Yarra Junction, 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 Yarra Junction, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yarra Junction |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.79641 |
| Longitude | 145.62682 |
| Population | 2,522 |
| Density | 143.5 /km² |
| Area | 17.6 km² |
| Elevation | 125 m |
| Postcode | 3797 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 58 km east |
Yarra Junction is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,522. The locality covers an area of 17.6 km², giving a population density of about 143.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 125 m above sea level. It lies approximately 58 km east of Melbourne. Yarra Junction is located at 37.7964°S, 145.6268°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3797. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Yarra Junction rests at the edge of the Yarra Ranges, where the land begins its slow, verdant climb towards the higher country. It lies 26.6 km east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 94°T), and is situated 8.7 km east-south-east of Woori Yallock. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the surrounding bushland that presses in, soft and green, on all sides. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of pasture and dense forest, define the horizon, their slopes often softened by a pearly mist in the early mornings. The Yarra River itself, a silver thread through the landscape, whispers its presence not far from the town's centre, its banks fringed with willows that weep towards the water. The character of Yarra Junction is one of quiet persistence, a place where the natural world feels as much a part of the daily rhythm as the passing cars and the murmur of conversation.
This locality has long been shaped by the rich soil and the generous rainfall of the Yarra Valley, fostering a strong agricultural heritage. Dairy farming has historically been the backbone of the economy, the gentle lowing of cattle a familiar sound that drifts across the paddocks. More recently, the burgeoning wine industry has found fertile ground here, with neighbouring vineyards adding a sophisticated layer to the rural tapestry, their vines catching the afternoon sun in neat rows. The town itself serves as a vital hub for the surrounding farming communities, its main street a practical collection of shops and services that cater to the everyday needs of its residents. The legacy of past logging efforts can still be seen in the cleared patches of forest, but the prevailing sense is one of regeneration, of a landscape that continues to offer its bounty to those who respect its enduring power.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarra Junction, 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 Yarra Junction, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarra Junction includes the postcode (3797), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra 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 Yarra Junction 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. |