Boronia, 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 Boronia, in the Knox City local government area.
| Locality | Boronia |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Knox City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85382 |
| Longitude | 145.28957 |
| Population | 23,607 |
| Density | 2094.7 /km² |
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 3155 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 29 km east |
Boronia is a locality in the Knox City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 23,607. The locality covers an area of 11.3 km², giving a population density of about 2094.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km east of Melbourne. Boronia is located at 37.8538°S, 145.2896°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3155.
Boronia lies at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, a place where the foothills begin their gentle climb towards higher, forested country. It lies 3.7 km north-north-east of Ferntree Gully, VIC (from Ferntree Gully, VIC: bearing 13°T), and is situated 11.0 km east-north-east of Glen Waverley. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of eucalyptus and fern, a perfume that clings to the winding streets lined with a mix of newer brick homes and older, character-filled bungalows. The land itself is a subtle study in greens and browns, a rich, fertile soil that supports a generous canopy of native trees and the manicured lawns of suburban gardens. Shadows lengthen and deepen in the late afternoon, painting the gables and verandas with a warm, ochre light, and the distant murmur of traffic from the nearby main road is softened by the rustling leaves.
Historically, Boronia was part of a broader agricultural landscape, its fertile ground once dedicated to orchards and small farms that fed the burgeoning city of Melbourne. The railway line, a vital artery for transporting produce and travellers, was instrumental in its development, transforming it from a quiet rural outpost to a more accessible residential centre. Today, while the agricultural past has largely receded, replaced by suburban sprawl, the echoes remain in the names of streets and the occasional remnant paddock. The local economy is now primarily driven by retail and services, catering to the needs of its residents, with a small but vibrant commercial centre bustling with shops and cafes that offer a friendly, neighbourly atmosphere, a place where the pace of life still allows for a chat over the counter.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Boronia, 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 Boronia, in the Knox City local government area.
Detailed location data for Boronia includes the postcode (3155), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Knox 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 Boronia 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. |