Albert Park, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Albert Park, in the Port Phillip City local government area.
| Locality | Albert Park |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Port Phillip City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.84535 |
| Longitude | 144.95161 |
| Population | 6,028 |
| Density | 2122.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 3206 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 4 km south-southwest |
Albert Park is a locality in the Port Phillip City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,028. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 2122.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km south-southwest of Melbourne. Albert Park is located at 37.8454°S, 144.9516°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3206.
Albert Park unfolds as a verdant lung, a generous expanse of emerald lawns and shimmering water that breathes deeply beside the bustling city. It lies 2.5 km south-south-west of Southbank, VIC (from Southbank, VIC: bearing 205°T), and is situated 3.2 km south-west of Melbourne. Ancient, gnarled fig trees, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers, cast dappled shadows across pathways where the air hums with the quiet industry of weekend life. The gentle slope of the land, a soft swell towards the distant glittering harbour, offers sweeping vistas, and in the fading light of day, the surface of the lake transforms into a burnished copper, reflecting the deepening indigo of the sky. Distant laughter drifts on the breeze, mingling with the crisp calls of seabirds, a constant reminder of the nearby saltwater embrace that shapes the very character of this place.
This parkland is not merely a green respite; it is a landscape imbued with the echoes of a maritime past and the enduring spirit of a city that has grown outwards from its shores. Once part of a broader marshland and a vital feeding ground for Indigenous peoples, the area was progressively drained and cultivated as Melbourne expanded. The park's very existence is a testament to the foresight of those who recognised the need for open space, transforming reclaimed land into a celebrated public amenity. Its proximity to the port has historically tied Albert Park to the ebb and flow of trade and travel, a connection still palpable in the salty tang that occasionally perfumes the air, hinting at the working harbour just a stone's throw away. The parkland's embrace of the Albert Park Lake, a man-made jewel, has fostered a distinct local rhythm, one that celebrates recreation, community gatherings, and the simple pleasure of being outdoors.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Albert Park, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Albert Park, in the Port Phillip City local government area.
Detailed location data for Albert Park includes the postcode (3206), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Port Phillip City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Albert Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |