Maribyrnong, Victoria

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Maribyrnong Melbourne, Victoria
View of CBD Skyline from Maribyrnong
Population:	8242 (2006)[1]
Postcode:	3032
Area:	5.5 km² (2.1 sq mi)
Property Value:	AUD $437,500 [2]
Location:	9 km (6 mi) from Melbourne
LGA:	City of Maribyrnong
State District:	Footscray
Federal Division:	Maribyrnong, Gellibrand
Suburbs around Maribyrnong: Avondale Heights Essendon West Aberfeldie Maidstone Maribyrnong Flemington Maidstone Footscray Footscray

Maribyrnong is an inner-city suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia located 9km from the Melbourne CBD. Its Local Government Area is the City of Maribyrnong. It is home to Highpoint Shopping Centre, one of the largest shopping centres in the country.

Contents 1 Education 2 Flora and Fauna 3 Transportation 4 See also 5 References 6 External links

[edit] Education

• Maribyrnong College (est 1958)
• St Margarets Catholic Primary School
• Highpoint Kinder Haven

[edit] Flora and Fauna

Many native species exist along the Maribyrnong River. Some species thrive in the area. The most noticeable are;

• Rainbow Lorikeet
• Common Brushtail Possum
• Flying Foxes or Fruit Bat Pteropus
• Cockatoo

[edit] Transportation

The number 57 tram provides public transport from the Flinders Street Station in the city to Cordite Avenue, West Maribyrnong. The number 82 tram provides public transport from Moonee Ponds (Ascot Vale Road / Puckle Street) to Footscray (Leeds Street / Irving Street). It is one of only three Melbourne tram routes which does not travel through the Melbourne CBD. There are also several bus routes to East keilor/Avondale Heights and the Western suburbs. The 468 is the only Bus to go To Essendon which is closer to Monnee Ponds

The suburb adjoins the Maribyrnong River Trail, which is used by commuting and recreational cyclists along the Maribyrnong River.

The area also contains Footscray North primary, a small school located on the corner of Mephan street and rosamond road.

[edit] See also

• City of Footscray - the former local government area of which part of Maribyrnong was a part.
• City of Sunshine - the former local government area of which part of Maribyrnong was a part.

[edit] References

• [1] Parks Victoria Brimbank Park page Sept 2007
• [2] Maribyrnong River Parks Victoria page Sept 2007

[edit] External links

• Maribyrnong, Victoria is at coordinates 37°46′12″S 144°53′35″E / -37.77, 144.893 (Maribyrnong, Victoria)Coordinates: 37°46′12″S 144°53′35″E / -37.77, 144.893 (Maribyrnong, Victoria)
• Australian Places - Maribyrnong

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