Mount Burnett, 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 Burnett, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Burnett |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Cardinia Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.97571 |
| Longitude | 145.51094 |
| Population | 170 |
| Density | 16.6 /km² |
| Area | 10.2 km² |
| Elevation | 192 m |
| Postcode | 3781 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 51 km east-southeast |
Mount Burnett is a locality in the Cardinia Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 170. The locality covers an area of 10.2 km², giving a population density of about 16.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 192 m above sea level. It lies approximately 51 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Mount Burnett is located at 37.9757°S, 145.5109°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3781.
Mount Burnett rises from the undulating countryside, its slopes a patchwork of verdant pastures and denser pockets of native bushland. It lies 10.9 km north-north-east of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 15°T), and is situated 11.9 km north-east of Officer. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent, particularly after rain, mingling with the subtle perfume of eucalypts and damp earth. Fields of green, edged by weathered wooden fences, stretch towards the horizon, their colours deepening as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, casting long shadows that paint the land in hues of ochre and gold. Occasional stands of taller trees, their branches reaching skyward like skeletal fingers, punctuate the gentler contours of the terrain, offering a glimpse into the wilder heart that still beats beneath the pastoral veneer.
The story of Mount Burnett is intrinsically tied to the land it surveys, a history shaped by the quiet industry of farming and grazing that continues to define its economy. Generations have worked this soil, coaxing sustenance from its rich, dark loam, their efforts etched into the very character of the place. While the grander ambitions of gold rushes may have passed it by, a more enduring wealth has been found in the wool of hardy sheep and the robust health of cattle that dot the paddocks. The local centre, a modest collection of buildings, serves as a steadfast hub, its pace dictated by the seasons and the enduring rhythm of rural life, a quiet testament to the resilience and steadfastness of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Burnett, 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 Burnett, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Burnett includes the postcode (3781), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Cardinia 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 Mount Burnett 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. |