Sassafras, 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 Sassafras, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Sassafras |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.86422 |
| Longitude | 145.35285 |
| Population | 1,010 |
| Density | 216.3 /km² |
| Area | 4.7 km² |
| Elevation | 542 m |
| Postcode | 3787 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 35 km east |
Sassafras is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,010. The locality covers an area of 4.7 km², giving a population density of about 216.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 542 m above sea level. It lies approximately 35 km east of Melbourne. Sassafras is located at 37.8642°S, 145.3528°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3787.
Sassafras is a place where the air, cool and carrying the scent of damp earth and eucalypt, seems to cling to the steep slopes of the Dividing Range. It lies 5.7 km east-south-east of Boronia, VIC (from Boronia, VIC: bearing 102°T), and is situated 12.3 km north-east of Rowville. Dense fern gullies, thick with the mossy breath of ancient trees, give way to pockets of cleared land where sunlight, filtered through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor. The landscape itself feels alive, a quiet testament to the wildness that still holds sway in these parts, with the sound of unseen creeks a constant, gentle murmur in the background.
The history of Sassafras is tied to the timber cutters and dairy farmers who first carved a life from these hills, their efforts evident in the patchwork of pastures and the weathered charm of older homes. Today, the local economy thrives on a different kind of harvest, drawing visitors who come to wander through the charming village centre, browsing antique shops and enjoying the cafés that spill onto the pavements. It's a place that holds onto its past while embracing the quiet pleasures of the present, a serene escape where the rhythm of the day is dictated by the soft light and the enduring presence of the forest.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sassafras, 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 Sassafras, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Sassafras includes the postcode (3787), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra Ranges Shire), 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 Sassafras 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. |