Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, in the Pyrenees Shire local government area.
| Locality | Elmhurst |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Pyrenees Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.16868 |
| Longitude | 143.25119 |
| Population | 175 |
| Density | 2.5 /km² |
| Area | 69.4 km² |
| Elevation | 299 m |
| Postcode | 3469 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 167 km west-northwest |
Elmhurst is a locality in the Pyrenees Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 175. The locality covers an area of 69.4 km², giving a population density of about 2.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 299 m above sea level. It lies approximately 167 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Elmhurst is located at 37.1687°S, 143.2512°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3469. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Elmhurst rests in the crook of rolling country, where the land begins its patient climb towards the western slopes. It lies 102.4 km west-south-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 243°T), and is situated 26.1 km east-north-east of Ararat. The air here carries the clean scent of dry grass and the faint, sweet perfume of eucalyptus, especially after a sun-warmed day. Fields of golden wheat, when ripe, stretch to the horizon, their stalks whispering secrets to the wind, while patches of darker, richer soil hint at the more intensive cultivation. Sheep dot the paddocks like scattered clouds, their fleece catching the afternoon light, and the occasional gnarled gum tree stands sentinel, its branches reaching towards a sky that often burns a startling blue. The landscape feels open and honest, a place where the sky feels close and the shadows cast by the low sun are long and sharp, painting the land in hues of ochre and deep purple.
The story of Elmhurst is deeply entwined with the earth it occupies, a history shaped by the bounty and challenges of pastoralism. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land, established farms and grazing properties that continue to form the backbone of Elmhurst's economy, the wool from its sheep finding its way to markets far beyond these horizons. The rhythm of Elmhurst is one of seasons and harvests, a quiet hum of activity that swells during planting and shearing, then settles into a more contemplative pace. While not a place of grand monuments, Elmhurst possesses a distinct character, a sturdy resilience born from generations of working the land. The local pub, a familiar landmark, serves as a gathering point, a place where stories are shared and the day's news is exchanged, its walls bearing witness to the enduring spirit of this Pyrenees Shire locality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, in the Pyrenees Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Elmhurst includes the postcode (3469), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Pyrenees 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 Elmhurst 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. |