Lancefield, 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 Lancefield, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Lancefield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.26404 |
| Longitude | 144.7154 |
| Population | 2,439 |
| Density | 19.3 /km² |
| Area | 126.1 km² |
| Elevation | 480 m |
| Postcode | 3435 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 65 km north-northwest |
Lancefield is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,439. The locality covers an area of 126.1 km², giving a population density of about 19.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 480 m above sea level. It lies approximately 65 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Lancefield is located at 37.2640°S, 144.7154°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3435. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Lancefield rests upon a broad, sun-kissed plateau, where the land gently rolls towards the distant, hazy blue of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 32.2 km north of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 0°T), and is situated 10.2 km north of Romsey. The sky here is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that cast fleeting shadows across the ochre-coloured earth, a testament to the dry, warm summers and crisp winters. Patches of remnant bushland, a rich tapestry of grey box and ironbark, punctuate the landscape, their distinctive scent carried on the breeze, mingling with the fainter, sweeter aroma of ripening crops and the earthy musk of grazing livestock. The air itself seems to hum with a quiet energy, a palpable sense of space and openness that invites contemplation, and the light at dusk often softens to a warm, honeyed glow, bathing the scattered homesteads and farm fences in a peaceful, ephemeral beauty.
The story of Lancefield is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of the region, a history etched into the very contours of the land. Originally settled by pastoralists drawn to the fertile plains, the area quickly became known for its robust sheep and cattle grazing, a legacy that continues to define its local economy today. The fertile soils also lend themselves to the cultivation of cereal crops, and a subtle shift is now underway, with vineyards beginning to dot the neighbouring hillsides, hinting at a future where the region might also be celebrated for its cool-climate wines. The town centre, a modest but bustling hub, serves as the heart of this agricultural community, its streets lined with shops and services catering to the needs of farmers and families alike, fostering a strong sense of neighbourly connection and a pace of life that feels both grounded and unhurried.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lancefield, 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 Lancefield, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Lancefield includes the postcode (3435), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Macedon Ranges 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 Lancefield 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. |