Maidstone, Victoria
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Maidstone (/ˈmeɪdstən/ ⓘ MAYD-stən) is an inner suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km (5.0 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located with the City of Maribyrnong local government area. Maidstone recorded a population of 9,389 at the 2021 census.[1]
Maidstone Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 37.783°S 144.878°E / -37.783; 144.878 | ||||||||||||||
Population | 9,389 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
• Density | 2,930/km2 (7,600/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Established | 1840s | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 3012 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Area | 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
Location | 8 km (5 mi) from Melbourne | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Maribyrnong | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Footscray | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Maribyrnong | ||||||||||||||
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The suburb predominantly consists of residential areas. A large chunk of the north-western corner encompasses a private golf club and there is a small industrial zone in the centre. Maidstone is bounded by Suffolk Street to the south, Ashley Street to the west, along Summerhill Road and Rosamond Road to the east, and along Williamson Road and Rosamond Road to the north and north-east.