Redan, 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 Redan, in the Ballarat City local government area.
| Locality | Redan |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ballarat City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.57669 |
| Longitude | 143.838 |
| Population | 2,852 |
| Density | 1290.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 429 m |
| Postcode | 3350 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 102 km west-northwest |
Redan is a locality in the Ballarat City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,852. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 1290.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 429 m above sea level. It lies approximately 102 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Redan is located at 37.5767°S, 143.8380°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3350. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Redan unfolds across gently rolling terrain, where swathes of suburban sprawl meet the enduring whispers of the land. It lies 54.3 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 282°T), and is situated 5.2 km south of Wendouree. The air here, especially as the afternoon sun begins its slow descent, carries a dry, earthy scent, tinged with the faintest hint of eucalyptus from the scattered remnant woodlands. Redan's character is one of quiet persistence, a place where established homes with their well-tended gardens share borders with developing estates, all under a vast, often startlingly blue Victorian sky. The land itself, a palette of muted greens and ochres, speaks of a long agricultural past, the contours of the earth hinting at the underlying geology that once drew prospectors and settlers alike.
The story of Redan is deeply intertwined with the gold rushes that shaped this region, though its own direct connection to the precious metal is more in the supporting cast than the leading role. Its economic lifeblood has historically flowed from the surrounding agricultural and grazing lands, with Redan serving as a vital service centre for those working the soil. The character of the place reflects this heritage; a sturdy practicality underpins its everyday life, a sense of community built on shared experience rather than grand pronouncements. While the grand mining edifices are absent, the echoes of that era are present in the very infrastructure and the enduring spirit of resilience found within Redan, a spirit that continues to adapt and evolve with the changing fortunes of the wider region.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Redan, 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 Redan, in the Ballarat City local government area.
Detailed location data for Redan includes the postcode (3350), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Ballarat 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 Redan 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. |