Upwey, 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 Upwey, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Upwey |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.9051 |
| Longitude | 145.32535 |
| Population | 6,501 |
| Density | 1043.5 /km² |
| Area | 6.2 km² |
| Elevation | 219 m |
| Postcode | 3158 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 33 km east-southeast |
Upwey is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,501. The locality covers an area of 6.2 km², giving a population density of about 1043.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 219 m above sea level. It lies approximately 33 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Upwey is located at 37.9051°S, 145.3253°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3158.
Upwey rests in the embrace of rolling hills, where the air carries the damp, earthy scent of fern gullies and the sharp tang of eucalypt. It lies 4.5 km east-south-east of Ferntree Gully, VIC (from Ferntree Gully, VIC: bearing 118°T), and is situated 13.9 km east of Glen Waverley. The land here is a mosaic of verdant paddocks giving way to denser bushland, the occasional glint of sunlight catching on the water of unseen creeks. Houses, often painted in muted tones that blend with the surrounding landscape, are scattered amongst mature trees, their gardens spilling over with a riot of native and introduced flora. A quiet hum of activity, more felt than heard, emanates from the district's heart, a gentle pulse that suggests a community at ease with its own pace.
This region, rich in its connection to the land, has a history shaped by timber cutters and early settlers who found sustenance and shelter in the fertile valleys. Later, the area developed a character tied to market gardens and smaller farms, supplying produce to the growing Melbourne. Today, while the agricultural roots remain evident in the patchwork of fields and the occasional weathered fence, Upwey also draws visitors seeking the natural beauty of the nearby Dandenong Ranges National Park. The local economy thrives on a blend of this agricultural heritage and a growing tourism sector, with charming cafes and artisan shops offering a taste of local life to those who wander through. The very light here, particularly as dusk begins to settle, seems to soften, bathing the hills in a warm, golden hue that speaks of enduring peace.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upwey, 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 Upwey, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Upwey includes the postcode (3158), 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 Upwey 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. |