Black Hill, 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 Black Hill, in the Ballarat City local government area.
| Locality | Black Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ballarat City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.54986 |
| Longitude | 143.87326 |
| Population | 2,107 |
| Density | 1197.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 453 m |
| Postcode | 3350 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 100 km west-northwest |
Black Hill is a locality in the Ballarat City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,107. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1197.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 453 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Black Hill is located at 37.5499°S, 143.8733°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3350. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Black Hill rises gently from the surrounding plains, a subtle swell in the landscape that hints at deeper geological stories. It lies 52.0 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 286°T), and is situated 4.6 km east-south-east of Wendouree. The land here breathes with a dry, resilient spirit, where hardy grasses cling to the ochre soil, and the occasional sturdy gum tree offers a stark silhouette against the vast, pale sky. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry scent of eucalyptus and dust, a perfume of the Australian bushland that seems to settle on everything with a quiet persistence. Even the light here possesses a certain gravity, softening the edges of the low hills and casting long, contemplative shadows as the day wanes.
The history of Black Hill is inextricably tied to the restless search for gold, a time when the earth was turned and broken in pursuit of fortune, leaving behind a legacy of forgotten claims and whispered tales of hardship and hope. While the feverish rush has long subsided, the echoes of that era linger, shaping the character of the place and its people. Today, the economy of Black Hill is a quieter affair, often supported by the surrounding agricultural lands that yield their produce under the relentless sun, and by a small but steady stream of travellers drawn to the area’s understated natural beauty and the promise of a simpler pace. The distinctively Australian flora, resilient and adapted to the challenging climate, provides a constant, quiet reminder of the enduring spirit that defines Black Hill.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Black Hill, 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 Black Hill, in the Ballarat City local government area.
Detailed location data for Black Hill 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 Black Hill 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. |