Mount Evelyn, 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 Evelyn, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Mount Evelyn |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.78698 |
| Longitude | 145.38542 |
| Population | 9,467 |
| Density | 545.0 /km² |
| Area | 17.4 km² |
| Elevation | 238 m |
| Postcode | 3796 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 37 km east |
Mount Evelyn is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,467. The locality covers an area of 17.4 km², giving a population density of about 545.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 238 m above sea level. It lies approximately 37 km east of Melbourne. Mount Evelyn is located at 37.7870°S, 145.3854°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3796.
Mount Evelyn rests in the embrace of rolling hills, its character shaped by the quiet persistence of nature. It lies 5.4 km east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 98°T), and is situated 14.4 km north-east of Ferntree Gully. The air here, even on a summer's day, carries a cool breath from the surrounding eucalypt forests, a scent of damp earth and resin that lingers long after the sun has dipped below the ridgeline. Residential streets wind through pockets of bushland, where the calls of unseen birds punctuate the stillness and the dappled light filtering through the canopy creates a constantly shifting mosaic on the pathways. The land itself is a testament to its geological past, a gentle undulation of fertile soil that slopes towards the Dandenong Ranges, offering glimpses of distant, hazy blue horizons.
The history of Mount Evelyn is deeply entwined with the clearing of land for agriculture and, later, the burgeoning timber industry that supplied the growing settlements further afield. For generations, dairy farms and orchards flourished on these slopes, their produce finding its way to Melbourne's markets, a testament to the enduring productivity of the rich volcanic soil. While the large-scale farming operations have largely receded, the spirit of local enterprise endures in boutique producers and the vibrant weekend markets that draw visitors eager for artisanal goods and fresh produce. Many a traveller has found solace and inspiration in the quietude of Mount Evelyn, drawn by its proximity to the natural wonders of the Yarra Ranges National Park, a place where the echoes of its past are still carried on the wind.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mount Evelyn, 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 Evelyn, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Mount Evelyn includes the postcode (3796), 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 Mount Evelyn 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. |