Herne Hill, 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 Herne Hill, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
| Locality | Herne Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.13446 |
| Longitude | 144.32381 |
| Population | 3,363 |
| Density | 2212.5 /km² |
| Area | 1.5 km² |
| Elevation | 54 m |
| Postcode | 3218 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 66 km west-southwest |
Herne Hill is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,363. The locality covers an area of 1.5 km², giving a population density of about 2212.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 54 m above sea level. It lies approximately 66 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Herne Hill is located at 38.1345°S, 144.3238°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3218.
Herne Hill unfolds across a gently rolling landscape, where the ochre-tinted earth, baked by a generous sun, meets a sky often painted in hues of pale blue and soft grey. It lies 3.8 km west-north-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 295°T), and is situated 4.4 km north of Highton. The terrain here, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic peaks, is softened by stands of mature eucalypts, their silvery-green leaves rustling in the breeze, and the occasional, more formal planting of street trees that line the avenues. The character of Herne Hill is one of quiet domesticity, a place where the scent of freshly cut grass mingles with the distant hum of traffic, and the late afternoon light casts long, stretching shadows across manicured lawns and modest brick homes. There’s a palpable sense of established neighbourhood, a feeling that lives have been lived here, and continue to unfold, at a steady, unhurried pace.
The history of Herne Hill is intertwined with the broader development of the Geelong region, its origins tracing back to the pastoral leases that once dominated this country. While the immediate landscape doesn't bear overt scars of heavy industry, the local economy has long been influenced by the agricultural and grazing heritage of its surrounds, with many of its residents historically connected to the land. Today, Herne Hill functions as a well-established residential suburb, its character shaped by its proximity to the larger urban centre and its own distinct, family-friendly atmosphere. Notable among its features is the vibrant activity around the local shopping strips, where the aroma of baking bread from a corner bakery might drift on the air, a small but significant detail in the daily life of Herne Hill, a place that feels both connected and comfortably apart.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Herne Hill, 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 Herne Hill, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Herne Hill includes the postcode (3218), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong 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 Herne Hill 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. |