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| Locality | Port Melbourne |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Port Phillip City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.83435 |
| Longitude | 144.92333 |
| Population | 17,633 |
| Density | 1751.0 /km² |
| Area | 10.1 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 3207 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 4 km west-southwest |
Port Melbourne is a locality in the Port Phillip City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 17,633. The locality covers an area of 10.1 km², giving a population density of about 1751.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Port Melbourne is located at 37.8344°S, 144.9233°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3207.
Port Melbourne unfurls along the eastern edge of Port Phillip Bay, a stretch of reclaimed land and bustling waterfront where the salty tang of the sea air is a constant companion. It lies 3.7 km west-south-west of Southbank, VIC (from Southbank, VIC: bearing 254°T), and is situated 5.0 km west of Melbourne. Its character is a peculiar blend of industrial grit and sun-drenched leisure, evident in the sturdy brick warehouses that stand sentinel beside gleaming apartment towers and the wide, flat expanses of sand that invite weekend crowds. The light here, particularly as it softens in the late afternoon, casts a warm, honeyed glow over the wide streets and the scattered parks, a gentle invitation to linger. The soundscape is a symphony of creaking boat masts, the distant thrum of ferry engines, and the cheerful chatter of people spilling out of waterside cafes, all underscored by the ceaseless whisper of the bay against the shore.
This land, once a network of shallow salt marshes and tidal flats, has been shaped by a century of ambition and engineering. Its transformation began in earnest with the development of its harbour, crucial for Victoria's burgeoning trade and establishing Port Melbourne as a vital gateway. The legacy of this maritime past is etched into the very bones of the place, from the old piers that still jut out into the bay, now repurposed for recreation, to the ghost of industry that lingers in the architectural styles of its older buildings. The local economy, while still anchored by its port facilities, has diversified significantly, with a thriving hospitality sector and a growing residential population drawn to the unique lifestyle. The annual Melbourne to Geelong yacht race, a spectacle of canvas and wind, still passes these shores, a colourful reminder of the bay's enduring appeal and Port Melbourne's deep connection to the water.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Port Melbourne, Victoria. 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 Port Melbourne, in the Port Phillip City local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Melbourne includes the postcode (3207), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Port Phillip 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 Port Melbourne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |