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Maribyrnong City Council

A council in Melbourne's inner west, home to about 95,000 people across Footscray, Yarraville, Seddon, West Footscray, Braybrook, Maribyrnong and nearby suburbs. The council runs your bins, local roads and footpaths, parks, libraries and planning, and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, followed by what affects your week.

City profile
Population: 94,672 (ABS, June 2025)
Mayor & councillors
Mayor: Cr Mohamed Semra (2025–26)
Rates & fees
2026–27: average rates +2.75% (state cap)
Waste & recycling
General rubbish weekly; recycling and FOGO fortnightly
The Maribyrnong council area (official LGA boundary). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Everyday essentials

The things people actually need from the council — fast.

Get to know your council

The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.

What the council is working onRecent deliveries, what's underway and what's planned next — each with a source.Priorities →

What's happening

7 updates

Recent items from Maribyrnong City Council's public channels, in plain language.

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