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Western suburbs (Melbourne)

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The western suburbs is the metropolitan area directly west of the Melbourne Central Business District in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Municipalities

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There are five main municipalities ("cities" or "councils") in the western suburbs. These are:

Major suburbs, satellite cities and commercial areas

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The western suburbs of Melbourne boast some of the oldest landmarks and housing in Melbourne, while also introducing new suburbs and a large portion of Melbourne's proud multicultural community. Suburbs include:

City of Brimbank

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City of Maribyrnong

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City of Melton

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City of Wyndham

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City of Hobsons Bay

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Road Setup

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The western suburbs have relied for years on the transportation directly from famous long stretches of road that have now been connected to large freeways for easy access to Melbourne's CBD and neighbouring suburbs.[1]

Major roads are:

  • Anderson Road
  • Ballarat Road
  • Derrimut Road
  • Heaths Road
  • M80 Ring Road (formally as Western Ring Road)
  • Melton Highway (C754)
  • Sayers Road
  • Station Road

References

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