Sebastopol, 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 Sebastopol, in the Ballarat City local government area.
| Locality | Sebastopol |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ballarat City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.6021 |
| Longitude | 143.83634 |
| Population | 9,890 |
| Density | 1162.2 /km² |
| Area | 8.5 km² |
| Elevation | 425 m |
| Postcode | 3356 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 102 km west-northwest |
Sebastopol is a locality in the Ballarat City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 9,890. The locality covers an area of 8.5 km², giving a population density of about 1162.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 425 m above sea level. It lies approximately 102 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Sebastopol is located at 37.6021°S, 143.8363°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3356. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Sebastopol rests on the undulating plains west of Ballarat, a landscape marked by broad horizons and the subtle curve of the earth. It lies 53.9 km west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 279°T), and is situated 8.0 km south of Wendouree. Here, the land rolls with a quiet dignity, its pastures often a rich ochre under the wide Australian sky, interspersed with stands of hardy eucalypts that offer a dappled shade. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, hinting at the mineral richness beneath the surface and the vastness of the surrounding agricultural country. The character of Sebastopol is one of sturdy resilience, a place where the elements have shaped both the land and its people into a practical, enduring spirit.
The story of Sebastopol is deeply entwined with the gold rushes that defined the region, a past still whispered in the names of its streets and the enduring echoes of its mining heritage. While the fever of the diggings has long subsided, the industry left an indelible mark, fostering a spirit of enterprise and community that continues to fuel its local economy. Today, Sebastopol thrives as a vibrant hub for neighbouring farming communities, its shops and services catering to the needs of those who work the surrounding fertile land. The town's development reflects a steady, unpretentious growth, a testament to its ability to adapt and endure, offering a sense of settled continuity to those who call Sebastopol home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Sebastopol, 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 Sebastopol, in the Ballarat City local government area.
Detailed location data for Sebastopol includes the postcode (3356), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Ballarat City), 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 Sebastopol 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. |