Maribyrnong lies on the traditional land of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation.

Although many of the buildings are now disused, the site has now been earmarked for development by the State Government for housing and low density commercial infrastructure.

The most common countries of birth outside Australia were Vietnam 11.1%, China (excludes SARs and Taiwan) 5.0%, India 2.5%, Italy 1.8% and England 1.8%.

In most cases the stands are rarely used for spectator events, and instead act as changing rooms for local sports clubs which use the indoor facilities.

Today the ground acts as a soccer pitch during winter months, and is also utilised by St Margaret's Primary School for Australian rules football matches.

Route 82 tram provides public transport from Moonee Ponds Junction to Footscray (Leeds and Irving Streets).

The introduction of Melbourne's first orbital bus line, SmartBus route 903, runs just north of Maribyrnong along Buckley Street in Essendon.

In 2020, the Maribyrnong City Council implemented a 10-year strategy to motivate locals to ride their bikes more in their daily activities by developing infrastructures and public education.

Mostly owned by the Federal Government for the Department of Defence, the land is now seen as a prime opportunity for housing developments.

under construction is the Delfin Lend Lease Edgewater Estate, located near Highpoint on Gordon Street, which takes in city views and is adjacent to the historic Jack's Magazine.

3,000 new homes are expected to be built, along with open parkland, shops and the inclusion of many decades old defence buildings in keeping with heritage.