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Melbourne vs Vancouver

Melbourne is about 87× larger than Vancouver by administrative area. Melbourne (Australia) covers 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) with a population of 5.4 million, while Vancouver (Canada) covers 115 km² (44 mi²) with 662,248 residents.

Metric Melbourne Vancouver
Area 9,993 km² 115 km²
Area (mi²) 3,858 mi² 44 mi²
Population 5,350,705 662,248
Population density 535 /km² 5,759 /km²
Area ratioMelbourne is ~87× larger by area than Vancouver.

Frequently asked questions

Is Melbourne bigger than Vancouver?

Yes — Melbourne is about 87× larger by area: 9,993 km² vs 115 km².

How big is Melbourne?

Melbourne, Australia, covers about 9,993 km² (3,858 mi²) of administrative area.

How big is Vancouver?

Vancouver, Canada, covers about 115 km² (44 mi²) of administrative area.

Which city has more people, Melbourne or Vancouver?

Melbourne has the larger population: 5.4 million vs 662,248. Population density is about 535 people/km² in Melbourne and 5,759 people/km² in Vancouver.

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