Smeaton, 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 Smeaton, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
| Locality | Smeaton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hepburn Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.30622 |
| Longitude | 143.96338 |
| Population | 230 |
| Density | 2.8 /km² |
| Area | 82.2 km² |
| Elevation | 458 m |
| Postcode | 3364 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 105 km west-northwest |
Smeaton is a locality in the Hepburn Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 230. The locality covers an area of 82.2 km², giving a population density of about 2.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 458 m above sea level. It lies approximately 105 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Smeaton is located at 37.3062°S, 143.9634°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3364. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Smeaton rests in a country where the land holds its breath, a quiet expanse of rolling country that seems to absorb the vastness of the Australian sky. It lies 59.1 km north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 314°T), and is situated 14.2 km north-north-east of Creswick. The landscape here is a subtle interplay of greens and golds, shifting with the seasons, where broad paddocks, often stitched with stands of native timber, fall away towards the gentle curves of the land. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, particularly in the early morning, a cool breath before the sun climbs high. This is a place where the horizon feels both close and infinitely distant, a gentle terrain that invites a slow unfolding of the day.
The story of Smeaton is etched in the rich agricultural soil that has sustained generations, a legacy built on the back of hard work and a deep understanding of the land. For many years, grazing sheep and cultivating crops have been the quiet heartbeat of its economy, with wool bales and harvests representing the tangible output of this diligent region. A particular charm of Smeaton lies in its unassuming nature, a place where history isn't shouted from the rooftops but whispers in the old farm fences and the sturdy, unpretentious buildings that mark its centre. The community here moves with a steady, reliable pace, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this patch of Victoria home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Smeaton, 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 Smeaton, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Smeaton includes the postcode (3364), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hepburn 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 Smeaton 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. |