Queenscliff, south of Melbourne, is now the only place in Australia that is officially a borough. Meanwhile, many "rural cities" were formed in largely rural areas where the core town is large enough, in terms of population, to be considered a city.
Queenscliff, situated south of Melbourne, is now the sole location in Australia that holds borough status. In contrast, numerous "rural cities" have been established in predominantly rural regions where the central town has a substantial enough population to be regarded as a city.