Parkville, 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 Parkville, in the Melbourne City local government area.
| Locality | Parkville |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Melbourne City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.78715 |
| Longitude | 144.94958 |
| Population | 7,074 |
| Density | 1725.4 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 3052 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 3 km north-northwest |
Parkville is a locality in the Melbourne City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,074. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 1725.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 3 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Parkville is located at 37.7871°S, 144.9496°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3052.
Parkville unfolds as a verdant embrace, its character shaped by the gentle slopes that lead towards the broader metropolitan sprawl. It lies 2.5 km south-south-west of Brunswick, VIC (from Brunswick, VIC: bearing 204°T), and is situated 5.2 km north-north-west of Melbourne. The air here, particularly after a summer shower, carries a clean, earthy scent, a quiet promise of rain-washed streets and the deep green of mature trees lining its avenues. This is a place where the late afternoon sun, before it dips below the horizon, casts long, softened shadows, imbuing the brickwork of its older buildings with a warm, honeyed glow. The landscape, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic peaks, offers a sense of groundedness, of being firmly rooted in the Australian earth, yet with an open view towards the sky.
The history of Parkville is a narrative woven with threads of intellectual pursuit and community growth. It is home to institutions of learning that have shaped generations, drawing scholars and students from across the nation and beyond, contributing to a dynamic, ever-evolving local economy. This influx of diverse perspectives has fostered a cultural richness, evident in the independent bookshops, the vibrant cafes, and the lively discussions that spill onto footpaths. While not defined by a singular industry, its economic pulse beats with the rhythm of education, healthcare, and a thriving service sector, supported by a well-connected public transport network that makes Parkville a hub for many, even if they do not reside within its immediate embrace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Parkville, 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 Parkville, in the Melbourne City local government area.
Detailed location data for Parkville includes the postcode (3052), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Melbourne 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 Parkville 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. |