Redesdale, 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 Redesdale, in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area.
| Locality | Redesdale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mount Alexander Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.00192 |
| Longitude | 144.47236 |
| Population | 244 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Area | 119.6 km² |
| Elevation | 288 m |
| Postcode | 3444 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 100 km north-northwest |
Redesdale is a locality in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 244. The locality covers an area of 119.6 km², giving a population density of about 2.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 288 m above sea level. It lies approximately 100 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Redesdale is located at 37.0019°S, 144.4724°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3444. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Redesdale lies where the land begins to soften its ruggedness, a place where the rolling hills of Victoria's central highlands gently give way to broader valleys. It lies 32.3 km south-south-east of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 148°T), and is situated 13.0 km north-east of Elphinstone. Here, the earth is a mosaic of ochre and deep green, punctuated by the silver-grey of eucalypts that stand sentinel against the vast, often startlingly blue sky. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp soil and the subtle perfume of native grasses. The Campaspe River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the landscape, its presence felt in the richer vegetation that clings to its banks, a vital artery in this sun-drenched country.
The history of Redesdale is deeply entwined with the pastoral pursuits that have shaped this region for generations. Sheep graze on the slopes, their wool a constant hum of economic activity, while the fertile river flats have long supported a more diverse agricultural practice, producing grains and other crops. Evidence of earlier endeavours, perhaps faint traces of gold rushes long past, might still be whispered by the land, though the present day is defined by the steady rhythm of farming and the quiet lives of its inhabitants. It is a place where the past is not so much a monument as a subtle undertow, a quiet understanding of the land’s enduring capacity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Redesdale, 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 Redesdale, in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Redesdale includes the postcode (3444), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mount Alexander 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 Redesdale 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. |