Tylden, 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 Tylden, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tylden |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.32317 |
| Longitude | 144.41061 |
| Population | 516 |
| Density | 9.9 /km² |
| Area | 52.2 km² |
| Elevation | 591 m |
| Postcode | 3444 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 73 km northwest |
Tylden is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 516. The locality covers an area of 52.2 km², giving a population density of about 9.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 591 m above sea level. It lies approximately 73 km northwest of Melbourne. Tylden is located at 37.3232°S, 144.4106°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3444. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tylden settles into the undulating slopes of the Macedon Ranges, a place where the air carries the scent of eucalyptus and the distant bleating of sheep. It lies 37.0 km north-west of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 314°T), and is situated 11.8 km south-south-west of Kyneton. The land here is a mosaic of rolling pastures, punctuated by stands of native bushland and the occasional weathered fence line. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, softened shadows across the paddocks, lending a quiet luminescence to the scene. The soil, a rich, loamy red, speaks of a long history of cultivation and grazing, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and this fertile earth. The sky above is vast and ever-changing, sometimes a brilliant, cloud-strewn blue, at other times a canvas for dramatic storms that sweep in from the west.
This country has long been shaped by the hands of those who have sought a livelihood from its bounty. Tylden, like many of its neighbours in the Shire, has a heritage deeply rooted in agriculture and grazing, with broadacre farming and the raising of livestock forming the backbone of its economy for generations. You can still see the remnants of older farming practices in the sturdy, stone-built sheds and the meticulously maintained paddocks. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, a growing number of residents are drawn to Tylden for its peaceful character and proximity to the natural beauty of the surrounding ranges, contributing to a subtle shift towards lifestyle properties and a burgeoning appreciation for the local food and wine scene that is beginning to flourish in the region. The quiet hum of daily life here is one of contented industry, a steady rhythm that has endured through changing times.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tylden, 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 Tylden, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tylden includes the postcode (3444), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Macedon Ranges 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 Tylden 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. |