Highlands, 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 Highlands, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Highlands |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.08456 |
| Longitude | 145.4186 |
| Population | 120 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 110.0 km² |
| Elevation | 626 m |
| Postcode | 3660 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 90 km north-northeast |
Highlands is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 120. The locality covers an area of 110.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 626 m above sea level. It lies approximately 90 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Highlands is located at 37.0846°S, 145.4186°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3660. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Highlands rests on a broad shoulder of the Murrindindi Shire, a place where the land exhales a scent of damp earth and eucalyptus. It lies 62.2 km north-north-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 23°T), and is situated 23.7 km east-south-east of Seymour. The landscape here is a patient unfolding of rolling hills, softened by the passage of seasons, and punctuated by the darker, more solid presence of native bushland. Broadleaf trees, their leaves catching the light like scattered emeralds, dominate the higher ground, while in the valleys, denser stands of forest hint at a wilder past. The air itself feels clean, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of wildflowers after a rain, and the distant bleating of sheep is a soft counterpoint to the rustle of leaves.
The story of Highlands is written in its soil and its quiet industry. For generations, this has been country for sheep and cattle, the rolling pastures a testament to careful husbandry and a connection to the land. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, its history is etched into the weathered timber of older farmhouses and the well-trodden tracks that crisscross the paddocks. The local economy, while modest, is driven by the reliable pulse of agriculture, supplemented by a growing appreciation for the natural beauty that draws weekend visitors seeking respite. The gentle rhythm of life in Highlands is one of quiet persistence, a reflection of the enduring character of the land and the people who call it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Highlands, 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 Highlands, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Highlands includes the postcode (3660), 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 Highlands 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. |