Avonsleigh, 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 Avonsleigh, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
| Locality | Avonsleigh |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Cardinia Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.91374 |
| Longitude | 145.4822 |
| Population | 813 |
| Density | 107.3 /km² |
| Area | 7.6 km² |
| Elevation | 188 m |
| Postcode | 3782 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 47 km east-southeast |
Avonsleigh is a locality in the Cardinia Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 813. The locality covers an area of 7.6 km², giving a population density of about 107.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 188 m above sea level. It lies approximately 47 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Avonsleigh is located at 37.9137°S, 145.4822°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3782.
Avonsleigh unfolds as a quiet contemplation of rolling country, where the land breathes with a gentle, undulating character. It lies 17.4 km north of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 1°T), and is situated 13.8 km east of Upwey. Here, the greens of pasture and the darker hues of scattered eucalypt forest paint a landscape that feels both settled and alive. The air carries a clean, crisp quality, particularly in the early mornings, hinting at the cooler temperatures of this elevated country, and the light at dusk often softens into a diffused, pearly glow that seems to hold the day's last warmth before surrendering to the cool of evening. Fences, some weathered and leaning, others taut and new, trace the boundaries of properties, a subtle geometry imposed upon the natural curves of the terrain, while the distant, low hum of a tractor might occasionally break the prevailing stillness.
The story of Avonsleigh is one of pastoral roots, a history woven from the efforts of those who first cleared these lands for grazing. While the days of intensive dairy farming have largely given way, the legacy remains in the broad, open paddocks that still define the visual character of the area, and in the sturdy, functional farmhouses that dot the countryside. Today, the local economy leans towards lifestyle properties and smaller-scale agriculture, with a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors seeking respite from busier centres. The nearby Bunyip State Park offers a wilder counterpoint to the managed farmlands, its dense bushland and walking trails a testament to the enduring wildness of the region, a place where the quiet resilience of nature is as palpable as the history etched into the land itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Avonsleigh, 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 Avonsleigh, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Avonsleigh includes the postcode (3782), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Cardinia Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Avonsleigh 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. |