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West Melbourne

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About West Melbourne

West Melbourne works well as a base: 1km from Petrol Circus.

West Melbourne is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 5,588, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, West Melbourne sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add West Melbourne to your route.

About West Melbourne

Dudley Street is a main street in the Melbourne central business district, linking the northern Docklands district to the north-western corner of the CBD. Dudley Street is possibly named after the Governor General from 1908 to 1911, the Second Earl of Dudley, William Humble Ward.

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What are the best things to do in West Melbourne?

West Melbourne offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is West Melbourne located?

West Melbourne is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8101 latitude, 144.9500 longitude.

What is the population of West Melbourne?

West Melbourne has a population of approximately 5,588 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,588
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-37.8101, 144.9500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from West Melbourne

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Petrol Circus

Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.

1 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.

3 km · about 5 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.

7 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

Sandown Raceway

A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near West Melbourne.

Docklands

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 15,495

Melbourne

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 5,350,705

North Melbourne

🇦🇺 Australia

1 km awayPop. 15,395

Melbourne City Centre

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 60,057

Carlton

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 16,055

Southbank

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 22,631

Kensington

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 9,719

Fitzroy

🇦🇺 Australia

3 km awayPop. 10,431

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