Flemington, 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 Flemington, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
| Locality | Flemington |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moonee Valley City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.78726 |
| Longitude | 144.92325 |
| Population | 7,737 |
| Density | 2705.2 /km² |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 3031 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 5 km northwest |
Flemington is a locality in the Moonee Valley City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,737. The locality covers an area of 2.9 km², giving a population density of about 2705.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 5 km northwest of Melbourne. Flemington is located at 37.7873°S, 144.9232°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3031.
Flemington, a suburb of Melbourne, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle meanderings of Moonee Ponds Creek, its banks often fringed with hardy native grasses and the occasional scattering of established trees that catch the afternoon sun. It lies 4.0 km south-west of Brunswick, VIC (from Brunswick, VIC: bearing 235°T), and is situated 6.7 km north-west of Melbourne. The terrain here is largely flat, a subtle incline leading towards the wider plains of the city beyond, and the air carries a soft, lived-in scent, a blend of urban life and the faint greenness from its parks and reserves. Streets are lined with a variety of residential architecture, from the charming period homes with their decorative eaves to more modern, compact dwellings, all contributing to the suburb's settled character. The sky above Flemington often displays a painterly quality, especially as dusk approaches, with colours bleeding into one another, casting a warm, diffused light over the rooftops and the quiet hum of neighbourhood activity.
The economic pulse of Flemington has long been tied to its proximity to the heart of Melbourne, serving as a residential hub for those drawn to the city's opportunities, yet retaining its own distinct identity. Historically, this area was part of a broader pastoral landholding, and echoes of that open country can still be felt in the spaciousness of some of its parks and the way the streets unfold organically. While large-scale industry is not a defining feature of Flemington today, its local economy thrives on the services and retail catering to its residents, with a vibrant strip of shops and eateries offering a colourful array of goods and culinary delights. The suburb is perhaps most famously associated with its iconic racetrack, a landmark that has drawn crowds and celebrated sporting moments for generations, imbuing Flemington with a unique sporting heritage and a sense of grand occasion that occasionally spills into the everyday rhythm of the streets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flemington, 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 Flemington, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
Detailed location data for Flemington includes the postcode (3031), 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 Flemington 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. |