Riddells Creek, 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 Riddells Creek, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Riddells Creek |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.4473 |
| Longitude | 144.67919 |
| Area | 72.2 km² |
| Postcode | 3431 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 48 km north-northwest |
Riddells Creek is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 72.2 km². It lies approximately 48 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Riddells Creek is located at 37.4473°S, 144.6792°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3431. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Riddells Creek spills into a landscape where rolling hills, softened by time and eucalyptus, cradle the earth in a patchwork of greens and ochres. It lies 12.2 km north-north-west of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 346°T), and is situated 11.0 km north-east of Gisborne. The air here carries a particular cleanness, a whisper of the vast open spaces that lie beyond, yet it's also touched by the gentle bustle of a place that knows its own pace. Broad-leafed gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel over paddocks that stretch towards the horizon, their surfaces often shimmering with the morning's dew or the day's heat. The creek itself, a ribbon of silver depending on the season, threads its way through the terrain, its banks often fringed with native grasses that sway in the breeze, a subtle symphony of rustling life.
The history of Riddells Creek is etched into its very foundations, a story of hardy settlers who sought opportunity in this fertile pocket of the Macedon Ranges. Originally, the land was shaped by the traditional custodians, and their connection to this country continues to inform its spirit. Later, the promise of agriculture and grazing drew families, establishing a local economy built on the richness of the soil, a legacy still evident in the working farms and the quiet pride of its inhabitants. While the gold rushes of neighbouring areas may have faded, Riddells Creek found its enduring strength in the land, fostering a community that values its rural character and the unhurried rhythm of life, a distinctiveness that draws travellers seeking a breath of genuine country air.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Riddells Creek, 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 Riddells Creek, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Riddells Creek includes the postcode (3431), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Macedon Ranges 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 Riddells Creek 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. |