Clifton Creek, 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 Clifton Creek, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Clifton Creek |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.71042 |
| Longitude | 147.66411 |
| Population | 227 |
| Density | 4.4 /km² |
| Area | 51.8 km² |
| Elevation | 102 m |
| Postcode | 3875 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 238 km east |
Clifton Creek is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 227. The locality covers an area of 51.8 km², giving a population density of about 4.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 102 m above sea level. It lies approximately 238 km east of Melbourne. Clifton Creek is located at 37.7104°S, 147.6641°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3875. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Clifton Creek lies in a landscape that breathes the deep green of ancient forests and the soft, rolling contours of the land. It lies 114.3 km east-north-east of Traralgon, VIC (from Traralgon, VIC: bearing 62°T), and is situated 9.9 km north-north-east of Wy Yung. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the Australian bush, a fragrance intensified after a rain shower when the ferns unfurl and the fallen leaves release their stored perfumes. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, doesn't so much dapple as it pools, illuminating patches of moss-covered rock and the rough bark of towering gums. The creek itself, the namesake of this place, is more a murmur than a roar, its water clear and cool as it winds its way through gullies, collecting fallen branches and the occasional smooth, grey stone. The character of Clifton Creek is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world dictates the pace, and the human presence is a respectful interloper.
The history of Clifton Creek is etched into the land by the toil of those who sought a livelihood from its rich, yet often challenging, terrain. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and timber, established a small but resilient community, their lives intertwined with the cycles of the seasons and the demands of farming and grazing. The echoes of their labour can still be felt in the old stone fences that snake across the hillsides and the weathered sheds that stand sentinel against the relentless advance of the bush. While the timber industry once played a significant role, the economy of Clifton Creek has diversified, with a growing appreciation for its natural beauty drawing visitors who seek a respite from busier lives. The local produce, often grown with a deep understanding of the land's quirks, finds its way to neighbouring markets, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and their environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clifton Creek, 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 Clifton Creek, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Clifton Creek includes the postcode (3875), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Clifton Creek 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. |