Footscray, 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 Footscray, in the Maribyrnong City local government area.
| Locality | Footscray |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Maribyrnong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.80082 |
| Longitude | 144.8948 |
| Population | 17,131 |
| Density | 3419.4 /km² |
| Area | 5.0 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 3011 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 6 km west-northwest |
Footscray is a locality in the Maribyrnong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 17,131. The locality covers an area of 5.0 km², giving a population density of about 3419.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Footscray is located at 37.8008°S, 144.8948°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3011.
Footscray sprawls along the gentle bends of the Maribyrnong River, its character a vibrant mosaic against the muted greens and greys of the Western Plains. It lies 5.9 km south-south-west of Essendon, VIC (from Essendon, VIC: bearing 192°T), and is situated 8.0 km west-north-west of Melbourne. The air here often carries a subtle, earthy tang, a whisper of the fertile soil that once sustained its early endeavours, mingling with the distant hum of industry. Low-slung brick buildings, some showing the honest weathering of decades, press together along busy thoroughfares, punctuated by splashes of vivid street art that bloom on unexpected corners. The terrain, a patient undulation rather than dramatic peaks, offers broad vistas, allowing the wide Melbourne sky, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and bruised purples at dusk, to dominate the horizon. Across the river, the land rises slightly, a watchful presence that frames the unfolding life of Footscray.
This place, Footscray, was not born of a singular grand design but evolved from the practicalities of a burgeoning colony, its fortunes tied to the river’s capacity for transport and the bounty of the surrounding land. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and later by the burgeoning manufacturing sector, laid down roots that still resonate in the town's enduring spirit. The Maribyrnong River itself, once a vital artery for trade and industry, has transitioned, now offering a more serene backdrop for the diverse communities that call Footscray home. The aroma of spices and roasting meats, a testament to its rich multicultural heritage, now often drifts from its bustling markets and eateries, a fragrant counterpoint to the ghosts of its industrial past, a living testament to the continuous reimagining of this resilient locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Footscray, 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 Footscray, in the Maribyrnong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Footscray includes the postcode (3011), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Maribyrnong 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 Footscray 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. |