Werribee, 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 Werribee, in the Wyndham City local government area.
| Locality | Werribee |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Wyndham City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.90796 |
| Longitude | 144.64169 |
| Population | 50,027 |
| Density | 1171.0 /km² |
| Area | 42.7 km² |
| Elevation | 27 m |
| Postcode | 3030 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 30 km west-southwest |
Werribee is a locality in the Wyndham City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 50,027. The locality covers an area of 42.7 km², giving a population density of about 1171.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 27 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Werribee is located at 37.9080°S, 144.6417°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3030.
Werribee unfolds onto a broad, sun-drenched plain, where the land slopes gently towards the shimmering expanse of the bay. It lies 6.2 km south-south-east of Wyndham Vale, VIC (from Wyndham Vale, VIC: bearing 152°T), and is situated 10.1 km west of Point Cook. The air here carries a faint, dry scent of eucalypt and sun-baked earth, a characteristic aroma of the Western Plains. Vast, flat horizons are a common sight, interrupted only by the stoic forms of scattered trees and the occasional rise of a distant hill, a subtle undulation that breaks the otherwise uninterrupted sweep of the sky. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, warm shadows that stretch across the paddocks, giving the landscape a mellow, almost golden hue, as if the very soil were absorbing the day’s fading warmth.
Historically, Werribee’s identity has been deeply entwined with its fertile soil and the vital waters of the river that bears its name. Once a significant agricultural hub, the land was carved into extensive pastoral runs and dairy farms, feeding the growing needs of Melbourne. The imposing Werribee Gorge State Park offers a glimpse into the region's geological past, its ancient rock formations whispering tales of a time before settlement. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the local economy has diversified, embracing industries that cater to a burgeoning population, yet the echoes of its rural heritage are never far from reach, found in the enduring connection to the land and the quiet industry that defines Werribee’s character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Werribee, 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 Werribee, in the Wyndham City local government area.
Detailed location data for Werribee includes the postcode (3030), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Wyndham 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 Werribee 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. |