Seddon, 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 Seddon, in the Maribyrnong City local government area.
| Locality | Seddon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Maribyrnong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.80668 |
| Longitude | 144.89198 |
| Population | 5,048 |
| Density | 5487.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Elevation | 24 m |
| Postcode | 3011 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 6 km west |
Seddon is a locality in the Maribyrnong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,048. The locality covers an area of 0.9 km², giving a population density of about 5487.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 24 m above sea level. It lies approximately 6 km west of Melbourne. Seddon is located at 37.8067°S, 144.8920°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3011.
Seddon lies like a watercolour wash across the northern banks of the Maribyrnong River, its character shaped by the gentle slopes that descend towards the water. It lies 6.6 km south-south-west of Essendon, VIC (from Essendon, VIC: bearing 193°T), and is situated 8.1 km west-north-west of Melbourne. The air here carries a peculiar cleanness, a blend of river mist and the distant hum of the city, and at dusk, the sky can bleed into astonishing shades of rose and lavender, painting the low-slung rooftops and scattered gum trees with a fleeting, ethereal glow. The land itself is a mosaic of suburban gardens, pockets of native bushland clinging to the steeper inclines, and the broad, reflective surface of the river, which acts as both a boundary and a breathing space for the locality.
Historically, Seddon’s story is intertwined with the industrial ambitions that once pulsed along the Maribyrnong, a legacy evident in the faded brickwork of old factories and the enduring presence of the river as a vital artery. While the heavy industries have largely receded, replaced by a more diverse local economy that now includes small businesses and a growing residential population, the spirit of industriousness lingers. The river, once a thoroughfare for commerce, now offers a different kind of bounty – a place for recreation, a habitat for birdlife, and a constant reminder of the natural forces that shaped Seddon's development. The rhythm of everyday life here is one of quiet persistence, a settling into the present while carrying the faint echoes of its past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Seddon, 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 Seddon, in the Maribyrnong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Seddon includes the postcode (3011), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Maribyrnong 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 Seddon 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. |