Eltham, 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 Eltham, in the Nillumbik Shire local government area.
| Locality | Eltham |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Nillumbik Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.71464 |
| Longitude | 145.15461 |
| Population | 18,847 |
| Density | 1133.3 /km² |
| Area | 16.6 km² |
| Elevation | 66 m |
| Postcode | 3095 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 20 km east-northeast |
Eltham is a locality in the Nillumbik Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 18,847. The locality covers an area of 16.6 km², giving a population density of about 1133.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 66 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Eltham is located at 37.7146°S, 145.1546°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3095.
Eltham rests against the gentle, rolling foothills of the Dividing Range, where the urban sprawl of Melbourne begins to exhale, yielding to a landscape of winding creeks and pockets of remnant bushland. It lies 4.3 km east-south-east of Greensborough, VIC (from Greensborough, VIC: bearing 113°T), and is situated 13.4 km east of Reservoir. The air here, particularly after a spring rain, carries the damp, earthy perfume of eucalyptus and fern, a scent that clings to the weathered bark of ancient gum trees and hums with the unseen life of the undergrowth. Streets are often canopied by mature trees, their leaves filtering the bright Australian sunlight into shifting patterns on the pavements, and the terrain itself slopes and dips, guiding the eye towards glimpses of distant, hazy hills. The character of Eltham is one of a place caught in a transition, where the wildness of the country still asserts its presence, even as suburban life takes root.
This locality, known for its artistic and bohemian leanings, carries the echoes of its past as a haven for creatives and a hub for craft. The Nillumbik region, of which Eltham is a part, has a history intertwined with the fertile lands that have sustained agriculture and grazing for generations, though the focus has shifted towards lifestyle properties and smaller-scale horticulture in recent decades. The Yarra River's tributaries, like Diamond Creek, meander through the area, their banks often retaining a wild beauty that belies their proximity to the city. Eltham itself has drawn a reputation for its distinctive architecture, often blending with the natural environment, and a strong sense of community that values its natural setting and the quiet pursuits it allows.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Eltham, 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 Eltham, in the Nillumbik Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Eltham includes the postcode (3095), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Nillumbik Shire), 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 Eltham 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. |