Benloch, 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 Benloch, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Benloch |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.20127 |
| Longitude | 144.67551 |
| Population | 127 |
| Density | 4.7 /km² |
| Area | 26.8 km² |
| Elevation | 588 m |
| Postcode | 3435 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 73 km north-northwest |
Benloch is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 127. The locality covers an area of 26.8 km², giving a population density of about 4.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 588 m above sea level. It lies approximately 73 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Benloch is located at 37.2013°S, 144.6755°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3435. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Benloch rests in a landscape where the earth itself seems to breathe with a quiet resilience. It lies 39.3 km north of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 355°T), and is situated 7.8 km north-north-west of Lancefield. The land here rolls with a gentle, persistent swell, cloaked in swathes of native bushland and punctuated by paddocks of emerald and ochre, the colours shifting with the seasons like a painter's palette. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery curls, stand sentinel, their branches reaching towards a sky that often wears a startlingly clear blue, or on cooler days, a soft, diffused grey. The air carries the subtle, clean scent of damp soil and gum leaves, a fragrance that deepens after rain, hinting at the rich, dark earth beneath. The character of Benloch is one of understated permanence, a place where the land dictates the pace, and the distant calls of birds echo across the open spaces.
The history of Benloch is intertwined with the pastoral traditions of the region, a legacy evident in the scattered farmsteads and the enduring practice of grazing sheep and cattle across its undulating terrain. For generations, this land has sustained those who have worked it, its economy rooted in the earth’s bounty. While not known for mining, the careful stewardship of the land remains paramount, with small-scale agriculture and viticulture beginning to find their footing, adding a new layer to the local flavour. The quietude of Benloch is its own distinctive attraction, a place where the rhythm of life is measured by the rising and setting of the sun, and the nearby natural beauty offers a constant, unhurried invitation to explore.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Benloch, 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 Benloch, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Benloch includes the postcode (3435), 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 Benloch 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. |