Moorabbin, 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 Moorabbin, in the Kingston City local government area.
| Locality | Moorabbin |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.94164 |
| Longitude | 145.05819 |
| Population | 5,824 |
| Density | 1271.6 /km² |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Postcode | 3189 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 16 km south-southeast |
Moorabbin is a locality in the Kingston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,824. The locality covers an area of 4.6 km², giving a population density of about 1271.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 44 m above sea level. It lies approximately 16 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Moorabbin is located at 37.9416°S, 145.0582°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3189.
Moorabbin unfolds across a gently sloping terrain, its suburban sprawl punctuated by pockets of remnant bushland and the persistent hum of traffic. It lies 2.3 km north of Cheltenham, VIC (from Cheltenham, VIC: bearing 2°T), and is situated 14.4 km south-south-east of Melbourne. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a faint, earthy scent, mingling with the distant, salty breath of Port Phillip Bay. Wide streets, lined with a variety of housing styles from the post-war era to contemporary builds, create a sense of established order, while the occasional flash of vibrant bougainvillea or the stoic presence of an ancient gum tree offers a subtle reminder of the land's earlier character. The light, often a soft, diffused glow under the Australian sky, can at dusk paint the western horizon in hues of apricot and rose, casting long shadows that soften the sharp edges of the built environment.
This was once country where orchards, particularly apple and pear groves, flourished, their sweet scent a familiar perfume in the warmer months, contributing to an economy built on the land's bounty. Moorabbin's history is intrinsically linked to this agricultural past, with its name itself believed to derive from an Indigenous word possibly referring to a place of water or reeds, hinting at the natural endowments of the area before its transformation. As the population grew, so too did its commercial heart, evolving from a collection of farm gates and general stores to the bustling retail centres and light industrial zones that now define its economic landscape. The legacy of those early settlers who worked the soil is still discernible in the enduring community spirit and the quiet resilience of Moorabbin.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Moorabbin, 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 Moorabbin, in the Kingston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Moorabbin includes the postcode (3189), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingston 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 Moorabbin 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. |