Quarry Hill, 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 Quarry Hill, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
| Locality | Quarry Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Bendigo City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.77547 |
| Longitude | 144.28041 |
| Population | 2,270 |
| Density | 930.3 /km² |
| Area | 2.4 km² |
| Elevation | 262 m |
| Postcode | 3550 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 130 km north-northwest |
Quarry Hill is a locality in the Greater Bendigo City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,270. The locality covers an area of 2.4 km², giving a population density of about 930.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 262 m above sea level. It lies approximately 130 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Quarry Hill is located at 36.7755°S, 144.2804°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3550. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Quarry Hill rises from the ochre earth, a subtle prominence against the vast, pale sky characteristic of this inland plateau. It lies 2.2 km south of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 181°T), and is situated 4.9 km north-east of Kangaroo Flat. The land here is a mosaic of dry grasses, punctuated by hardy native shrubs and the occasional stoic eucalypt, their silvery leaves shimmering in the persistent sun. Gentle slopes, worn smooth by the passage of seasons and countless feet, lead the eye towards the distant, hazy horizon. The air, even on a warm afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and the faint perfume of wild herbs, and the light, as it begins to soften towards evening, casts long, velvety shadows that pool in the hollows of the terrain.
The story of Quarry Hill is inextricably linked to the rich veins of gold that once pulsed beneath its surface, drawing a surge of hopeful souls in a bygone era. While the feverish rush has long since subsided, the echoes of that vibrant past are still felt, shaping the enduring character of Quarry Hill. The local economy, now more broadly diversified, still draws strength from the land, with agriculture and grazing forming a stable foundation, and a growing appreciation for the region's burgeoning wine industry adding a sophisticated note to its offerings. Visitors are drawn to Quarry Hill not only for its natural beauty but for the quiet persistence of its heritage, a testament to the resilience of those who have called this place home, their lives etched into the very texture of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Quarry Hill, 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 Quarry Hill, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
Detailed location data for Quarry Hill includes the postcode (3550), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Bendigo City), 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 Quarry Hill 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. |