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| Locality | Edithvale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Kingston City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.03779 |
| Longitude | 145.11555 |
| Population | 5,683 |
| Density | 2785.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 3196 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 28 km south-southeast |
Edithvale is a locality in the Kingston City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,683. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 2785.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Edithvale is located at 38.0378°S, 145.1156°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3196.
Edithvale rests on the edge of a broad, sandy plain, a place where the coastal winds, carrying the faint tang of salt, often stir the leaves of the scattered gums. It lies 5.7 km south-west of Keysborough, VIC (from Keysborough, VIC: bearing 232°T), and is situated 12.8 km north of Frankston. The land itself is a subtle study in muted colours – pale ochres and dusty greens, the soil yielding to the persistent sun in a way that speaks of resilience rather than abundance. A gentle flatness defines its character, interrupted only by the low-lying wetlands and the meandering course of the Edithvale Drain, a watery artery that reflects the vast, pale blue of the Victorian sky. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, holds a peculiar stillness, a quiet breath before the evening's cooler embrace, and the sunlight often possesses a soft, almost hazy quality, softening the edges of houses and fences.
The history of Edithvale is intrinsically tied to the development of this coastal fringe, a story of land reclamation and the slow expansion of settlement from the neighbouring urban centres. Once a landscape of marsh and scrub, its transformation into residential areas and manicured parks reflects a deliberate effort to harness the potential of its seaside proximity. The local economy, once perhaps more directly linked to the land's less forgiving aspects, now largely supports the daily lives of those who commute or find employment within the broader metropolitan region, though the echoes of market gardens and modest farming endeavours can still be glimpsed in the occasional older property. Edithvale’s most distinctive feature, however, is its deep connection to the water, not just the distant ocean, but the intricate network of waterways and wetlands that define its immediate surroundings, a natural heritage that continues to shape the rhythm of life here.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Edithvale, Victoria — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.03779, 145.11555. 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 Edithvale, in the Kingston City local government area.
Detailed location data for Edithvale includes the postcode (3196), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Kingston City), 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 Edithvale 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. |