Companies in Melbourne

United Kingdom|43.2% formed since 2020|6% inactive|Data updated 13 Sept 2026
88
Active

88 active companies are registered in Melbourne with Companies House. Out of 96 companies ever registered here, 6 are no longer active — a 92% survival rate. Business formation remains steady, with 43.2% of current companies established since 2020. A wave of registrations in the 2010s accounts for 42% of active companies, pointing to a decade of strong entrepreneurial activity. The most common industry sector is other, with 35 companies. The average company age is 10.1 years. The earliest company registration in Melbourne dates back to 1908.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, September 2026

88
Active Companies
96
Total Registered
1908
Oldest Company
43.2%
Growth (2020s)

A local business community with 88 active companies and growing.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
39%
43%
Pre-1990: 5
1990s: 2
2000s: 11
2010s: 37
2020s: 41

Top Industries

Other35

Data Signals

Governance
2382 src
Financial
1384 src
Compliance
527 src
Risk
404 src
Trade
281 src
quality
32 src
ESG
22 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in Melbourne is 10.1 years old. There are 3 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area.

10.1 yrs
Avg company age
3
FCA regulated

Company Size Breakdown

Large: 5 (100%)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in Melbourne?

There are 88 active companies registered in Melbourne, out of 96 total. 6 (6%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in Melbourne?

The top industries in Melbourne include Other (35 companies).

How fast is Melbourne growing as a business hub?

43.2% of currently active companies in Melbourne were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in Melbourne?

Our database contains 501 data signals across 7 categories for active companies in Melbourne. The largest category is Governance with 238 signals from 2 sources.

When was the first company registered in Melbourne?

The oldest company registration in Melbourne dates back to 1908, spanning over 118 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.