Alfredton, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Alfredton, in the Ballarat City local government area.
| Locality | Alfredton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ballarat City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.55429 |
| Longitude | 143.80035 |
| Population | 9,013 |
| Density | 1138.0 /km² |
| Area | 7.9 km² |
| Elevation | 448 m |
| Postcode | 3350 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 106 km west-northwest |
Alfredton is a locality in the Ballarat City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,013. The locality covers an area of 7.9 km², giving a population density of about 1138.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 448 m above sea level. It lies approximately 106 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Alfredton is located at 37.5543°S, 143.8004°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3350. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Alfredton stretches across a gentle rise, its suburban sprawl softened by the wide, pale sky that hangs over this part of Victoria. It lies 58.1 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 284°T), and is situated 3.5 km south-west of Wendouree. Here, the land breathes a quiet resilience, a subtle ochre tint to the soil that speaks of dry summers and the patient turning of the seasons. The streets, laid out with a practical order, are lined with mature trees that, in the late afternoon sun, cast long, generous shadows, painting stripes of cool across driveways and manicured lawns. A faint breeze, carrying the scent of cut grass and distant eucalypts, rustles through the leaves, a constant, unobtrusive murmur that forms the soundtrack to daily life in Alfredton.
The history of Alfredton is tied to the broad agricultural pursuits that have shaped this region for generations. Once more a collection of farms and grazing properties, it has since evolved into a thriving residential hub, its economy now a blend of local businesses serving a growing population and the enduring strength of surrounding primary industries. While the gold rush fever that gripped neighbouring Ballarat may have passed, the spirit of enterprise endures, evident in the careful upkeep of its parks and the steady hum of activity in its shopping centres. The proximity to the larger city centre offers a connection to wider opportunities, yet Alfredton retains a distinct character, a place where the past is a quiet backdrop to the present, and the future unfolds at a pace that feels both measured and promising.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alfredton, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Alfredton, in the Ballarat City local government area.
Detailed location data for Alfredton includes the postcode (3350), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Ballarat City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Alfredton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |