Laverton, 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 Laverton, in the Wyndham City local government area.
| Locality | Laverton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wyndham City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85688 |
| Longitude | 144.76646 |
| Population | 5,001 |
| Density | 1305.7 /km² |
| Area | 3.8 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 3028 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 18 km west-southwest |
Laverton is a locality in the Wyndham City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,001. The locality covers an area of 3.8 km², giving a population density of about 1305.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Laverton is located at 37.8569°S, 144.7665°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3028.
Laverton lies in a broad, gently sloping plain, a landscape etched by the slow work of water and wind. It lies 5.5 km north of Point Cook, VIC (from Point Cook, VIC: bearing 9°T), and is situated 9.7 km east-south-east of Tarneit. The earth here, a rich ochre under a vast, often brilliant blue sky, gives way to scattered pockets of native grasses and hardy scrub, their muted greens and browns a testament to the dry summers and the occasional, life-giving rains. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crispness that hints at the cooler inland climate, a stark contrast to the coastal breath of neighbouring suburbs. As the sun begins its descent, the sky can ignite in a fiery display of oranges and purples, casting long, deep shadows that stretch across the open ground, lending a quiet, almost solemn beauty to the scene.
Originally, this land was part of a larger agricultural tapestry, its early settlers drawn to the fertile soil for farming and grazing. The legacy of those times can still be glimpsed in the occasional remnant fence line or the weathered timbers of a long-abandoned shearing shed, whispers of a time when Laverton’s economy was tied to the bounty of the earth. Today, while still retaining some of that rural character, Laverton has evolved, becoming a significant hub within the Wyndham City area, its development driven by a burgeoning population and a diverse local economy that encompasses light industry and a growing retail sector. The presence of several educational institutions has also shaped its modern identity, drawing students and academics and infusing the streets with a youthful energy that complements the enduring, grounded spirit of the place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Laverton, 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 Laverton, in the Wyndham City local government area.
Detailed location data for Laverton includes the postcode (3028), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wyndham 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 Laverton 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. |