Molesworth, 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 Molesworth, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Molesworth |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.16255 |
| Longitude | 145.52005 |
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 1.0 /km² |
| Area | 88.9 km² |
| Elevation | 178 m |
| Postcode | 3718 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 88 km northeast |
Molesworth is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 91. The locality covers an area of 88.9 km², giving a population density of about 1.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 178 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km northeast of Melbourne. Molesworth is located at 37.1626°S, 145.5200°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3718. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Molesworth lies in a fold of the land where the air carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalyptus. It lies 58.9 km north-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 35°T), and is situated 19.5 km west of Alexandra. Here, the country rises and falls with a gentle, persistent energy, the hills cloaked in a patchwork of green pastures and darker, denser bushland. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding skies, paints broad strokes of gold across the slopes, illuminating the weathered fences and the patient, sturdy forms of grazing cattle. The soundscape is one of wind sighing through the gum trees and the distant bleating of sheep, a quiet hum that speaks of the land’s enduring presence.
This is country that has known the steady hand of agriculture for generations, its economy rooted in the rich soil that supports sheep and cattle grazing. The landscape tells a story of resilience, of families who have worked this land through seasons of plenty and hardship, their lives intertwined with the cycles of the farm. While not a place of grand monuments, Molesworth possesses a quiet character, shaped by its rural heart and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. The nearby Murrindindi River, a sliver of silver through the valleys, is a constant reminder of the water's vital role, feeding the pastures and shaping the very contours of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Molesworth, 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 Molesworth, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Molesworth includes the postcode (3718), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi 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 Molesworth 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. |