Elevation
Melbourne elevation
Melbourne, Australia is 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level.
What 82 feet means in Melbourne
Among the 200 cities on this site, Melbourne is one of the lowest. At 82 ft the thinner air is not something most people notice day to day.
Air pressure. Air pressure falls as you climb, about 1 inHg for every 1,000 ft near the ground. In Melbourne a barometer that is not corrected to sea level reads around 29.83 inHg on an average day, while the weather forecast still quotes a sea-level number near 29.92 inHg. See today’s live barometric pressure in Melbourne.
Cooking. Water boils at about 212 °F (99.9 °C) here, almost the same as at sea level. Boiling point at altitude
Where the number comes from. The elevation is for the city center point in the GeoNames gazetteer, taken from a digital elevation model. To check the exact elevation where you are standing, use What is my elevation?
Elevation of places near Melbourne
| Place | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney, Australia | 190 | 58 | 443 mi |
| Brisbane, Australia | 89 | 27 | 854 mi |
| Auckland, New Zealand | 141 | 43 | 1632 mi |
| Perth, Australia | 112 | 34 | 1691 mi |
| Jakarta, Indonesia | 52 | 16 | 3236 mi |
| Singapore, Singapore | 75 | 23 | 3764 mi |
| Manila, Philippines | 43 | 13 | 3943 mi |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | 184 | 56 | 3958 mi |
Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Melbourne?
Melbourne, Australia is about 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level, measured at the city center. Neighborhoods higher or lower in the city can differ by a few hundred feet.
What is the air pressure in Melbourne because of its elevation?
On a standard day the air pressure at 82 ft is about 29.83 inHg (1010 hPa), 100% of sea-level pressure. Each breath holds about 100% as much oxygen as at sea level. Live barometric pressure in Melbourne.
At what temperature does water boil in Melbourne?
About 212 °F (99.9 °C), compared with 212 °F (100 °C) at sea level, so pasta, eggs and beans take a little longer to cook.