Maribyrnong, 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 Maribyrnong, in the Maribyrnong City local government area.
| Locality | Maribyrnong |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Maribyrnong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.77232 |
| Longitude | 144.88446 |
| Population | 12,573 |
| Density | 2286.0 /km² |
| Area | 5.5 km² |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Postcode | 3032 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 8 km west-northwest |
Maribyrnong is a locality in the Maribyrnong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 12,573. The locality covers an area of 5.5 km², giving a population density of about 2286.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 45 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Maribyrnong is located at 37.7723°S, 144.8845°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3032.
Maribyrnong unfolds along the languid curves of its namesake river, a waterway that has shaped its very character. It lies 3.4 km south-west of Essendon, VIC (from Essendon, VIC: bearing 220°T), and is situated 10.4 km north-west of Melbourne. The terrain here is a gentle embrace of low-slung hills and broad, fertile plains, where the air often carries a faint, earthy scent of damp soil and eucalypt. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows, casting a warm, honeyed glow on the scattered residential pockets and the occasional industrial expanse that hint at the area's past and present. The rhythm of Maribyrnong is one of quiet industry and a neighbourly hum, a place where the distant rumble of traffic from the city centre is a muted counterpoint to the closer sounds of children playing and lawnmowers whirring.
Historically, the Maribyrnong River was a vital artery, its banks once alive with the sounds of industry and the promise of settlement. Early land grants and the establishment of industries, particularly those related to manufacturing and defence, left an indelible mark on the landscape. The legacy of these endeavours can still be seen in the sturdy brick buildings and the remnants of old infrastructure that punctuate the more modern developments. While the landscape has transformed, the economic pulse of Maribyrnong still beats with a blend of light manufacturing, warehousing, and a growing service sector, feeding into the broader metropolitan economy. The river itself remains a cherished feature, offering recreational spaces and a connection to the natural world within the urban sprawl, a constant reminder of Maribyrnong's enduring relationship with its waterway.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maribyrnong, 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 Maribyrnong, in the Maribyrnong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Maribyrnong includes the postcode (3032), 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 Maribyrnong 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. |