Collingwood, 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 Collingwood, in the Yarra City local government area.
| Locality | Collingwood |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.80116 |
| Longitude | 144.98833 |
| Population | 9,179 |
| Density | 7115.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Elevation | 25 m |
| Postcode | 3066 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 3 km east-northeast |
Collingwood is a locality in the Yarra City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,179. The locality covers an area of 1.3 km², giving a population density of about 7115.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 25 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Collingwood is located at 37.8012°S, 144.9883°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3066.
Collingwood hums with a restless energy, a district that breathes the vigour of its proximity to the Yarra River and the bustling heart of Melbourne. It lies 2.6 km north-north-west of Richmond, VIC (from Richmond, VIC: bearing 332°T), and is situated 3.0 km north-north-east of Melbourne. Its streets, a labyrinth of terraces and laneways, are etched with the passage of countless footsteps, a vibrant thrumming that rises from the pavement and mingles with the distant clang of trams. The air here carries a unique scent, a blend of roasted coffee beans, the exhaust of passing vehicles, and the faint, ever-present tang of the nearby harbour. Buildings, a fascinating mosaic of old brick and gleaming glass, stand shoulder to shoulder, telling tales of transformation, each facade a silent witness to the district's enduring evolution. The light, especially in the late afternoon, falls with a particular softness, casting long, stretched shadows that lend a theatrical depth to the urban landscape, illuminating the graffiti art that splashes colour across unexpected corners.
Originally a place of industry and working-class endeavour, Collingwood’s story is deeply intertwined with the ebb and flow of Melbourne’s economic tides. Its foundations were laid by those who sought to build a life through hard graft, establishing factories and workshops that once echoed with the rhythmic pulse of machinery. This heritage is still palpable, a ghost in the repurposed warehouses that now house galleries, breweries, and independent boutiques, a testament to the district's capacity for reinvention. The local economy, once dominated by manufacturing, has blossomed into a diverse ecosystem of creative enterprises and hospitality, drawing a steady stream of visitors and residents alike. Collingwood's character, forged in the crucible of its industrial past and tempered by its embrace of the new, is one of defiant individuality and a persistent, forward-looking spirit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Collingwood, 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 Collingwood, in the Yarra City local government area.
Detailed location data for Collingwood includes the postcode (3066), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra 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 Collingwood 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. |