Montrose, 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 Montrose, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Montrose |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.81735 |
| Longitude | 145.34086 |
| Population | 6,595 |
| Density | 592.5 /km² |
| Area | 11.1 km² |
| Elevation | 233 m |
| Postcode | 3765 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 33 km east |
Montrose is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,595. The locality covers an area of 11.1 km², giving a population density of about 592.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 233 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km east of Melbourne. Montrose is located at 37.8173°S, 145.3409°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3765.
Montrose sits at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges, a place where the air, even on a warm afternoon, carries a whisper of the cool, damp earth and the resinous scent of eucalypts. It lies 4.3 km south-south-east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 161°T), and is situated 9.3 km north-east of Ferntree Gully. Here, the land begins its gentle ascent, a prelude to the steeper climbs and verdant valleys that lie further east, the hills themselves a soft, undulating presence that spills down towards the more settled plains. The colour of the sky here often seems deeper, a richer blue, and when the sun dips low, it paints the western slopes in hues of amber and rose, a fleeting, quiet beauty that settles over the houses and gardens. The streets are lined with mature trees, their leaves a rustling chorus in the breeze, and the gardens themselves, often overflowing with flowering shrubs and climbing roses, speak of a patient tending, a slow unfolding of beauty that mirrors the natural landscape.
The history of Montrose is tied to the fertile ground and the promise of a good harvest, a story of selectors and farmers who carved a life from the rich volcanic soil. Dairy farming once sustained many families here, the creamery a focal point of the early community, and remnants of that era can still be glimpsed in the old farm fences and the occasional weathered barn. Today, the character of Montrose is shaped by its proximity to the bustling heart of Melbourne, drawing a blend of tree-changers seeking a more tranquil existence and those who appreciate the convenient access to urban amenities while remaining embraced by a distinctly rural charm. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture, still benefits from its connection to the surrounding horticultural areas, with local produce markets and roadside stalls offering a taste of the region's bounty, and a growing number of small businesses catering to a lifestyle that values both connection and quietude.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Montrose, 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 Montrose, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Montrose includes the postcode (3765), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra Ranges Shire), 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 Montrose 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. |