Profile for Moonee Ponds

Moonee Ponds is 7 km north-west from Melbourne's CBD, and is bounded by Maribyrnong Road in the south, Moonee Ponds Creek to the east, Maribyrnong Park to the west and Buckley Street to the north. Key transport spines include the Mt Alexander Road boulevard and tram route 59 along Pascoe Vale Road, while Maribyrnong Road, Holmes Road and Dean Street act as key east-west connectors. The Craigieburn rail line ensures the suburb is well connected to Melbourne CBD. Moonee Ponds is home to extensive heritage precincts with high amenity streetscapes. The area is undergoing significant residential development in the Moonee Ponds Activity Centre, the centre of economic activity. The suburb features Queens Park and Ormond Park which provides sporting opportunities. The neighbourhood is home to Moonee Valley racecourse, an internationally recognised sporting venue.