Explore Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Melbourne, VIC map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Victoria or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Melbourne and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Melbourne.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Melbourne |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Melbourne City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.82748 |
| Longitude | 144.97988 |
| Population | 5,350,705 |
| Density | 820660.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 3004 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 2 km southeast |
Melbourne is a locality in the Melbourne City local government area of Victoria, Australia. With a population of 5,350,705, it is one of the largest cities in Australia. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 820660.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km southeast of Melbourne. Melbourne is located at 37.8275°S, 144.9799°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3004.
Melbourne unfurls along the northern bank of the Yarra River, its urban heart a gentle slope towards the water, giving way to the broader expanse of Port Phillip Bay to the south. It lies 1.5 km east of Southbank, VIC (from Southbank, VIC: bearing 99°T), and is situated 13.0 km south of Reservoir. This is a landscape shaped by the patient sculpting of water, where the river, a silver ribbon in the morning light, flows with a steady purpose towards the sea. The air here often carries a certain crispness, a hint of the bay's breath, particularly as the day draws towards its close and the sky above Melbourne takes on hues of rose and lavender. Even within the city's bustling core, pockets of green emerge, offering respite and a connection to the earth, a reminder of the natural contours that have been overlaid with the intricate patterns of human endeavour.
Melbourne’s story began with the establishment of a colonial settlement, a seed planted on this fertile ground that has since blossomed into a vibrant metropolis. Its economy, once deeply rooted in the wool trade and the gold rushes that defined much of Victoria’s early wealth, has diversified and matured. Today, Melbourne is a powerhouse of finance, education, and technology, with a thriving creative industries sector that pulsates through its laneways and cultural precincts. The city’s industrial heritage, though less visible in the modern skyline, is still etched into the fabric of its older suburbs, a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of generations who built Melbourne from the ground up. The hum of commerce is a constant, yet beneath it lies a more ancient rhythm, the quiet enduring presence of the land itself.
The cultural tapestry of Melbourne is rich and varied, a reflection of its diverse population and its embrace of the arts and sport. The city is a fervent supporter of professional sports, with teams like the Collingwood Magpies in the AFL, the Melbourne Storm in the NRL, and Melbourne City FC in the A-League drawing passionate crowds. Cricket is also king, with the Melbourne Stars a prominent force in the Big Bash League, while the Melbourne Rebels represent the city in Super Rugby and the Melbourne United are a leading NBL franchise. Each year, Melbourne bursts with energy during major events such as the Australian Open tennis tournament and the Melbourne Cup horse race, alongside a calendar filled with festivals celebrating everything from food and film to arts and music. Iconic landmarks such as the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and the Shrine of Remembrance stand as enduring symbols, while the nearby shores of Port Phillip Bay offer the allure of sandy beaches. Renowned institutions like the University of Melbourne and Monash University draw students from across the globe, contributing to Melbourne's intellectual vibrancy. The city has been home to a constellation of celebrated individuals, from the literary prowess of authors like Peter Carey to the acting talents of Cate Blanchett and the musical legacies of artists who have emerged from its dynamic music scene, all of whom have contributed to Melbourne's enduring global reputation.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Melbourne, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Melbourne, in the Melbourne City local government area.
Detailed location data for Melbourne includes the postcode (3004), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Melbourne City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Melbourne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |