Woodend, 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 Woodend, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Woodend |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.36916 |
| Longitude | 144.5309 |
| Population | 5,709 |
| Density | 79.9 /km² |
| Area | 71.5 km² |
| Elevation | 558 m |
| Postcode | 3442 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 62 km northwest |
Woodend is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,709. The locality covers an area of 71.5 km², giving a population density of about 79.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 558 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km northwest of Melbourne. Woodend is located at 37.3692°S, 144.5309°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3442. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Woodend rests comfortably on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range, its streets lined with mature elm and plane trees that cast dappled shadows across the pavements in the late afternoon sun. It lies 26.1 km north-west of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 322°T), and is situated 11.3 km north-west of New Gisborne. The air here carries a distinct crispness, a cool breath from the surrounding high country, and the landscape rolls with a generous, gentle undulation that hints at the deeper volcanic origins beneath. From the higher vantage points, one can see the land unfurl in a patchwork of green pastures and darker, forested ridges, a serene vista that speaks of enduring agricultural pursuits. The town itself possesses a quiet dignity, its historic buildings and well-tended gardens lending it a character that feels both settled and alive.
The history of Woodend is deeply entwined with the pastoral wealth of the Macedon Ranges, a region that drew settlers seeking fertile land for grazing and farming in the mid-19th century. The railway, a vital artery of commerce and connection, arrived in the 1860s, cementing Woodend's role as a commercial hub for the surrounding district and a welcome stop for travellers heading north. Today, while agriculture remains a significant contributor, the local economy has diversified to embrace tourism, drawn by the region's natural beauty, its burgeoning wine industry, and Woodend's own charm as a destination for weekend escapes and a place to savour a slower pace of life. The distinctive, almost melodic chime of the town's historic clock tower marks the passage of time, a subtle reminder of Woodend's enduring connection to its past and its steady journey into the future.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodend, 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 Woodend, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Woodend includes the postcode (3442), 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 Woodend 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. |