Mckinnon, 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 Mckinnon, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
| Locality | Mckinnon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glen Eira City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.91056 |
| Longitude | 145.03906 |
| Population | 6,878 |
| Density | 4409.0 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 68 m |
| Postcode | 3204 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 13 km south-southeast |
Mckinnon is a locality in the Glen Eira City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,878. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 4409.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 68 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Mckinnon is located at 37.9106°S, 145.0391°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3204.
Mckinnon is a suburb in Melbourne's southeastern expanse, a place where the land gently inclines towards the banks of the nearby Yarra River, its character shaped by a quiet suburban sprawl rather than dramatic natural features. It lies 2.8 km west-north-west of Bentleigh East, VIC (from Bentleigh East, VIC: bearing 298°T), and is situated 10.6 km south-south-east of Melbourne. The streets here are lined with mature trees, their canopies forming leafy tunnels that filter the bright Australian sunlight, casting shifting patterns on the neatly kept lawns and the occasional glimpse of a well-loved brick veneer home. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of mown grass and blooming jacaranda, a testament to the diligent care of its residents, and a subtle whisper of the open paddocks that once dominated this landscape. The terrain itself, a gentle undulation, offers no grand vistas but a sense of groundedness, a comfortable familiarity that draws you into its everyday unfolding.
The history of Mckinnon is intertwined with the broader development of Melbourne’s southern corridor, evolving from agricultural land into the residential heart it is today. Early settlers established dairy farms and market gardens, their labours shaping the initial character of the area before urbanisation began to take hold. While no single industry defines Mckinnon now, its local economy is a mosaic of small businesses, thriving retail strips, and service providers that cater to its predominantly residential population. The suburb is well-served by public transport, including the Mckinnon railway station, a vital artery connecting residents to the wider metropolitan area, underscoring its role as a comfortable, accessible place to live and raise a family. The quality of light here, especially on a clear evening, can transform the ordinary into something quite luminous, bathing the familiar streetscapes in a warm, golden hue, a quiet beauty that speaks of enduring habitation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mckinnon, 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 Mckinnon, in the Glen Eira City local government area.
Detailed location data for Mckinnon includes the postcode (3204), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glen Eira 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 Mckinnon 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. |