Hurstbridge, 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 Hurstbridge, in the Nillumbik Shire local government area.
| Locality | Hurstbridge |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Nillumbik Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.63716 |
| Longitude | 145.19302 |
| Population | 3,363 |
| Density | 230.0 /km² |
| Area | 14.6 km² |
| Elevation | 109 m |
| Postcode | 3099 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 28 km northeast |
Hurstbridge is a locality in the Nillumbik Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,363. The locality covers an area of 14.6 km², giving a population density of about 230.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 109 m above sea level. It lies approximately 28 km northeast of Melbourne. Hurstbridge is located at 37.6372°S, 145.1930°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3099.
Hurstbridge lies cradled by the rolling, forested hills of the Shire of Nillumbik, a place where the air carries the scent of eucalypt and damp earth, particularly after a soft rain. It lies 6.3 km south-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 133°T), and is situated 11.9 km east-north-east of Mill Park. The landscape here is a tapestry of green, with ancient gum trees forming a dense canopy overhead, their bark peeling in papery curls, while the land itself slopes and dips, punctuated by rocky outcrops and winding creeks that whisper secrets as they flow. The sky, vast and often a brilliant blue, can transform at dusk into a canvas of fiery oranges and soft purples, casting long shadows that stretch across the undulating terrain and lending a quiet, contemplative mood to the close of day.
The history of Hurstbridge is deeply interwoven with the land, its early days shaped by timber cutters and dairying farmers drawn to the fertile valleys and reliable water sources. The Diamond Creek, a vital artery for the region, once hinted at mineral wealth, though its true bounty has always been the agricultural richness it helped to foster. Today, this heritage is reflected in the enduring presence of grazing properties and orchards, a testament to a connection with the soil that has persisted through generations. The local economy continues to draw strength from this rural character, with a growing number of visitors drawn to Hurstbridge for its artisan producers, its vibrant farmers' market held each month, and the simple pleasure of experiencing a landscape that feels both wild and welcoming.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hurstbridge, 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 Hurstbridge, in the Nillumbik Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Hurstbridge includes the postcode (3099), 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 Hurstbridge 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. |