Rubicon, 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 Rubicon, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Rubicon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.38571 |
| Longitude | 145.84691 |
| Population | 60 |
| Density | 0.2 /km² |
| Area | 257.2 km² |
| Elevation | 278 m |
| Postcode | 3712 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 91 km east-northeast |
Rubicon is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 60. The locality covers an area of 257.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 278 m above sea level. It lies approximately 91 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Rubicon is located at 37.3857°S, 145.8469°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3712. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Rubicon lies in a quiet fold of the Murrindindi Shire, where the land begins its gentle climb towards the Dividing Range. It lies 63.6 km north-east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 46°T), and is situated 12.8 km west of Eildon. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of pasture and the softer hues of scattered bushland, define the character of this place. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, particularly after a rain, a smell that clings to everything. The Murrindindi River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, threads its way through the countryside, its banks often fringed with willows and taller, more ancient trees. The light in the late afternoon often softens to a honeyed gold, bathing the paddocks and the distant forested slopes in a warm, inviting glow that seems to settle the very soul.
The history of Rubicon is deeply entwined with the land and its resources. For generations, this has been a place of farming and grazing, with hardy families working the soil and tending their livestock under the expansive Victorian sky. The local economy, though modest, thrives on the bounty of the surrounding countryside, with produce finding its way to neighbouring markets. The Murrindindi River itself has long been a focal point, not only for its agricultural importance but also as a place of natural beauty and recreation, a constant murmur of water against stone. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling industry, Rubicon possesses a quiet resilience, a character shaped by the cycles of the seasons and the enduring connection of its people to the landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Rubicon, 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 Rubicon, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Rubicon includes the postcode (3712), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Rubicon 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. |