Docklands, 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 Docklands, in the Melbourne City local government area.
| Locality | Docklands |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Melbourne City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.81863 |
| Longitude | 144.94311 |
| Population | 15,495 |
| Density | 5914.1 /km² |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 3008 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 2 km west-southwest |
Docklands is a locality in the Melbourne City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 15,495. The locality covers an area of 2.6 km², giving a population density of about 5914.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Docklands is located at 37.8186°S, 144.9431°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3008.
Docklands unfurls along the edge of the Yarra River, a modern precinct where the water’s dark, reflective skin mirrors the sharp angles of contemporary architecture. It lies 1.9 km west-north-west of Southbank, VIC (from Southbank, VIC: bearing 293°T), and is situated 3.4 km west-north-west of Melbourne. The air here carries a faint, metallic tang, a whisper of the industrial past mingling with the briny breath of the nearby Port Phillip Bay. Across the harbour, the sprawling urban heart of Melbourne beats, a constant hum that drifts on the breeze, while within Docklands itself, a different kind of energy pulsates – a blend of calculated design and the restless movement of water. The light, particularly as it softens towards evening, can cast a burnished glow on the glass facades, transforming the stark lines into something akin to a sleeping giant, its metallic scales catching the last rays of the sun.
This is a place born of ambition, a reclamation of former industrial lands into a vibrant commercial and residential hub. Historically, the wharves and warehouses that once dominated this stretch of the Yarra told stories of global trade, of goods arriving and departing, of a city’s lifeblood flowing through its maritime arteries. Today, the echo of that industrious past is present in the very layout of the streets and the enduring presence of the water, though the primary economy has shifted dramatically towards finance, technology, and residential living. The distinctive marina, dotted with sleek vessels, speaks to a contemporary leisure and lifestyle focus, a stark contrast to the rough-and-tumble docks of yesteryear. The precinct is also a canvas for public art, with sculptures and installations punctuating the open spaces, adding layers of cultural dialogue to the urban landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Docklands, 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 Docklands, in the Melbourne City local government area.
Detailed location data for Docklands includes the postcode (3008), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Melbourne 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 Docklands 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. |