Grantville, 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 Grantville, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Grantville |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bass Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.41209 |
| Longitude | 145.53517 |
| Population | 813 |
| Density | 52.6 /km² |
| Area | 15.4 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 3984 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 83 km southeast |
Grantville is a locality in the Bass Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 813. The locality covers an area of 15.4 km², giving a population density of about 52.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 83 km southeast of Melbourne. Grantville is located at 38.4121°S, 145.5352°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3984. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Grantville rests on the western edge of Bass Coast, a place where the scent of salt and damp earth mingles freely. It lies 38.3 km south of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 173°T), and is situated 13.2 km south-south-west of Lang Lang. The land here rolls gently towards Western Port, a broad expanse of water that often reflects the bruised purples and soft oranges of the evening sky. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over scattered paddocks, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper. The air carries a persistent tang of brine, even when the sea itself is a distant rumour, a subtle reminder of the water's constant presence. The terrain is a mosaic of pasture and coastal scrub, crisscrossed by quiet roads that lead to the water's edge.
This part of Bass Coast has long been a thoroughfare, a crossing point for travellers and a place where livelihoods have been carved from the land and sea. Historically, the area drew sustenance from grazing and agriculture, with pockets of dairy farming contributing to the local economy for generations. More recently, Grantville has found a comfortable niche as a gateway to the more famous attractions of the Bass Coast, its own quiet charm a gentle prelude for those venturing further. The water of Western Port, though not a bustling harbour, still offers opportunities for fishing and boating, a quiet pursuit for locals and visitors alike. The rhythm of Grantville is one of slow mornings giving way to sun-drenched afternoons, a place where the day unfolds with a measured, unhurried grace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Grantville, 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 Grantville, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Grantville includes the postcode (3984), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Bass Coast 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 Grantville 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. |