Mount Beckworth, 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 Mount Beckworth, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Beckworth |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hepburn Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.30421 |
| Longitude | 143.70011 |
| Population | 6 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 23.5 km² |
| Elevation | 428 m |
| Postcode | 3363 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 125 km west-northwest |
Mount Beckworth is a locality in the Hepburn Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 6. The locality covers an area of 23.5 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 428 m above sea level. It lies approximately 125 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Mount Beckworth is located at 37.3042°S, 143.7001°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3363. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mount Beckworth rises from the rolling countryside, a distinct rocky outcrop crowned with hardy eucalypts that catch the late afternoon sun, turning its slopes to shades of ochre and deep green. It lies 77.5 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 302°T), and is situated 7.3 km west-south-west of Clunes. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of native grasses and the faint, sweet perfume of flowering wattles, a subtle fragrance that speaks of the region's semi-arid character. Below the summit, the land slopes away in a patchwork of grazing paddocks, bordered by low, sturdy fences, and occasional stands of pine, their dark needles a stark contrast against the pale blue sky. The silence is profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the cry of a passing bird, a quietude that feels ancient and enduring.
This land around Mount Beckworth has a long memory, its geological bones laid down over millennia, later shaped by the movements of Indigenous peoples and then by European settlers drawn by the promise of fertile soil and mineral wealth. While the gold rushes of the 19th century brought fleeting prosperity and a rough-and-tumble spirit to neighbouring districts, Mount Beckworth itself has largely retained its agricultural character, its economy still tied to the wool and meat produced on its surrounding farms. The local roads, often unsealed and winding, connect scattered homesteads and small hamlets, a testament to a way of life that values self-reliance and a connection to the land. The mountain itself, a significant landmark for generations, continues to draw walkers and nature lovers who seek its panoramic views and the quiet contemplation it offers.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Beckworth, 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 Mount Beckworth, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Beckworth includes the postcode (3363), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hepburn 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 Mount Beckworth 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. |