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Singles in Melbourne

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About Melbourne

  • Melbourne is one of the three largest cities in Australia, with about 5.4 million inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in Victoria.
  • Sydney, the largest city in Australia, is about 713 km away.
  • Close by: Aintree (28 km), Frankston East (39 km) and Wallan (44 km).

First-date ideas for Melbourne

Skip the dinner reservation for a first date in Melbourne. A coffee, a gallery or a walk through a market gives you something to talk about and an easy way to end it after an hour.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Melbourne: questions and answers

How far around Melbourne can I search?

More than 5.5 million people live within 50 km of Melbourne, in 7 towns and cities including Frankston East, Bacchus Marsh and Wallan. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Melbourne free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Melbourne or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Melbourne real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Melbourne?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Australia or abroad.

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