondara
The City of Boroondara is in Melbourne's inner and middle-eastern suburbs, 5km east of the CBD. Almost two-thirds of the City is bounded by water courses and parklands including the Yarra River, Gardiner's Creek and Yarra Bend Park.
Brimbank
The City of Brimbank is the second largest municipality in Melbourne, located in the Western Region about 20 kms from the central business district.
Casey
The City of Casey is 40km south east of Melbourne. It is Victoria's largest and fastest-growing municipality and the dominant growth area for sth-eastern Melbourne. It's the third-fastest growing council in Australia behind the Gold Coast & Brisbane City.
Darebin
The City of Darebin is a large, diverse municipality to the north of the central business district that incorporates a mix of residential, industrial and retail areas. The city includes La Trobe University and Northland Shopping Centre.
Frankston
Frankston City is situated on the eastern shore of Port Phillip Bay, about 40km south of Melbourne central business district. It is the major retail, employment, cultural, professional and administrative services centre for Melbourne's south-east.
Glen Eira
The City of Glen Eira is a densely populated and culturally very diverse residential area in the inner south-east of Melbourne. It is home to Caulfield Racecourse and the Caulfield Campus of Monash University.
Greater Dandenong
Located to the south east, Greater Dandenong is the most ethnically diverse area in Victoria and Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre, including over 7,000 businesses, large shopping complexes and the Dandenong Markets.
Hobsons Bay
Hobsons Bay is situated at the northern end of Port Phillip Bay, about 10km west of central Melbourne. With over 20kms of coastline. It is also home to significant coastal wetlands and five creek systems.
Hume
Hume City is a growing, urban fringe municipality about 20 kms from Melbourne's central business district. The southern parts of the city are well-established urban areas, while the north remains rural in character.
Kingston
Kingston City sits beside the north eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay, about 15kms south of the Melbourne central business district.
Knox
The City of Knox is situated in the outer eastern metropolitan area. It is a large municipality that has been through a period of rapid housing and business development over the past three decades.
Manningham
Manningham is located just 12km east of the Melbourne CBD. It is defined by the Yarra River to the north and west, and Koonung Creek to the south. Manningham is a city of contrast, with urban areas as well as rural properties and hobby farms.
Maribyrnong
The City of Maribyrnong is a small, densely populated area, located in the inner west of Melbourne on the edge of the Maribyrnong River. The City has the second most ethnically diverse population in Victoria.
Maroondah
The fast-growing City of Maroondah encompasses many of Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs. The two major retail centres of Maroondah are Ringwood and Croydon.
Melbourne City
The City of Melbourne municipality includes 14 suburbs that people from many cultures call home. The 37.7 km2 municipality includes most of Melbourne's famous sporting venues an
Melton
The City of Melton is a fast growing area on Melbourne's western rural-urban fringe and now consists of around 31 suburbs.
Merri-bek
The City of Merri-bek lies between 4 and 14 kilometres north of central Melbourne. It is bordered by the Moonee Ponds Creek to the west, Merri Creek to the east, Park Street to the south and the Western Ring Road to the north.
Monash
The culturally diverse City of Monash is located 20km south east of Melbourne's central business district.
Moonee Valley
The City of Moonee Valley is located in Melbourne's north-west suburbs. It is a diverse and established residential, commercial and industrial area with a broad range of suburbs serving a range of housing needs.
Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is a popular coastal region south-east of Melbourne's CBD between Port Phillip and Western Port Bays,.
Nillumbik
Nillumbik Shire is 25km north-east of Melbourne and the southern boundary is the Yarra River. The south of Nillumbik is predominantly urban, with commercial centres at Eltham and Diamond Creek. North of the municipality is Kinglake National Park.
Port Phillip
One of the oldest areas of Melbourne, Port Phillip is known for its many dynamic urban villages, a foreshore which stretches for over 11km, cultural diversity, magnificent heritage buildings, artistic expressions and beautiful parks and gardens.
Stonnington
The City of Stonnington is a blue chip area located in Melbourne’s inner south-eastern suburbs, a short distance from the centre of Melbourne and alongside the Yarra River.
Whitehorse
The City of Whitehorse is a major commercial and residential municipality in Melbourne's east, approximately 15 km from Melbourne's CBD. Whitehorse is a mix of quiet residential streets and bustling shopping centres.
Whittlesea
The southern parts of the City of Whittlesea are well established urban areas, while the north remains rural in character. The culturally diverse city incorporates important facilities such as the Northern Hospital Epping and the Epping Plaza Shopping Cen
Wyndham
One of Australia’s fastest growing municipalities, Wyndham City is located on the south-western fringe of Melbourne.
Yarra
The City of Yarra is in the inner eastern and northern suburbs of Melbourne and includes popular suburbs like Carlton North, Fitzroy and Richmond.