About our City

Drone image of Maroondah

Maroondah City Council is home to:

115,043 residents, and
9,000 businesses that employ 36,000 people.

The municipality blends the best of city and country, offering a great lifestyle and high quality facilities. The name 'Maroondah' is derived from the aboriginal word meaning "leaf", which symbolises Maroondah's green environment.

Acknowledgment of Country

An Acknowledgement of Country is a statement that shows awareness of and respect for Traditional Custodians of the land you're on and their long and continuing relationship with the land.

History of Maroondah

Maroondah has a rich history and is fortunate to have two active historical societies the Croydon Historical Society and the Ringwood Historical Society.

Interesting facts

See some figures and snippets of information about out city and the services we provide.

Maps of Maroondah

See interactive maps that show features and facilities in Maroondah, what's near you, and Maroondah's location.

Maroondah’s cultural heritage

Council values heritage and integrates it into all planning and decision-making, to enhance a sense of place, increasing the desirability of Maroondah’s suburbs as locations to live, work and play.

Population profiles and resources

Understanding population characteristics, how they have changed over time and how they compare to other areas, allows Council to be more informed about our community and make better decisions.