Beaconsfield, 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 Beaconsfield, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
| Locality | Beaconsfield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Cardinia Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.03965 |
| Longitude | 145.38067 |
| Population | 7,267 |
| Density | 653.5 /km² |
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Elevation | 58 m |
| Postcode | 3807 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 44 km southeast |
Beaconsfield is a locality in the Cardinia Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,267. The locality covers an area of 11.1 km², giving a population density of about 653.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 58 m above sea level. It lies approximately 44 km southeast of Melbourne. Beaconsfield is located at 38.0397°S, 145.3807°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3807.
Beaconsfield unfolds across rolling country, a place where the earth sighs with the patient work of seasons. It lies 3.2 km east of Berwick, VIC (from Berwick, VIC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 9.2 km west-north-west of Pakenham. The air here, particularly in the lingering moments of afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp soil and the distant perfume of eucalyptus. Gentle slopes, carpeted in a patchwork of green pastures and the darker, richer hues of native bushland, define the immediate landscape, hinting at the broad expanse of the Cardinia Shire beyond. The sky above Beaconsfield often stretches, a vast canvas of shifting blues and greys, casting a soft, diffused light that softens the edges of the world.
Originally surveyed and settled in the mid-19th century, Beaconsfield's character is deeply entwined with its agricultural past, a legacy still evident in the scattered farms and grazing properties that dot its surroundings. The land was cleared for dairy farming and grazing, and while some of that tradition persists, the local economy has diversified. Today, Beaconsfield serves as a residential hub for many who work in neighbouring centres, yet it retains a distinct sense of place, a quiet independence. The old railway line, now a pathway for walkers and cyclists, whispers of a time when transport and connection were measured by the chug of steam and the rumble of carriages, a tangible thread connecting Beaconsfield to its history.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beaconsfield, 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 Beaconsfield, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Beaconsfield includes the postcode (3807), 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 Beaconsfield 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. |