Keilor East, 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 Keilor East, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
| Locality | Keilor East |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moonee Valley City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.73672 |
| Longitude | 144.85671 |
| Population | 15,078 |
| Density | 1556.0 /km² |
| Area | 9.7 km² |
| Elevation | 68 m |
| Postcode | 3033 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 13 km northwest |
Keilor East is a locality in the Moonee Valley City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 15,078. The locality covers an area of 9.7 km², giving a population density of about 1556.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 68 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km northwest of Melbourne. Keilor East is located at 37.7367°S, 144.8567°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3033.
Keilor East unfolds across a gently undulating landscape, where the broad sweep of the Maribyrnong River acts as a defining artery. It lies 4.2 km east-north-east of St Albans, VIC (from St Albans, VIC: bearing 73°T), and is situated 14.8 km north-west of Melbourne. Here, the earth, a rich, ochre-tinged clay, slopes towards the water, its textures softened by the hardy native grasses and the scattered resilience of gum trees. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a dry, sun-warmed scent, a subtle perfume of eucalypt and dry earth that speaks of the region's enduring connection to the land. The suburban sprawl, a mosaic of brick homes and manicured lawns, has settled into this terrain, respecting its inherent topography rather than imposing upon it, creating a sense of quiet integration.
The history of Keilor East is intertwined with the fertile plains that have sustained life for millennia. Before European settlement, the area was a rich hunting and gathering ground for Indigenous peoples, its bounty drawn from the river and surrounding woodlands. Later, as Melbourne expanded, these lands became vital for market gardening and agriculture, supplying the burgeoning city with fresh produce. The legacy of this rural past still subtly colours the character of Keilor East, with remnants of old farm fences occasionally glimpsed between modern developments and a general appreciation for open spaces. The economic life of Keilor East today is largely residential and supported by local businesses, but the echoes of its agricultural heritage are a quiet undercurrent, a reminder of the land's long and productive history.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Keilor East, 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 Keilor East, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
Detailed location data for Keilor East includes the postcode (3033), 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 Keilor East 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. |