Lilydale, 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 Lilydale, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Lilydale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.7626 |
| Longitude | 145.37148 |
| Population | 17,348 |
| Density | 595.1 /km² |
| Area | 29.1 km² |
| Elevation | 99 m |
| Postcode | 3140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 36 km east |
Lilydale is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 17,348. The locality covers an area of 29.1 km², giving a population density of about 595.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 99 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km east of Melbourne. Lilydale is located at 37.7626°S, 145.3715°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3140.
Lilydale unfolds at the foot of rolling hills, a place where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a subtle perfume that clings to the cooler mornings. It lies 4.6 km east-north-east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 64°T), and is situated 8.5 km east-north-east of Croydon. The land here is a generous canvas of greens, from the deep, shaded hues of the bordering Dandenong Ranges National Park to the brighter, sun-kissed tones of its agricultural fringes. Broadleaf trees, some ancient and gnarled, line the streets and spill over fences, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze that often sweeps in from the west. The Yarra River, a ribbon of life, meanders through the wider region, its presence shaping the contours of the landscape and feeding the fertile soil that defines so much of Lilydale's character. The sky above Lilydale can be a dramatic theatre, particularly at dusk, when the western horizon ignites with fiery oranges and soft lavenders, casting a warm, transient glow across the valley.
This region, long shaped by the traditional custodians of the land, saw its modern era blossom with the arrival of European settlers drawn to its fertile valleys and timber resources. Lilydale's economy has historically been tied to the land, with orchards heavy with apples and stone fruits once a prominent sight, and grazing paddocks still dotting the surrounding countryside. While the agricultural sector has evolved, the spirit of local produce and artisanal creation endures, with wineries and burgeoning food businesses now drawing visitors to the area. The legacy of timber milling also whispers through the history of Lilydale, a reminder of the dense forests that once dominated the nearby ranges. Today, Lilydale serves as a vital hub for the surrounding communities, a place where the pace of life feels a little more grounded, a little more connected to the enduring rhythms of the natural world, and where the echoes of its past are still felt in the quiet hum of its present.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lilydale, 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 Lilydale, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Lilydale includes the postcode (3140), 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 Lilydale 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. |