Maribyrnong River

Maribyrnong
Salt Water River
The Maribyrnong River as it flows past the Melbourne suburb of Essendon West
Contour map of the river basin
Etymologyringtail possum
Native name
Location
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
RegionNorth–western Melbourne
CityMelbourne
Physical characteristics
SourceMacedon Ranges, Great Dividing Range
Source confluenceDeep and Jackson Creeks
  locationTaylors Lakes
  coordinates37°40′10″S 144°48′17″E / 37.66944°S 144.80472°E / -37.66944; 144.80472
  elevation42 m (138 ft)
Mouthconfluence with the Yarra River
  location
Yarraville
  coordinates
37°49′14″S 144°54′25″E / 37.82056°S 144.90694°E / -37.82056; 144.90694
  elevation
0.2 m (7.9 in)
Length40 km (25 mi)
Basin size1,450 km2 (560 sq mi)
Basin features
River systemPort Phillip catchment

The Maribyrnong River /ˈmærəbənɒŋ/ is a perennial river of the Port Phillip catchment, located in the northwestern suburbs of Melbourne, in the Australian state of Victoria.