1. Melbourne – ~5,245,182
Victoria’s capital and the state’s dominant urban region, known for its arts, finance, sport, and multicultural life.
2. Geelong – ~180,239
Port city southwest of Melbourne; growing industrial and commuter centre.
3. Ballarat – ~105,348
Historic gold‑rush city inland northwest of Melbourne, with vibrant heritage and education sectors.
4. Bendigo – ~100,649
Inland regional city known for its heritage architecture and annual arts festivals.
5. Shepparton–Mooroopna – ~68,409
Agricultural and service centre in the Goulburn Valley, northeast of Melbourne.
6. Mildura – ~56,972
Major inland horticultural city in the northwest, located on the Murray River.
7. Wodonga – ~43,253
Twin‑city with Albury (NSW), major cross‑border regional centre.
8. Sunbury – ~38,851
Outer northwestern Melbourne‑fringe growth corridor with rapid residential expansion.
9. Warrnambool – ~35,406
Southwest coastal city known for maritime history and tourism.
10. Traralgon–Morwell (Latrobe Valley) – ~26,907
Industrial and energy hub in Gippsland, inland east of Melbourne.
11. Bacchus Marsh – ~24,717
Fringe regional centre with historic orchards and commuter lifestyle.
12. Warragul–Drouin – ~23,051
Eastern growth corridor town and fast‑growing master‑planned communities.
13. Ocean Grove–Barwon Heads – ~19,394
Coastal twin towns near Geelong known for beaches and holiday lifestyle.
14. Torquay–Jan Juc – ~18,534
Surfing and holiday destination on the Surf Coast near the Great Ocean Road.
15. Moe–Newborough – ~16,844
Latrobe Valley city with strong ties to energy infrastructure and aged services.
The above is subject to change.
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