Most Dense in Victoria

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Victoria

1 Southbank 36,502/mi²

2 Melbourne City Centre 23,927/mi²

3 Carlton 23,268/mi²

4 Fitzroy 19,317/mi²

5 Collingwood 18,358/mi²

6 Balaclava 17,394/mi²

7 Windsor 17,317/mi²

8 Flemington 16,820/mi²

9 Richmond 16,429/mi²

10 Saint Kilda 15,718/mi²

11 Seddon 14,423/mi²

12 Fitzroy North 13,743/mi²

13 Abbotsford 12,253/mi²

14 Roxburgh Park 12,248/mi²

15 Brunswick West 11,611/mi²

16 Box Hill 10,632/mi²

17 Northcote 10,402/mi²

18 Ascot Vale 10,338/mi²

19 Bentleigh 10,068/mi²

20 Clifton Hill 10,009/mi²

21 Essendon 8,887/mi²

22 Carlton North 8,462/mi²

23 Meadow Heights 8,365/mi²

24 Chelsea 8,347/mi²

25 Greenvale 8,214/mi²

26 Toorak 7,721/mi²

27 Mentone 7,673/mi²

28 Maidstone 7,572/mi²

29 Yarraville 7,107/mi²

30 Reservoir 6,933/mi²

31 Kensington 6,436/mi²

32 Vermont 6,176/mi²

33 Montmorency 6,126/mi²

34 Watsonia 6,014/mi²

35 Avondale Heights 5,956/mi²

36 Ringwood East 5,947/mi²

37 Maribyrnong 5,931/mi²

38 Gladstone Park 5,776/mi²

39 Heathmont 5,709/mi²

40 Braybrook 5,625/mi²

41 Boronia 5,414/mi²

42 Hoppers Crossing 5,324/mi²

43 Alphington 5,280/mi²

44 Airport West 5,211/mi²

45 Ferntree Gully 5,064/mi²

46 Croydon North 4,970/mi²

47 Croydon 4,872/mi²

48 Albert Park 4,861/mi²

49 Ringwood 4,859/mi²

50 Ringwood North 4,759/mi²

51 Mulgrave 4,636/mi²

52 Wantirna 4,449/mi²

53 Bundoora 4,298/mi²

54 Broadmeadows 3,865/mi²

55 Bayswater 3,803/mi²

56 Thomastown 3,562/mi²

57 Bayswater North 3,394/mi²

58 Kilsyth 3,223/mi²

59 Traralgon 2,915/mi²

60 Wodonga 2,720/mi²

61 Keilor 2,605/mi²

62 Ballarat 2,551/mi²

63 Upwey 2,408/mi²

64 Dromana 2,364/mi²

65 Langwarrin 1,992/mi²

66 Shepparton 1,940/mi²

67 Horsham 1,840/mi²

68 Bendigo 1,828/mi²

69 Ararat 1,619/mi²

70 Lilydale 1,539/mi²

71 Melbourne 1,387/mi²

72 Mildura 1,155/mi²

73 Chirnside Park 1,113/mi²

74 Castlemaine 967/mi²

75 Benalla 946/mi²

76 Warragul 935/mi²

77 Warrandyte 789/mi²

78 Emerald 751/mi²

79 Geelong 591/mi²

80 Mooroopna 571/mi²

81 Warrnambool 472/mi²

82 Cobram 192/mi²

83 Kyneton 183/mi²

84 Healesville 135/mi²

85 Highton 73/mi²

86 West Wodonga 64/mi²

87 Lara 64/mi²

88 Corio 61/mi²

89 Wendouree 59/mi²

90 Grovedale 59/mi²

91 Belmont 55/mi²

92 Leopold 49/mi²

93 Kangaroo Flat 40/mi²

94 Newtown 39/mi²

95 Sebastopol 39/mi²

96 Alfredton 36/mi²

97 Golden Square 34/mi²

98 Norlane 33/mi²

99 Bacchus Marsh 32/mi²

100 Torquay 27/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Victoria pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Southbank leads with 36,502 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Southbank has 36,502 people per square mile — that's roughly 57 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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