City Overview

Melbourne CBD is known as the core centre and hub of Melbourne’s inner suburbs. It is famous for its alleyways and arcades as well as its stunning parklands, lakes and gardens that envelop its fringes. The population is close to 50,000 and the CBD is one of Australia’s leading financial centres. The Hoddle Grid is the overlay of streets that form the Melbourne CBD spanning 1 x ½ mile grid that is filled with acclaimed restaurants, bars and cafes and is noted for its fusion of contemporary and Victorian architecture. The city itself is a multicultural blend of sights, tastes and sounds.


Melbourne CBD Region Guide