Maude, 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 Maude, in the Golden Plains Shire local government area.
| Locality | Maude |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Golden Plains Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.94489 |
| Longitude | 144.19696 |
| Population | 215 |
| Density | 6.0 /km² |
| Area | 35.6 km² |
| Elevation | 166 m |
| Postcode | 3331 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 69 km west-southwest |
Maude is a locality in the Golden Plains Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 215. The locality covers an area of 35.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 166 m above sea level. It lies approximately 69 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Maude is located at 37.9449°S, 144.1970°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3331. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Maude rests on the gentle slopes overlooking the Werribee River, a landscape that unfolds in broad, sun-kissed plains punctuated by scattered gums and the occasional weathered fence line. It lies 26.9 km north-north-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 327°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-north-east of Bannockburn. The earth here carries a deep ochre hue, a rich, fertile soil that speaks of generations of cultivation. In the hush of late afternoon, the air itself seems to soften, carrying the faint, sweet scent of ripening grasses and the distant bleating of sheep. The sky, vast and often a brilliant cerulean, can transform into a painter's canvas at dusk, streaked with washes of rose and lavender that lend a quiet grandeur to the rolling country.
The history of Maude is intrinsically tied to the agricultural pulse of the Golden Plains Shire. For decades, the land has been a generous provider, supporting robust sheep grazing and cropping enterprises that form the backbone of the local economy. The Werribee River, a vital artery, has long been a source of life and a quiet companion to the settlers who first charted these territories. While no grand monuments mark its past, the character of Maude is etched in the resilience of its farming families and the enduring connection to the land. Visitors might notice the sturdy, practical architecture of the older farmhouses, built to withstand the elements, and the quiet hum of tractors working the fields, a testament to the ongoing, unhurried rhythm of life in this corner of Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Maude, 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 Maude, in the Golden Plains Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Maude includes the postcode (3331), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Golden Plains 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 Maude 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. |