Niddrie, 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 Niddrie, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
| Locality | Niddrie |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moonee Valley City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.73943 |
| Longitude | 144.88645 |
| Population | 5,901 |
| Density | 3189.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Elevation | 70 m |
| Postcode | 3042 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 11 km northwest |
Niddrie is a locality in the Moonee Valley City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,901. The locality covers an area of 1.9 km², giving a population density of about 3189.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 70 m above sea level. It lies approximately 11 km northwest of Melbourne. Niddrie is located at 37.7394°S, 144.8864°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3042.
Niddrie unfolds across a gentle rise, its character defined by the subtle undulations of the land and the broad, open skies that often sweep over it. It lies 2.3 km west-north-west of Essendon, VIC (from Essendon, VIC: bearing 299°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-west of Melbourne. The streets, lined with a mix of established homes and newer builds, follow the natural contours, giving the suburb a sense of organic growth rather than rigid planning. Here, the air carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the native bushland that still presses in at the edges, its muted greens and browns providing a quiet backdrop to the everyday hum of life. Dusk often paints the western horizon in strokes of pale gold and rose, a fleeting beauty that softens the edges of the brick and tile.
The story of Niddrie is one of quiet development, evolving from agricultural roots into the established residential area it is today. While no grand historical edifices dominate the landscape, the suburb’s economy has always been tied to the broader needs of its neighbouring centres, with a focus on local services and small businesses catering to the needs of its residents. The land, once parcelled out for farming, now supports a community that values its accessible location and the relative peace it offers, a place where the pace of life, though connected to the wider metropolis, retains a distinct, grounded feeling.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Niddrie, 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 Niddrie, in the Moonee Valley City local government area.
Detailed location data for Niddrie includes the postcode (3042), 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 Niddrie 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. |