Wantirna, 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 Wantirna, in the Knox City local government area.
| Locality | Wantirna |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Knox City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.85342 |
| Longitude | 145.22505 |
| Population | 14,237 |
| Density | 1721.5 /km² |
| Area | 8.3 km² |
| Elevation | 91 m |
| Postcode | 3152 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 23 km east |
Wantirna is a locality in the Knox City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 14,237. The locality covers an area of 8.3 km², giving a population density of about 1721.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 91 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km east of Melbourne. Wantirna is located at 37.8534°S, 145.2251°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3152.
Wantirna unfolds as a verdant expanse at the edge of Melbourne's embrace, where the foothills begin to gently rise, hinting at the wilder country beyond. It lies 1.9 km north of Wantirna South, VIC (from Wantirna South, VIC: bearing 10°T), and is situated 5.8 km east-north-east of Glen Waverley. The air here carries a soft, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a mingling of damp soil and the sweet, resinous aroma of native eucalypts that dot the landscape. Broad streets are lined with established trees, their leaves rustling a quiet conversation with the breeze, casting shifting mosaics of light and shadow onto well-tended gardens and the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea. The terrain itself possesses a subtle undulation, a gentle push and pull that suggests the land was shaped by patient, enduring forces rather than abrupt upheaval, and the late afternoon sun often bathes the western slopes in a warm, honeyed glow, lending a peaceful character to the close of day.
Historically, Wantirna's roots are entwined with the agricultural ambitions of early settlers, its fertile ground once supporting orchards and market gardens that fed the growing city. The legacy of this pastoral past can still be glimpsed in the occasional mature fruit tree found in older backyards or the more open spaces that retain a sense of their rural origins, a quiet echo of a time when the pace of life was dictated by the seasons. Today, Wantirna's economy has broadened, reflecting its integration into the metropolitan fabric, with a strong service sector and retail presence catering to its residents. Yet, a distinct sense of local identity persists, fostered by community hubs and a shared appreciation for the area's green corridors and the nearby Dandenong Ranges National Park, a constant reminder of the wilder beauty that lies just beyond the suburban fringe.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wantirna, 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 Wantirna, in the Knox City local government area.
Detailed location data for Wantirna includes the postcode (3152), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Knox City), 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 Wantirna 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. |