Melton South, 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 Melton South, in the Melton City local government area.
| Locality | Melton South |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Melton City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.70542 |
| Longitude | 144.57175 |
| Population | 11,362 |
| Density | 2108.0 /km² |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Elevation | 119 m |
| Postcode | 3338 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 36 km west-northwest |
Melton South is a locality in the Melton City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 11,362. The locality covers an area of 5.4 km², giving a population density of about 2108.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 119 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Melton South is located at 37.7054°S, 144.5718°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3338.
Melton South unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle slope of the land, a subtle incline that guides the eye towards the distant horizon. It lies 11.9 km east-south-east of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 105°T), and is situated 14.9 km west of Caroline Springs. The terrain here is a muted palette of ochre soils and hardy grasses, punctuated by stands of eucalypts that stand sentinel, their rough bark holding the warmth of the Australian sun. The air often carries a dry, earthy scent, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild herbs after a rare rainfall, and the light at dusk can cast a soft, golden hue over the paddocks, deepening the shadows and lending a quiet dignity to the sprawling properties. The character of Melton South is one of open space, of land that breathes and stretches, where the sky seems to press down with an immense, quiet weight.
The history of Melton South is deeply entwined with the pastoral traditions of the region, a legacy that still whispers through the land in the form of sheep grazing and the occasional weathered fence line. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile ground, established a way of life that was hard-won and deeply connected to the seasons, a rhythm that persists even as modern development advances. The local economy, while diversifying, retains a strong agricultural underpinning, with farming and related industries forming a significant part of its identity. Distinctive to Melton South is its position as a gateway, a place where the urban sprawl of Melbourne begins to yield to the more expansive country, creating a unique blend of burgeoning residential areas and the enduring spirit of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Melton South, 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 Melton South, in the Melton City local government area.
Detailed location data for Melton South includes the postcode (3338), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Melton 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 Melton South 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. |