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Melbourne · Suburb / Locality

Total population

54,9412021▲ +93.7%

Melbourne's population is 54,941 — among the highest in the country, far higher than the typical suburb (156).

It ranks 4th of 15,352 suburbs nationally — higher than 100% of them.

Melbourne has a higher population than nearby Richmond (Vic.), South Yarra and Southbank.

Since 2011, it has risen 94% (from 28,371) — a bigger change than the national rise of 18%.

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📍 Melbourne, Suburb / Locality

Trend across censuses

20k30k40k50k60k2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202128,37147,28554,941

Where Melbourne sits

1101001.0k10k67k

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Melbourne — higher than 100% of areas.

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Total population in nearby areas

  1. Richmond (Vic.)28,587
  2. South Yarra25,028
  3. Southbank22,631
  4. Carlton (Vic.)16,055
  5. South Melbourne11,548
  6. Fitzroy (Vic.)10,431
  7. Collingwood (Vic.)9,179
  8. East Melbourne4,896
  9. Cremorne (Vic.)2,158
  10. South Wharf71

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