City of Brimbank

The City of Brimbank is an administrative area in western Melbourne covering roughly 25 suburbs including Sunshine, St Albans, and Keilor with mixed residential and business zones. The area has a blend of housing, shopping centers, parks, and light industry that shape daily life for the hundreds of thousands of people living here.

This administrative area was formed in 1994 through the merging of several local councils into one district. The creation responded to the need for more streamlined governance in Melbourne's wider region.

The area brings together people from many different cultural backgrounds who have made their homes here and actively share their traditions. Throughout the year, neighborhood celebrations showcase various customs and cuisines from the communities that live here.

The area sits roughly 13 kilometers northwest of Melbourne's center and connects to other parts of the city through a network of train stations and buses. It helps to use public transport for getting around since the area spreads across many different neighborhoods.

The area has made a public commitment to addressing climate change and works on projects to increase green space. This initiative shows how a local community tries to build greater environmental responsibility into its daily operations.

Location: Victoria

Location: Melbourne

Inception: December 15, 1994

Capital city: Sunshine

Elevation above the sea: 64 m

Shares border with: City of Hume, City of Melton, City of Wyndham, City of Hobsons Bay, City of Maribyrnong, City of Moonee Valley, City of Merri-bek

Website: https://brimbank.vic.gov.au

GPS coordinates: -37.75000,144.80000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:23