It serves the western suburb of St Albans, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

It was first announced in June 1977 by the then Transport Minister Joe Rafferty, and was scheduled for completion by late 1978.

[4] In 1984, boom barriers were provided at the former Furlong Road level crossing, which was located nearby in the up direction of the station.

[7] On 4 May 2010, as part of the 2010/2011 State Budget, $83.7 million was allocated to upgrade Ginifer to a premium station, along with nineteen others.

CDC Melbourne operates two bus routes via Ginifer station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria: