Melbourne is a township.
Melbourne ( [ ˈmɛlbərn ] ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria , and the second-most populous city in Australia and Oceania . The name `` Melbourne '' refers to an urban agglomeration spanning 9900 km2 , which comprises the broader metropolitan area , as well as being the common name for its city centre . The main passenger airport serving the metropolis and the state is Melbourne Airport ( also called Tullamarine Airport ) , the second busiest in Australia . Melbourne Airport , colloquially known as the Tullamarine airport , is the primary airport serving the city of Melbourne , and the second busiest airport in Australia . Melbourne Airport is the sole international airport of the four airports serving the Melbourne metropolitan area .