Beenak, 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 Beenak, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Beenak |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.9004 |
| Longitude | 145.63651 |
| Population | 26 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 17.2 km² |
| Elevation | 330 m |
| Postcode | 3139 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 60 km east |
Beenak is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 26. The locality covers an area of 17.2 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 330 m above sea level. It lies approximately 60 km east of Melbourne. Beenak is located at 37.9004°S, 145.6365°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3139. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Beenak rests in a fold of the Yarra Ranges, a place where the land exhales the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus after rain. It lies 23.4 km north-east of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 36°T), and is situated 12.0 km east-north-east of Cockatoo. The slopes here are generous, draped in the verdant cloak of native bushland, with pockets of cleared land offering glimpses of rolling paddocks that climb towards the hazy blue of distant ridgelines. The air, particularly in the morning's tender light, carries a crispness that speaks of altitude and the cool, clear breath of the surrounding forests, a quiet symphony of birdcall often the only sound to break the stillness. Here, the very texture of the land feels ancient, a mosaic of shadowed gullies and sun-dappled clearings, each contour telling a silent story of geological time.
The history of Beenak is etched not in grand monuments, but in the subtle shifts of land use and the enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Once, perhaps, the traditional custodians walked these same paths, their presence a whisper in the rustling leaves. Later, settlers arrived, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and timber, carving out a living from the dense bush. The local economy, though modest, still reflects this heritage, with scattered farms and grazing properties dotting the landscape, their fences tracing neat lines against the wilder stretches. Tourism offers a gentle counterpoint, with visitors drawn to the natural beauty, seeking the quietude and the chance to reconnect with a landscape that feels both wild and welcoming, a true sanctuary in the hills.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Beenak, 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 Beenak, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Beenak includes the postcode (3139), 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 Beenak 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. |