Malmsbury, 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 Malmsbury, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Malmsbury |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.18479 |
| Longitude | 144.39163 |
| Population | 864 |
| Density | 21.2 /km² |
| Area | 40.7 km² |
| Elevation | 450 m |
| Postcode | 3446 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 86 km northwest |
Malmsbury is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 864. The locality covers an area of 40.7 km², giving a population density of about 21.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 450 m above sea level. It lies approximately 86 km northwest of Melbourne. Malmsbury is located at 37.1848°S, 144.3916°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3446. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Malmsbury rests in a cradle of rolling hills, where the rich, ochre earth slopes gently towards the meandering Coliban River. It lies 48.7 km south-south-east of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 168°T), and is situated 7.1 km north-west of Kyneton. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a fine, sun-warmed dust, a testament to the dry, fertile paddocks that stretch out in shades of gold and emerald. Ancient gum trees, their bark peeling like papyrus, stand sentinel along the creek beds, their leaves whispering secrets to the breeze that carries the scent of dry grass and distant woodsmoke. The landscape here is one of quiet abundance, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon promises more of the same – a patchwork of fences, grazing livestock, and the occasional weathered farmhouse.
The character of Malmsbury is deeply entwined with its pastoral heritage, a legacy shaped by sheep and cattle grazing that continues to define its economic heart. The river, a vital artery for generations, has witnessed the ebb and flow of fortunes, from early farming settlements to the more recent emergence of boutique wineries that now dot the neighbouring slopes, their vines drawing sustenance from the mineral-rich soil. The town itself retains a charmingly unhurried pace, its main street lined with historic bluestone buildings that speak of a bygone era, a quiet reminder of the resilience and enduring spirit of those who first carved a life from this land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Malmsbury, 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 Malmsbury, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Malmsbury includes the postcode (3446), 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 Malmsbury 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. |