Maribyrnong, VIC 3032

Maribyrnong has everything you could need. High point mall, quiet suburbs & of course the beautiful river. Perfect for runners, dog walkers & cyclists alike. It’s 30-40 mins from Flinders. Close enough to be convenient, far enough to be peaceful

Maribyrnong is one of the best suburbs in Melbourne. It’s quiet and beautiful with its river, running trails and parks but also close to plenty of hustle and bustle and amazing bars/restaurants with Footscray, Flemington, Moonee Ponds and Ascot Vale in the surrounding areas. As well as Highpoint shopping centre in the suburb (which is a great place to shop).

Additionally, there are such lovely people here. Plenty of young families all from different cultures.

I have lived in the east, north, west and south of Melbourne in my life and couldn’t recommend this suburb highly enough.

Maribyrnong, situated just 8 kilometers northwest of Melbourne's central business district, is a suburb known for its scenic Maribyrnong River, waterfront living, and green spaces. The suburb offers a balanced lifestyle, combining the tranquility of parks and recreational areas with the convenience of urban living.Maribyrnong benefits from excellent transportation links, including the Maribyrnong River Trail for cyclists and pedestrians. The nearby West Footscray and Middle Footscray train stations provide convenient access to the CBD, making it an attractive location for commuters.Maribyrnong hosts a variety of educational institutions, including primary and secondary schools. The availability of quality schools in the area contributes to the suburb's appeal for families seeking a well-rounded community with educational opportunities.

I loved and absolutely miss living in Maribyrnong. It was a secret gem central to everything. There is a great mix of old and young people and the vibe is awesome. It is a peaceful inner city suburb and the diamond of Melbournes west. The only issue is traffic can be bad at times around highpoint.

We moved to Maribyrnong from Ballarat and have been here for the last 3 years. Great suburb, and everyone seems very nice. Great place to go on walks/bike rides, the Maribyrnong river has many different kids parks and lots of greenery. only down fall would be there is a few cars doing burnouts /speeding etc around highpoint especially at night but otherwise highly recommended.

Beautiful suburb, close to everything and access to public transport. Bought a home in Edgewater area 2 years ago after renting in Doncaster and can’t see ourselves living anywhere else. Neighbourhood are beautiful, safe and friendly with surrounding parks and along the Maribyrnong river. Maribyrnong College have amazing modern facilities and with ACE class for accelerate high academic achievers. Only 10mins to they city this pocket is the gem of melb.

We moved here late 2018 and have never regretted doing it. We used to live 22kms away and since we work in CBD, spent so much time travelling. Got sick of the long daily commute and thought to look for a place within 10kms from CBD and found a place here in Maribyrnong. The neighbours in our street are all nice. They have been really friendly, helpful and welcoming - we have been sharing fresh produce, cooked dishes, even meals. Commute to city is a breeze too, Tram + Metro from Ascot Vale is just 25 mins door to door, takes 35 mins if from Newmarket station. Convenient to everything you may ever need, Highpoint, Home Depot nearby, Footscray market or even Queen Victoria Market in ~20mins drive away. Essendon DFO and airport not too far either. Maribyrnong river is nearby, great for walks after work or weekend picnic/bbq/jogging catch up with friends. Lots of open spaces, playgrounds and 2 golf courses. Saw groups every now and then kayaking in the river too if you are into it. Got decent community pool and gym beside Highpoint as well making that area a one stop shop. We do not have kids yet so I cannot comment on schools but friends sending their kids to nearby schools are pretty happy. Safety and security wise, we only know of one burglary incident since we moved so far, we generally feel safe here because everyone in our street looks after each other. Capital growth is likely given the proximity to CBD as well.
We see ourselves staying here for long for sure.

Cons:
As daily commuters, we get to see some funny personalities taking Tram 57 (not in Maribyrnong area, but the areas in between it and CBD), but I guess that is everywhere these days.

Moved to Melbourne 3 years ago and fell in love with the beautiful and clean Maribyrnong. The day I have to move to a different suburb will be a sad day. You have every thing at your door step. Highpoint is one of the largest shopping centers in Melbourne, Maribyrnong river a perfect place for walks and relaxation, so close to CBD and great transport options including trams to Footscray station. I never have to drive more than 5 min for anything. It's all there if you need it. Edgewater has great cafes, restaurants, Medical centre, Aldi etc. Can't be happier.

Maribyrnong is an amazing place and it has a amazing school I am a student here and do soccer and I am having an amazing time! Plus after school I can go highpoint for shopping, lunch etc; last year of maribyrnong and I will definitely miss maribyrnong thank you to my fellow teachers and friends.

Could qualify to Matilda’s 😁😁

We moved here just over six months ago and are loving it!! We are in a quiet little pocket close to the river. You have Highpoint Shopping Centre and Aldi at Edgewater. You are surrounded by parks, river, trees and walking trails. A small bit of paradise in inner suburbia with easy access to the city via tram (around 30 mins) Quiet, clean and full of greenery not to mention riverside cafes and pubs. Also has great community feel with the community garden and community centre which hosts markets and community events. Totally underrated suburb!!