The City of Maroondah is a local government area in Victoria, Australia in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

The name 'Maroondah' was taken from two Aboriginal words - meaning "throwing" and "leaf" - symbolising the green environment.

The Lilydale and Belgrave railway lines run through the City of Maroondah,[5] with stations at Heatherdale, Ringwood, Ringwood East, Croydon, and Heathmont.

[6] The Maroondah City Council is served by many buses operated by Ventura, Kinetic, McKenzies and V/Line.

Maroondah residents have a wide selection of excellent state and private schools that attract students from across the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.