Yarrambat, 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 Yarrambat, in the Nillumbik Shire local government area.
| Locality | Yarrambat |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Nillumbik Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.63789 |
| Longitude | 145.13642 |
| Population | 1,542 |
| Density | 100.0 /km² |
| Area | 15.4 km² |
| Elevation | 177 m |
| Postcode | 3091 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 25 km northeast |
Yarrambat is a locality in the Nillumbik Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,542. The locality covers an area of 15.4 km², giving a population density of about 100.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 177 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km northeast of Melbourne. Yarrambat is located at 37.6379°S, 145.1364°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3091.
Yarrambat unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a patchwork of verdant pastures and scattered stands of native eucalypts that breathe a scent of eucalyptus and damp earth after rain. It lies 4.4 km south of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 185°T), and is situated 14.4 km north-east of Reservoir. The air here often carries the subtle sweetness of blooming wildflowers in spring, a delicate fragrance mingling with the richer, loamy aroma of well-tilled soil. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, softened shadows that bleed into the hollows and across the broad backs of the hills, lending a painterly quality to the scene. The terrain, though not dramatic, possesses a quiet resilience, shaping the way the small farms and residences are spaced, each finding its own comfortable place within the contours of the land.
Historically, Yarrambat’s character has been deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits of its settlers, primarily grazing and the cultivation of orchards, a legacy still visible in the occasional gnarled apple tree clinging to a fence line. The local economy, while evolving, retains a connection to the land, with a strong emphasis on hobby farms and lifestyle properties that draw people seeking a reprieve from urban sprawl, yet still within reach of city amenities. This connection to the rural idyll is a defining feature, fostering a sense of community where neighbours often share produce or lend a hand, a quiet tradition born from the shared experience of working the soil. The local roads, some still unsealed, wind their way through the landscape like patient rivers, guiding travellers past open paddocks where sheep graze peacefully and towards the modest centre of Yarrambat itself.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Yarrambat, 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 Yarrambat, in the Nillumbik Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Yarrambat includes the postcode (3091), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Nillumbik 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 Yarrambat 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. |