Kilmore, 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 Kilmore, in the Mitchell Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kilmore |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mitchell Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.29825 |
| Longitude | 144.95149 |
| Population | 7,865 |
| Density | 135.8 /km² |
| Area | 57.9 km² |
| Elevation | 354 m |
| Postcode | 3764 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 57 km north |
Kilmore is a locality in the Mitchell Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 7,865. The locality covers an area of 57.9 km², giving a population density of about 135.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 354 m above sea level. It lies approximately 57 km north of Melbourne. Kilmore is located at 37.2983°S, 144.9515°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3764. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Kilmore rests on the gentle slopes of the Great Dividing Range, a landscape painted in broad strokes of ochre earth and pale green pastures. It lies 31.6 km north of Craigieburn, VIC (from Craigieburn, VIC: bearing 4°T), and is situated 12.2 km north of Wallan. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the higher country to the east, a refreshing counterpoint to the sun-baked plains of the north. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of time, give way to wider expanses dotted with the hardy shapes of gum trees and the more cultivated lines of hedgerows. The sky above Kilmore often stretches in an unbroken, luminous blue, particularly in the dry summer months, a vast canvas upon which clouds drift like slow, white ships.
The history of Kilmore is deeply entwined with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, its fertile lands quickly recognised for their suitability for sheep and cattle grazing. The town’s origins are tied to the establishment of a vital Cobb & Co. coach route, a lifeline connecting Melbourne with the northern goldfields, and echoes of this pioneering spirit can still be felt in the sturdy brick buildings that line the main street. The local economy remains firmly rooted in agriculture, with dairy farms and sheep stations continuing to shape the surrounding countryside, their products contributing to the region’s enduring identity. Kilmore’s heritage is also marked by its role as a service centre, a place where the needs of the surrounding farming communities have been met for generations, fostering a sense of enduring resilience and quiet self-sufficiency.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kilmore, 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 Kilmore, in the Mitchell Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kilmore includes the postcode (3764), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mitchell 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 Kilmore 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. |