Clunes, 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 Clunes, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
| Locality | Clunes |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hepburn Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.2876 |
| Longitude | 143.78026 |
| Population | 1,725 |
| Density | 11.4 /km² |
| Area | 150.8 km² |
| Elevation | 309 m |
| Postcode | 3370 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 120 km west-northwest |
Clunes is a locality in the Hepburn Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,725. The locality covers an area of 150.8 km², giving a population density of about 11.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 309 m above sea level. It lies approximately 120 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Clunes is located at 37.2876°S, 143.7803°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3370. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Clunes rests in a hollow where the land begins to gather itself, a gentle fold in the rolling hills that flank the western edge of the Hepburn Shire. It lies 72.7 km north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 306°T), and is situated 27.4 km north of Wendouree. Here, the air often carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a fragrance that deepens as dusk paints the sky in hues of bruised plum and soft gold. The landscape is a mosaic of well-tended paddocks, their emerald green often softened by the haze of distance, interspersed with stands of native bushland where kangaroos can sometimes be glimpsed at the edges of perception. The winding road that leads into Clunes hints at a quiet seclusion, a place that has drawn breath for generations, its character shaped by the very contours of the earth.
The story of Clunes is deeply entwined with the feverish rush of gold discovery that once pulsed through this region, leaving behind a legacy of Victorian-era architecture that still graces its main street, a quiet testament to a boom time long past. The Clunes Historical Society museum, housed in the old courthouse, offers a tangible connection to this past, showcasing artefacts from the alluvial and quartz mining that defined the early economy. Today, Clunes draws sustenance from a more varied landscape, with grazing properties and a growing number of artisans and small businesses contributing to its distinctive character. The annual Clunes Booktown festival, a celebration of literature and the written word, has become a significant drawcard, transforming the quiet streets into a vibrant hub for bibliophiles from across the country, a modern chapter added to the enduring narrative of this resilient place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clunes, 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 Clunes, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Clunes includes the postcode (3370), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hepburn Shire), 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 Clunes 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. |