Melbourne, Florida
About Melbourne
Melbourne is a thriving city in eastern Florida with an estimated population of 87,561. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#408 nationwide).
Melbourne holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 44.19 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,981 residents per square mile.
📰 Melbourne News Today
- Nighttime Lane Closure: Babcock Street, August 27 City of Melbourne, FL · Aug 18
- 1 dead, 2 hurt in Melbourne crash, troopers say WKMG · Aug 15
- Florida Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash in Melbourne WFTV · Aug 14
- Northrop Grumman Celebrates Major Expansion of Melbourne Campus to Support Sixth-Generation Airpower Northrop Grumman · Aug 3
- Youth football team vows accountability after fight breaks out at West Melbourne game FOX 35 Orlando · Aug 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Melbourne Unique
- Positioned in eastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 87,561.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Melbourne
- Applebee's — american
- Banzai — thai
- Beef O'Brady's — american
- Chez Quan's — thai
- Ciao Italian Grill — italian
- Delicias Conchita — mexican
- Flames Mediterranean Bar & Grill — mediterranean
- Hop Bo — chinese
- IHOP — breakfast
- Nami’s Korean Bistro — korean
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- American Muscle Car Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Melbourne
- Ballard Park reviews ★
- Houston Park reviews ★
- Lake Washington Park reviews ★
- Rossetter Park reviews ★
- Saint John's Park reviews ★
- Sunset Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Melbourne
- CROTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- DR. W.J. CREEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- EAU GALLIE HIGH SCHOOL
- HARBOR CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LYNDON B. JOHNSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
- MELBOURNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- PALM BAY MAGNET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
- ROY ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SABAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SOUTH AREA ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER
- STONE MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL
- SUNTREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- UNIVERSITY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Viera Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Holmes Regional Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Circles Of Care, Inc · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.