Parkville is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3 km (1.9 mi) north of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Melbourne and Merri-bek local government areas. Parkville recorded a population of 7,074 at the 2021 census.
Terrace houses in Parkville
Melbourne city skyline panorama, as seen from Royal Park
Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens in 1940
Aerial panorama of Royal Park. The Melbourne skyline sits on the left of the horizon.
The City of Melbourne is a local government area in Victoria, Australia, located in the central city area of Melbourne. In 2021, the city has an area of 37.7 square kilometres (14.6 sq mi) and had a population of 149,615. The city's motto is "vires acquirit eundo" which means "we gather strength as we go".
Aerial view of the Melbourne skyline from Kings Domain, May 2020
Melbourne Town Hall on Swanston Street built 1870–1887
Flinders Street station
The Tianjin Garden on Spring Street serves as a symbol of Melbourne's close friendship with its sister city Tianjin.