Alphington, 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 Alphington, in the Darebin City local government area.
| Locality | Alphington |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Darebin City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.7781 |
| Longitude | 145.0301 |
| Population | 5,702 |
| Density | 2014.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.8 km² |
| Elevation | 36 m |
| Postcode | 3078 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 7 km northeast |
Alphington is a locality in the Darebin City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,702. The locality covers an area of 2.8 km², giving a population density of about 2014.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 36 m above sea level. It lies approximately 7 km northeast of Melbourne. Alphington is located at 37.7781°S, 145.0301°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3078.
Alphington sprawls gently along the northern bank of the Yarra River, its character a quiet negotiation between suburban calm and the persistent whisper of the waterway. It lies 2.6 km east-south-east of Northcote, VIC (from Northcote, VIC: bearing 104°T), and is situated 7.0 km north-east of Melbourne. The land here, though shaped by human hands, retains a subtle undulation, a legacy of the ancient river terraces that guide its contours. Mature eucalypts, remnants of the original bushland, stand sentinel in parks and private gardens, their silvery leaves catching the light and casting a dappled, shifting shade on the footpaths below. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of river mist and the rich, dark soil that underpins the neighbourhood. This is a place where the urban hum is softened, where the broad sweep of the Yarra offers a constant, grounding presence, a watery artery pulsing through the green veins of the suburb.
Historically, Alphington's identity has been shaped by its proximity to the Yarra and its role as a thoroughfare and a place of industry. Early land grants and subsequent subdivision saw it evolve from a pastoral landscape to a more developed residential area, though traces of its agricultural past linger in the names of streets and the enduring presence of larger blocks of land. The Darebin Creek, a tributary of the Yarra, also played a significant part in shaping the local terrain and attracting early settlement. While heavy industry has largely receded, the echoes of its presence can be found in the older brick buildings and the careful regeneration of industrial sites into more contemporary uses. The local economy today is a tapestry of small businesses, neighbourhood shops, and the daily commute of its residents to larger employment centres, all contributing to the unhurried rhythm of Alphington life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alphington, 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 Alphington, in the Darebin City local government area.
Detailed location data for Alphington includes the postcode (3078), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Darebin 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 Alphington 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. |