Our Suburbs
Maribyrnong
Victoria
Maribyrnong | 3032
“…the banks of the Maribyrnong make for idyllic sunrise strolls, with locals circling back to grab great coffee at any one of many terrific cafés.”
- Riverside lifestyle
- Abundant open parklands
- 10,000+ years of indigenous history
- Homes for all budgets
- Approx. 6km from CBD
Transport and Proximity
A waterside suburb covering a substantial, undulating area, Maribyrnong gives residents easy access to plentiful lifestyle attractions. The suburb’s closest point approx. 6km from the CBD, it borders prestigious localities of Aberfeldie, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, Essendon West, and Avondale Heights, along with esteemed multicultural hubs of Footscray, Flemington, and Maidstone. Close to CBD-bound transport and arterial roads, the area is home to one of Australia’s largest retail precincts, with Highpoint Shopping Centre a bustling complement to the picturesque Maribyrnong River below. Recently developed, hill-set apartment complexes have ensured widespread access to uninterrupted city views, with evergreen rental demand attributable to students of the nearby Victoria University.
Aesthetic, Appeal, and History
Maribyrnong offers an eclectic display of homes, ranging from modest mid-century brick veneer to avant-garde mansions with absolute river frontage. A popular subsection of the vast area, Edgewater sits to the suburb’s east, sloping from the hill of Gordon Street, down to its river-intertwined marina. Approaching two decades since the spot was reimagined, homes fetch between one and three million dollars, with its lack of through traffic allowing locals uninterrupted living by the water. Maribyrnong’s most exclusive streets sit between Maribyrnong Road and the local river, growing in esteem as one approaches the waterfront, where the Chifley Drive yard and tennis courts of Esplanade homes meet the river trail. The accomplished Maribyrnong College underpinning the suburb’s image as family-friendly, Maribyrnong is enjoyed equally by young singles, professionals, and retirees, who all contribute to the area’s multiethnic allure.
Vibrancy and Lifestyle
Exhibiting profound indigenous importance, the breathtakingly beautiful Maribyrnong River attracts thousands to its banks every day. Sweeping expanses of lush greenery mean there’s always a quiet spot to be at one with nature, with the body of water stretching for 160km from its Mt Macedon origins. Its name an anglicised take on the Woiwurrung ‘Mirring- gnay-bir-nong’ (‘I can hear a ringtail possum’), the banks of the Maribyrnong make for idyllic sunrise strolls, with locals circling back to grab great coffee at any one of many terrific cafés. Often enjoyed before heading to Maribyrnong’s other marquee magnet, the spectacular sights of the river sit below the towering heights of Highpoint Shopping Centre: a fore and background contrast perfect for canvas. Whilst Highpoint boasts a fantastic selection of good restaurants, the authentic Thonglor Thai on Edgewater Boulevard is a well kept secret. The iconic Anglers Tavern (circa 1860) sits proudly on the banks of the Maribyrnong River and is a popular pub for all ages. Leaning on multiculturalism, the suburb’s residents regularly cross area borders for delectable dining, with the area’s most popular restaurants and bars spread across Footscray, Ascot Vale, and Moonee Ponds.
The Locale and Reputation
Its neighbours espousing their values that are very much their own, Maribyrnong sits in the middle, taking cultural cues from all surrounds. Owning a truly versatile appeal, homes sell weekly at every price point, with all buyer types represented healthily in the suburb’s tree-lined streets. Thanks to its proximity to the city, Maribyrnong is seen as a value opportunity, to this day delivering some of the city’s most thoughtful and perceptive buys.
5 Things Maribyrnong is Known For
- Maribyrnong River Trail
- Highpoint Shopping Centre, 120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong
- Edgewater Marina, 2 Lakeside Crescent, Maribyrnong
- Pipemakers Park
- Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre
Public Transport
- 82 Tram, Moonee Ponds to Footscray
- 57 Tram, West Maribyrnong to Flinders Street Station
- 223 Bus, Yarraville to Highpoint Shopping Centre
- 408 Bus, St Albans Station to Highpoint Shopping Centre
- 215 Bus, Caroline Springs to Highpoint Shopping Centre
- 406 Bus, Keilor East to Footscray
- 468 Bus, Essendon to Highpoint Shopping Centre
- 409 Bus, Yarraville to Highpoint Shopping Centre
Schools
- Maribyrnong College, 2 River Street, Maribyrnong
- YarraMe School (Specialist), 26-32 Bloomfield Avenue, Maribyrnong
- Saint Margaret’s Primary School, 67 The Esplanade, Maribyrnong
