Major features of the area include the Fawkner Crematorium and Memorial Park, the West Street Shopping Centre and the Merlynston Creek.

Hadfield originally formed part of the John Pascoe Fawkner estate.

Hadfield High School (1964–1991) is now the location of Pascoe Vale Gardens, a retirement village.

[6][7] Four bus routes service Hadfield: The Upfield Bike Path and the Western Ring Road Trail provide facilities for recreational and commuting cyclists.

Despite the name, the station is in Hadfield, located within the Fawkner Crematorium and Memorial Park.