Eaglehawk, 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 Eaglehawk, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
| Locality | Eaglehawk |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Bendigo City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.70775 |
| Longitude | 144.26323 |
| Population | 5,513 |
| Density | 379.9 /km² |
| Area | 14.5 km² |
| Elevation | 225 m |
| Postcode | 3556 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 138 km north-northwest |
Eaglehawk is a locality in the Greater Bendigo City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,513. The locality covers an area of 14.5 km², giving a population density of about 379.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 225 m above sea level. It lies approximately 138 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Eaglehawk is located at 36.7077°S, 144.2632°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3556. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Eaglehawk sits upon a gentle rise, its streets tracing the contours of the land as it slopes towards the Bendigo Creek. It lies 5.5 km north-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 343°T), and is situated 11.1 km north of Kangaroo Flat. The surrounding landscape is a study in muted greens and ochres, a dry inland terrain where hardy eucalypts and wattles cling to the earth, their leaves rustling in a breeze that carries the scent of sun-baked soil. Low-slung houses, many with wide verandahs, huddle together, their colours fading in the persistent Australian sun, creating a sense of quiet permanence against the expansive sky. The light here, especially as afternoon softens into evening, possesses a particular clarity, making the distant shapes of the hills seem sharper, more defined, and lending a subtle glow to the weathered rooftops.
The history of Eaglehawk is deeply entwined with the gold rushes that pulsed through this region in the latter half of the 19th century, a period that etched its legacy into the very character of the place. Prospectors once walked these same tracks, their hopes and fortunes tied to the quartz veins beneath the surface, and the echoes of that fervent activity can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterises Eaglehawk. Today, while the gold fever has long since subsided, a different kind of industry sustains the area, with a blend of small businesses and agricultural pursuits forming the bedrock of its economy, fostering a neighbourhood feel where the pace of life allows for genuine connection. The old Miners Rest Cemetery, a poignant reminder of the past, stands as a silent witness to the lives lived and lost, a stark yet beautiful testament to the town's foundational era.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Eaglehawk, 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 Eaglehawk, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
Detailed location data for Eaglehawk includes the postcode (3556), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Bendigo 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 Eaglehawk 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. |