Population:
Location:

3.5 million
State of Victoria, on the southeast edge of Australia

City features
• Known as the “World’s Most Livable City”
• A great combination of ultramodern development and 19th-century architecture
• The arts capital of Australia, with theatres, concert venues, galleries and arts events and a thriving local music scene
• Word class sporting teams and events, including Aussie Rules football, the Melbourne Cup (horse racing), the Australian Masters (golf) and the Australian Grand Prix (Formula One racing)

Do more!

• Sun and swim at great beaches just outside the city
• Drive the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Adelaide, one of the most beautiful drives in all of Australia
• Walk the trails of Mornington Peninsula National Park for magnificent views of seascapes

Links
City of Melbourne
CitySearch Melbourne
Melbourne.com
Visit Victoria
VICNET-Victoria's Community Network
Melbourne and Victoria News