Blairgowrie, 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 Blairgowrie, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
| Locality | Blairgowrie |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mornington Peninsula Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.37065 |
| Longitude | 144.77356 |
| Population | 2,195 |
| Density | 352.3 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 3942 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 64 km south-southwest |
Blairgowrie is a locality in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,195. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 352.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 64 km south-southwest of Melbourne. Blairgowrie is located at 38.3706°S, 144.7736°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3942.
Blairgowrie, a coastal jewel, unfolds along the northern shores of the Mornington Peninsula, where the land gently slopes towards the dazzling waters of Port Phillip Bay. It lies 29.7 km west-south-west of Mornington, VIC (from Mornington, VIC: bearing 238°T), and is situated 12.4 km west of Rosebud. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, a bracing reminder of the nearby ocean, and the light often possesses a softened, diffused quality, as if filtered through a fine mist that clings to the coastal ti-tree and windswept cypress. Rolling dunes, carpeted in hardy grasses and native flora, define the immediate hinterland, their curves echoing the swell of the bay itself. The landscape is a study in subtle contrasts: the vibrant green of manicured lawns giving way to the ochre and umber of drier coastal scrub, all under a sky that can shift from brilliant azure to brooding grey with remarkable speed.
The history of Blairgowrie is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its development as a seaside retreat and a hub for local maritime life. Originally part of a broader agricultural landscape, its transformation into a popular holiday destination began to take shape in the mid-20th century, drawing Melburnians seeking respite from the city's clamour. The local economy, though touched by tourism, retains a deep connection to the sea; fishing boats still bob in the small harbour, their nets drying in the sun, and the scent of freshly caught seafood often drifts from local eateries. Beyond the immediate foreshore, the fertile soils support small-scale vineyards and orchards, contributing to the peninsula's reputation for fine produce, a quiet bounty that complements the more boisterous allure of the beaches.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Blairgowrie, 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 Blairgowrie, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Blairgowrie includes the postcode (3942), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mornington Peninsula 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 Blairgowrie 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. |