Cardinia, 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 Cardinia, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cardinia |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Cardinia Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.14539 |
| Longitude | 145.42368 |
| Population | 366 |
| Density | 13.6 /km² |
| Area | 27.0 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 3978 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 55 km southeast |
Cardinia is a locality in the Cardinia Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 366. The locality covers an area of 27.0 km², giving a population density of about 13.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km southeast of Melbourne. Cardinia is located at 38.1454°S, 145.4237°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3978.
Cardinia unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes and broad horizons, where the rich, ochre-coloured earth meets a sky that often blazes with an astonishing, almost watercolour blue. It lies 9.6 km south-south-west of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 210°T), and is situated 13.4 km south-south-east of Berwick. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of dry grasses and the distant, sweet perfume of flowering gums, particularly potent as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, painterly shadows across the fields. Here and there, stands of mature eucalypts punctuate the rolling terrain, their silvery-green leaves rustling with a sound like whispered secrets, a constant, quiet murmur against the wider stillness. The character of Cardinia is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to soak into the very texture of the soil, giving it a warm, burnished glow.
The story of Cardinia is deeply intertwined with the fertile lands that have sustained it for generations, a legacy of agriculture and grazing that continues to shape its economy. This is a region where the bounty of the earth is a tangible presence, from the rolling paddocks that yield crops to the livestock that dot the landscape. Historically, the development of Cardinia was driven by the promise of this rich soil, drawing settlers who sought to cultivate and nurture the land. Today, while farming remains a cornerstone, the local economy also embraces a growing appreciation for its natural beauty, with visitors drawn to the quiet charm and the opportunity to experience a more pastoral way of life. The enduring spirit of Cardinia lies in its connection to the land, a relationship that has been carefully tended and passed down, ensuring the continued vitality of this distinctive corner of Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cardinia, 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 Cardinia, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cardinia includes the postcode (3978), 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 Cardinia 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. |