Rowville, 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 Rowville, in the Knox City local government area.
| Locality | Rowville |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Knox City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.92633 |
| Longitude | 145.23627 |
| Population | 33,571 |
| Density | 1548.5 /km² |
| Area | 21.7 km² |
| Elevation | 73 m |
| Postcode | 3178 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 27 km east-southeast |
Rowville is a locality in the Knox City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 33,571. The locality covers an area of 21.7 km², giving a population density of about 1548.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 73 m above sea level. It lies approximately 27 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Rowville is located at 37.9263°S, 145.2363°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3178.
Rowville’s character is etched in the gentle rise and fall of its land, a tapestry of suburban sprawl interwoven with pockets of remnant bushland. It lies 3.7 km north-north-east of Dandenong North, VIC (from Dandenong North, VIC: bearing 30°T), and is situated 7.6 km south-east of Glen Waverley. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of damp soil and eucalypt leaves, a reminder of the natural world still holding its own. Here, the streets unfurl across what were once rolling pastures, and the distant hum of traffic, a constant undertone, is softened by the rustle of leaves in the abundant gum trees that line many a suburban avenue. The light at dusk can be particularly arresting, bathing the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, benevolent shadows across manicured lawns and winding roads.
Historically, Rowville’s story is one of transformation, evolving from a sparsely populated agricultural district into a vibrant, modern residential hub. Early settlers carved out a living from the rich volcanic soils, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of the local economy for decades, a legacy that sometimes surfaces in the names of streets or the enduring presence of older farmhouses. Today, the economic landscape is far more diverse, driven by the needs of its growing population, with a strong retail sector and a burgeoning service industry. While it may not boast grand historical monuments, Rowville’s distinctive character lies in its successful integration of urban living with accessible natural reserves, such as the Lysterfield Park, offering a quiet counterpoint to the energy of its burgeoning suburbs.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rowville, 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 Rowville, in the Knox City local government area.
Detailed location data for Rowville includes the postcode (3178), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Knox City), 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 Rowville 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. |