Parkdale, 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 Parkdale, in the Kingston City local government area.
| Locality | Parkdale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.99373 |
| Longitude | 145.08086 |
| Population | 12,308 |
| Density | 3457.3 /km² |
| Area | 3.6 km² |
| Elevation | 23 m |
| Postcode | 3195 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 22 km south-southeast |
Parkdale is a locality in the Kingston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 12,308. The locality covers an area of 3.6 km², giving a population density of about 3457.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 23 m above sea level. It lies approximately 22 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Parkdale is located at 37.9937°S, 145.0809°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3195.
Parkdale unfolds along a gentle incline, its residential streets giving way to a broad, sandy foreshore where the Bay’s embrace is a constant, soft murmur. It lies 4.1 km south-south-east of Cheltenham, VIC (from Cheltenham, VIC: bearing 150°T), and is situated 14.6 km south-south-west of Glen Waverley. The air here carries the distinct tang of salt and drying seaweed, a scent that clings to the weathered timber of the few remaining beach shacks and the hardy coastal tea-trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast sky, casts a pale, watery glow on the muted greens of the lawns and the occasional flash of bright bougainvillea tumbling over fences, a cheerful defiance against the prevailing coastal palette. The land itself is a subtle undulation, rising from the water's edge to meet the suburban sprawl, a quiet transition rather than a dramatic shift, and the sound of children’s laughter often drifts from the parks and playgrounds, a bright counterpoint to the rhythmic sigh of the waves.
This stretch of coast has long been shaped by the ebb and flow of human endeavour, its early days marked by modest seaside cottages and a nascent fishing industry that once provided sustenance and a livelihood for its inhabitants. Later, the development of the railway brought a new wave of families seeking respite from the city, transforming Parkdale into a popular beachside destination and fostering a sense of local pride that still lingers. The economy now leans towards services and retail, with the main shopping strip offering a mix of familiar chains and independent businesses, each contributing to the town’s practical, unpretentious character. The iconic Parkdale Life Saving Club, a sentinel on the sand, stands as a testament to the enduring connection between the community and the sea, a place where vigilance and tradition are woven into the fabric of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parkdale, 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 Parkdale, in the Kingston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Parkdale includes the postcode (3195), 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 Parkdale 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. |