Map of Melbourne
Map of Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and one of Australia’s largest metropolitan areas. Viewing Melbourne on a map helps place the city in geographic context — within Australia, the Southern Hemisphere, and the wider world.
Where Melbourne Is Located in Australia
Melbourne is located in southeastern Australia along the northern edge of Port Phillip Bay. It serves as Victoria’s political, economic, and cultural centre.
On a map of Australia, Melbourne appears on the south-eastern coast, south of Sydney and north of Tasmania.
Where Melbourne Sits on a World Map
On a world map, Melbourne is located in the Southern Hemisphere in Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Its coastal position has made Melbourne a major global city for trade, education, sport, and international travel.
Interactive Map of Melbourne
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Melbourne Coordinates
- Latitude: 37.8136° S
- Longitude: 144.9631° E
These coordinates place Melbourne south of the Equator and east of the Prime Meridian, within southeastern Australia.
Melbourne Suburbs and Districts
Melbourne is made up of a central business district surrounded by numerous inner-city and outer suburbs, forming one of the largest urban areas in Australia.
Detailed maps of Melbourne often show suburbs alongside tram lines, major roads, waterways, and parks.
Which Hemisphere Is Melbourne In?
- Southern Hemisphere
- Eastern Hemisphere
Melbourne lies in the Southern and Eastern Hemispheres, consistent with its location in Australia.
The Antipode of Melbourne
The antipode of Melbourne is the point on Earth located directly opposite the city, passing through the planet’s centre.
Melbourne’s antipode lies in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Spain and near the Azores region.
Melbourne Map as a Physical Print
Melbourne can also be explored as a physical map artefact, showing suburb boundaries, coordinates, global position, and its antipode on the opposite side of the Earth.
Available as a limited Antipode map artefact.
