City of Maribyrnong, Local government area in western Melbourne, Australia
The City of Maribyrnong spans 31.2 square kilometers across eight suburbs, including Footscray, Yarraville, and Braybrook, bordered by the Maribyrnong River.
The formation of Maribyrnong occurred in 1994 through the consolidation of Footscray City and parts of Sunshine City, establishing a new administrative structure.
Residents from 135 different countries form the population of Maribyrnong, where over 80 languages resonate through neighborhoods and community centers.
Victoria University maintains two primary campuses in Footscray, providing educational opportunities to 15,000 students within the western region of Melbourne.
Manufacturing facilities across Maribyrnong have transformed into residential spaces, creating new neighborhoods while preserving industrial heritage structures.
Location: Victoria
Location: Melbourne
Inception: 1994
Capital city: Footscray
Elevation above the sea: 39 m
Shares border with: City of Brimbank, City of Moonee Valley, City of Melbourne, City of Hobsons Bay
Website: http://maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -37.80000,144.90000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:39
West Gate Bridge
3.3 km
Flemington Racecourse
1.7 km
Scienceworks
3.5 km
Melbourne Showgrounds
2.1 km
Heavenly Queen Temple
1.3 km
Scienceworks (Museums Victoria)
3.6 km
Defence Explosive Factory Maribyrnong
4.4 km
Knights Stadium
6.4 km
Footscray Park
735 m
Victoria Dock
2.1 km
Melbourne Markets
2.3 km
Essendon tram depot
3.6 km
Pipemakers Park
2.6 km
Footscray Town Hall
520 m
Melbourne's Living Museum of the West
2.8 km
Saltwater River Rail Bridge
1.5 km
H.V. McKay Memorial Gardens
6.6 km
St. Prophet Ilija Macedonian Orthodox Church, Footscray
848 m
Kensington Town Hall
2.8 km
Afton Street Conservation Reserve
5 km
St Monica's Church of Footscray
589 m
Flemington Court House
3.2 km
Barkly Theatre
402 m
Saltwater River Crossing Site and Footscray Wharves Precinct
721 m
Interlocking Railway Crossing Gates
2 km
Former Newmarket Saleyards and Abattoirs
2.6 km
Spotswood Pumping Station
3.6 km
Former Kensington Property Exchange, Office, Shop and Residences
2.7 kmReviews
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