Glenburn, 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 Glenburn, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Glenburn |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.41822 |
| Longitude | 145.4307 |
| Population | 407 |
| Density | 2.5 /km² |
| Area | 161.1 km² |
| Elevation | 244 m |
| Postcode | 3717 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 60 km northeast |
Glenburn is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 407. The locality covers an area of 161.1 km², giving a population density of about 2.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 244 m above sea level. It lies approximately 60 km northeast of Melbourne. Glenburn is located at 37.4182°S, 145.4307°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3717. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Glenburn unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the gentle, rolling hills that define the Murrindindi Shire. It lies 32.5 km north-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 52°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-north-east of Kinglake. Here, the earth breathes a quiet resilience, a tapestry of verdant pastures punctuated by the stoic presence of gum trees, their silvered trunks catching the diffused sunlight. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness, a subtle scent of damp soil and eucalypt that promises a day of clean, unimpeded breathing. This is a place where the sky feels vast, a canvas of ever-shifting blues and greys, and the silence is broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the rustle of wind through the dry grasses that carpet the slopes.
The history of Glenburn is as deeply rooted as the ancient river red gums that stand sentinel along the creek lines. For generations, the land has sustained those who have worked it, primarily through sheep and cattle grazing, their presence a quiet testament to the enduring agricultural character of the region. The economic pulse of Glenburn beats with the steady rhythm of these pastoral pursuits, a livelihood that has shaped its identity and fostered a close-knit community. While not a major hub, Glenburn’s charm lies in its unpretentious nature, a place where the pace of life allows for the appreciation of simple things – the changing colours of the seasons painting the hills, or the shared camaraderie found at the local hall. The nearby Yea River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, adds another dimension to the locality, offering a refreshing counterpoint to the sun-baked paddocks in the warmer months.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Glenburn, 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 Glenburn, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenburn includes the postcode (3717), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi 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 Glenburn 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. |