Avondale Heights, 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 Avondale Heights, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
| Locality | Avondale Heights |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moonee Valley City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.76286 |
| Longitude | 144.86303 |
| Population | 12,388 |
| Density | 2289.8 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 48 m |
| Postcode | 3034 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 10 km west-northwest |
Avondale Heights is a locality in the Moonee Valley City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 12,388. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 2289.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 48 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Avondale Heights is located at 37.7629°S, 144.8630°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3034.
Avondale Heights unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes, where suburban sprawl has softened the edges of what was once more rugged terrain. It lies 4.3 km west-south-west of Essendon, VIC (from Essendon, VIC: bearing 249°T), and is situated 12.5 km north-west of Melbourne. The streets here are often lined with mature trees, their canopies creating dappled shade on the footpaths, and the air, particularly on a still afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming jasmine and freshly mown grass. Views from higher points offer a patchwork of rooftops interspersed with pockets of green parkland, a testament to a deliberate effort to retain some of the area's natural character amidst development. The overall impression is one of quiet domesticity, a place where the rhythm of daily life is measured by the school run, the evening dog walk, and the distant hum of traffic on arterial roads, a sound that rarely intrudes but serves as a constant reminder of its connection to the wider metropolis.
The history of Avondale Heights is intrinsically linked to the post-war expansion of Melbourne, a period that saw this area transform from semi-rural holdings into a desirable residential precinct. While no single, defining industry shaped its early character, the land was historically a mix of market gardens and smaller farms, supplying the burgeoning city with fresh produce. Today, the local economy is primarily driven by retail and services, with a scattering of small businesses and neighbourhood centres catering to the residents. A notable feature is the presence of several well-regarded primary and secondary schools, which have become focal points for the community and attract families from neighbouring suburbs, reinforcing Avondale Heights' reputation as a solid, family-oriented place to live. The subtle colour of the soil, a rich terracotta that shows itself after rain, hints at the underlying geology and the agricultural past that continues to inform the character of Avondale Heights.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Avondale Heights, 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 Avondale Heights, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
Detailed location data for Avondale Heights includes the postcode (3034), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moonee Valley 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 Avondale Heights 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. |