City of Whittlesea

City of Whittlesea
Map of Melbourne showing City of Whittlesea
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionGreater Melbourne
Established1862
Council seatSouth Morang
Government
 • MayorLawrie Cox
 • State electorates
 • Federal divisions
Area
 • Total
490 km2 (190 sq mi)
Population
 • Total245,029 (2023)
 • Density500/km2 (1,295/sq mi)
WebsiteCity of Whittlesea
LGAs around City of Whittlesea
Mitchell Mitchell Murrindindi
Hume City of Whittlesea Nillumbik
Merri-bek Darebin Banyule

The City of Whittlesea is a local government area located in the outer northern suburbs of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covers an area of 490 square kilometres (189.2 sq mi), and in June 2023, it had an estimated population of 245,029 and is one of Victoria's fastest growing Municipalities.