Melbourne 9 (M9)

A Driving force in Victoria

M9 is an alliance of nine-inner Melbourne councils working together to represent 1.4 million Victorians who live, work and raise a family in the heart of our State. Our communities are diverse and dynamic comprising of the municipalities of Melbourne, Darebin, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Merri-bek, Moonee Valley, Port Phillip, Stonnington, and Yarra.

26% of Victoria’s growth by 2051 

1 in 5 Victorians represented across our communities 

30% of Victoria’s Gross Domestic Product contributed 

$15 billion in key public assets under management 

With our region home to major employment precincts, key transport corridors and rapidly growing neighbourhoods, our residents tell us they want:

1. Safer communities 

2. More local infrastructure 

3. Better transport connections

Recognising inner Melbourne’s Growth 

Victoria is the fastest growing state in Australia and Melbourne is on track to become the largest city by population in the nation.

This rapid population growth is driving significant demand for local infrastructure, new housing, better transport links and connectivity, and access to infrastructure and community services.

Growth in inner Melbourne is real, and it needs to be planned for. We understand our communities and we’re ready to work with the Victorian Government to use local knowledge, data and partnerships to be part of the planning for the future. 

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1. Safer communities
Inner-Melbourne’s residents deserve neighbourhoods where they can live, work and socialise safely.
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2. More local infrastructure
Population growth is reshaping inner Melbourne, putting pressure on housing, public spaces and community infrastructure. Strategic investment is needed to deliver the facilities, open spaces and housing solutions that allow our communities to thrive while maintaining liveability.
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3. Better transport connections
Our communities need transport and connectivity solutions that keep pace with growth.
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Resilient Asset Management and Investment Project (RAMI)
Collaborative project to uplift council processes so that critical climate and disaster risks are business as usual considerations in asset management and funding.