Launching Place, 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 Launching Place, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Launching Place |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.78095 |
| Longitude | 145.57763 |
| Population | 2,319 |
| Density | 64.3 /km² |
| Area | 36.0 km² |
| Elevation | 149 m |
| Postcode | 3139 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 54 km east |
Launching Place is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,319. The locality covers an area of 36.0 km², giving a population density of about 64.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 149 m above sea level. It lies approximately 54 km east of Melbourne. Launching Place is located at 37.7809°S, 145.5776°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3139. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Launching Place rests in a fold of the Yarra Ranges, where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the higher peaks. It lies 22.2 km east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 90°T), and is situated 12.8 km south of Healesville. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the sprawling native bushland that crowds the edges of its clearings. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in broad, warm swathes across the undulating terrain, illuminating patches of fern and the rough bark of ancient gums. The Yarra River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the valley floor, its presence a soothing murmur that underpins the quietude of the place. The houses, often spread generously across their blocks, seem to exhale a sense of peaceful habitation, each a small haven against the wilder beauty that surrounds them.
The story of Launching Place is one of quiet industry and a deep connection to the land that has sustained it. Originally a stopping point for travellers and timber getters, its name hints at the river's role as a conduit for goods and people in earlier times. While the logging days have largely passed, the spirit of working the earth persists, with orchards and small farms still dotting the landscape, their carefully tended rows a counterpoint to the untamed bush. The local economy leans towards the relaxed pace of rural life, with a small commercial centre offering essential services and a welcoming spot for neighbours to catch up. Many residents find their livelihoods in the surrounding towns, commuting through the scenic mountain roads, yet Launching Place remains their anchor, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the flow of everyday life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Launching Place, 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 Launching Place, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Launching Place includes the postcode (3139), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra 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 Launching Place 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. |