Lysterfield, 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 Lysterfield, in the Knox City local government area.
| Locality | Lysterfield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Knox City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.93605 |
| Longitude | 145.29855 |
| Population | 6,569 |
| Density | 210.1 /km² |
| Area | 31.3 km² |
| Elevation | 140 m |
| Postcode | 3156 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 32 km east-southeast |
Lysterfield is a locality in the Knox City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,569. The locality covers an area of 31.3 km², giving a population density of about 210.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 140 m above sea level. It lies approximately 32 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Lysterfield is located at 37.9361°S, 145.2986°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3156.
Lysterfield unfolds in a landscape where the soft, rounded hills of the Dandenong Ranges begin their gentle descent towards the flatter plains. It lies 5.1 km north-east of Endeavour Hills, VIC (from Endeavour Hills, VIC: bearing 43°T), and is situated 12.5 km north-north-west of Berwick. Here, the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of eucalypt forests, particularly after a rain, mingling with the faint sweetness of blooming wattles in the warmer months. Patches of remnant bushland, thick with ferns and ancient-looking trees, punctuate the more settled areas, their quiet depths offering a stark contrast to the open sky that stretches above. The quality of light here, especially in the late afternoon, can be breathtaking, turning the muted greens and browns of the terrain into a palette of warm gold and deep amber, as if the very land itself exhales a final, lingering breath of the day.
The history of Lysterfield is deeply entwined with the agricultural past of the region, its early days marked by dairy farming and orchards that once dominated the rolling paddies. While much of that intensive farming has given way to residential growth and the expansion of nearby towns, a spirit of self-sufficiency and a connection to the land still lingers, evident in the community gardens and the occasional hobby farm that dots the periphery. The establishment of Lysterfield Lake Park, a significant natural attraction, has undeniably shaped its present character, drawing visitors for recreation and offering a sanctuary for native wildlife. This park, with its expansive waterways and surrounding bush trails, has become a focal point, a place where the local economy subtly benefits from tourism, though the dominant feel remains that of a residential area deeply connected to its natural surroundings.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Lysterfield, 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 Lysterfield, in the Knox City local government area.
Detailed location data for Lysterfield includes the postcode (3156), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Knox City), 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 Lysterfield 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. |