Kilsyth, 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 Kilsyth, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Kilsyth |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.81919 |
| Longitude | 145.30883 |
| Population | 11,699 |
| Density | 1239.3 /km² |
| Area | 9.4 km² |
| Elevation | 113 m |
| Postcode | 3137 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 30 km east |
Kilsyth is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 11,699. The locality covers an area of 9.4 km², giving a population density of about 1239.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 113 m above sea level. It lies approximately 30 km east of Melbourne. Kilsyth is located at 37.8192°S, 145.3088°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3137.
Kilsyth rests within the undulating foothills where the Dandenong Ranges begin their rise, a place where the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, especially after a summer shower. It lies 3.9 km south-east of Croydon, VIC (from Croydon, VIC: bearing 143°T), and is situated 14.1 km east-north-east of Glen Waverley. The landscape here is a gentle, verdant sprawl, a mosaic of residential blocks giving way to pockets of remnant bushland and the neat rows of market gardens that still dot the periphery. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-clouded sky, seems to fall in soft, diffused shafts, illuminating the damp sheen on the broad leaves of native ferns and the weathered wood of fences. The very soil here feels rich, a dark loam that yields generously to the gardener’s spade and nourishes the tall, whispering gums that stand sentinel over the suburb.
The history of Kilsyth is entwined with the agricultural ambitions of early settlers, drawn to this fertile ground to cultivate the land, a tradition that continues in its enduring market gardens, a vital part of its local economy. Decades ago, orchards and berry farms were more prevalent, their produce finding its way to Melbourne’s burgeoning markets, a legacy that subtly shapes the character of the place, a quiet persistence in the face of suburban expansion. While mining has never been a feature, the land itself, with its reliable rainfall and rich soil, has been the primary resource, fostering a community that values the grounded rhythm of growing things. The neighbouring national parks, extensions of the wilder country that begins just beyond, draw walkers and nature lovers, adding a layer of natural wonder to the everyday lives of Kilsyth’s residents.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Kilsyth, 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 Kilsyth, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Kilsyth includes the postcode (3137), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra Ranges 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 Kilsyth 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. |