Glenroy, 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 Glenroy, in the Merri-Bek City local government area.
| Locality | Glenroy |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Merri-Bek City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.7041 |
| Longitude | 144.921 |
| Population | 23,792 |
| Density | 2664.3 /km² |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Postcode | 3046 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 13 km north-northwest |
Glenroy is a locality in the Merri-Bek City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 23,792. The locality covers an area of 8.9 km², giving a population density of about 2664.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 102 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Glenroy is located at 37.7041°S, 144.9210°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3046.
Glenroy, a suburb etched into the northwestern fringe of Melbourne, unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where the urban sprawl begins to soften into broader skies. It lies 5.1 km north-north-east of Essendon, VIC (from Essendon, VIC: bearing 12°T), and is situated 14.7 km north-north-west of Melbourne. The character of Glenroy is one of quiet resilience, a place where established neighbourhoods with their mature trees meet newer developments, all sharing the same pale Australian sunlight. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown grass and the distant hum of the city, a quiet contrast to the more boisterous coastal breezes or the dry dust of the inland plains. The land itself, though tamed and settled, retains a subtle reminder of its past, with pockets of native vegetation hinting at what lay before the houses and streets claimed their dominion.
Historically, Glenroy's story is one of gradual expansion, a testament to Melbourne's relentless growth. Its early days were shaped by agricultural pursuits, with the land yielding its bounty to feed a burgeoning population, a far cry from the predominantly residential and commercial character it holds today. The local economy is now a diverse tapestry, woven from small businesses, retail centres, and the daily comings and goings of its residents to workplaces across the metropolitan area. Glenroy is known for its established community feel, a place where families have put down roots, and a sense of belonging has quietly, steadily taken hold, a subtle but enduring characteristic of this part of the city.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenroy, 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 Glenroy, in the Merri-Bek City local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenroy includes the postcode (3046), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Merri-Bek 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 Glenroy 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. |