City of Hobsons Bay

<h2 data-block-key="o1ilf">About the City of Hobsons Bay</h2><p data-block-key="cq4ka"><b>The City of Hobsons Bay is a beautiful seaside municipality located in Melbourne’s inner western suburbs, renowned for its rich maritime heritage and stunning city skyline views. </b></p><p data-block-key="54mk9">Located just 10 to 15 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD, it offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with excellent connectivity via the West Gate Freeway, CityLink, and multiple train lines.</p><p data-block-key="6lfaj">Hobsons Bay offers a diverse and appealing lifestyle defined by its 20+ kilometres of coastline, historic sites, and vibrant village centres. Key areas include the picturesque, heritage-listed seaport of Williamstown, the bustling retail hub of Altona with its pier and popular beach, and the educational attraction of Scienceworks in Spotswood. </p><p data-block-key="1tqfs">Residents enjoy an active outdoor life with extensive cycling and walking trails, coastal wetlands, five creek systems, and a strong sense of community built around its unique blend of industrial heritage and natural beauty.</p><p data-block-key="9o6i6">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as Hobsons Bay are the Yalukit-willam Clan (meaning &quot;river camp&quot; or &quot;river dwellers&quot;) of the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation.</p><p data-block-key="bs5lm">Hobsons Bay City Council is the local council for the municipality; <a href="https://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Home">visit the Hobsons Bay City Council website</a> to learn more about the latest news, services, and its commitment to coastal management and heritage protection.</p><p data-block-key="1nbmg"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the City of Hobsons Bay has to offer? Explore our suburb profiles below to learn more about each suburb, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>