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.melbourne is a geographic top-level domain created to represent the city of Melbourne, Australia. It is intended for use by government entities, businesses, and residents with a verified connection to the state of Victoria, promoting local identity and online presence.
Registration is restricted to government bodies, businesses, and residents with a verified address in the State of Victoria, Australia.
The .melbourne extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by ARI Registry Services. .melbourne was introduced in 2014. There are currently 5,061 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 40.12 - 42.73. DNSSEC adoption stands at 0.6%.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .melbourne domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $40.12 | $40.12 | $40.12 |
| dynadot | $42.64 | $42.64 | $42.64 |
Prices checked April 11, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
.melbourne was delegated to The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, on July 7, 2014. ARI Registry Services was selected by the Victorian government to operate the TLD as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program. The goal is to foster local economic growth, digital innovation, and community identity online by offering a geo-specific namespace.
The .melbourne TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .melbourne TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
5,061
0.6%
If .melbourne doesn't meet your needs, consider these alternatives:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .melbourne |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 5,061 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 0.6% |
| Registration Price | USD 40.12 - 42.73 |
| Renewal Price | USD 40.12 - 42.73 |
| Registry Operator | ARI Registry Services |
| Introduced | 2014-07-03 |
| Restrictions | Registration is restricted to government bodies, businesses, and residents with a verified address in the State of Victoria, Australia. |
Registration density analysis for .melbourne domains by character length. Currently 3,457 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
3.5K
Peak Saturation
0.82%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
0.9%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 144 | 0.82% | |
| 4 chars | 254 | 0.06% | |
| 5 chars | 342 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 363 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 374 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 423 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 457 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 418 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 367 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 315 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Applicants must provide proof of a physical address in the State of Victoria, Australia. Registration is not open to entities outside Victoria.
The .melbourne TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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