Glenroy Victoria Map
Explore Glenroy, Victoria, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Glenroy, VIC map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of Glenroy, Victoria
How to Use This Glenroy, Victoria Map
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Glenroy, Victoria, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Locality | Glenroy |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Merri-Bek City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.7041 |
| Longitude | 144.921 |
| Population | 23,792 |
| Density | 2664.3 /km² |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Postcode | 3046 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 13 km north-northwest |
About Glenroy, Victoria
Glenroy is a locality in the Merri-Bek City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 23,792. The locality covers an area of 8.9 km², giving a population density of about 2664.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 102 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Glenroy is located at 37.7041°S, 144.9210°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3046.
Glenroy, a suburb etched into the northwestern fringe of Melbourne, unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where the urban sprawl begins to soften into broader skies. It lies 5.1 km north-north-east of Essendon, VIC (from Essendon, VIC: bearing 12°T), and is situated 14.7 km north-north-west of Melbourne. The character of Glenroy is one of quiet resilience, a place where established neighbourhoods with their mature trees meet newer developments, all sharing the same pale Australian sunlight. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of mown grass and the distant hum of the city, a quiet contrast to the more boisterous coastal breezes or the dry dust of the inland plains. The land itself, though tamed and settled, retains a subtle reminder of its past, with pockets of native vegetation hinting at what lay before the houses and streets claimed their dominion.
Historically, Glenroy's story is one of gradual expansion, a testament to Melbourne's relentless growth. Its early days were shaped by agricultural pursuits, with the land yielding its bounty to feed a burgeoning population, a far cry from the predominantly residential and commercial character it holds today. The local economy is now a diverse tapestry, woven from small businesses, retail centres, and the daily comings and goings of its residents to workplaces across the metropolitan area. Glenroy is known for its established community feel, a place where families have put down roots, and a sense of belonging has quietly, steadily taken hold, a subtle but enduring characteristic of this part of the city.
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About This Glenroy Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of Glenroy, 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 Glenroy, in the Merri-Bek City local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenroy includes the postcode (3046), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Merri-Bek 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 Glenroy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |
