Big Hill, Surf Coast Shire, Victoria
Big Hill, 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 Big Hill, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Big Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Surf Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.47946 |
| Longitude | 144.00921 |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Postcode | 3231 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 112 km southwest |
Big Hill is a locality in the Surf Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km². It lies approximately 112 km southwest of Melbourne. Big Hill is located at 38.4795°S, 144.0092°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3231. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Big Hill rises gently from the undulating plains, a subtle swell in the landscape that offers broad views across the pastoral country. It lies 48.0 km south-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 220°T), and is situated 9.1 km east-north-east of Lorne. The air here carries the clean scent of dry grass and distant eucalypts, a fragrance that intensifies with the warmth of the afternoon sun. Sheep graze contentedly on the slopes, their white fleeces stark against the muted greens and ochres of the fields, while the sky above often stretches in an immense, pale blue canvas, occasionally punctuated by the slow drift of puffy white clouds. The land itself feels ancient and patient, its contours shaped by seasons of sun and rain, offering a quiet, enduring beauty to those who pause to observe it.
The history of Big Hill is tied to the rich grazing land that surrounds it, a heritage evident in the weathered fences and the solid, unpretentious farmhouses dotting the horizon. For generations, this place has been a cornerstone of the local economy, with wool and prime lamb production forming the backbone of its prosperity. While not a hub of bustling industry, Big Hill retains a distinct character, a sense of quiet continuity that resonates with the rhythm of the agricultural year. Travellers passing through often note the serene atmosphere, a stark contrast to the hurried pace of larger centres, and find a genuine warmth in the unassuming hospitality of its inhabitants, who are deeply connected to the land and its enduring legacy.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Big Hill, 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 Big Hill, in the Surf Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Big Hill includes the postcode (3231), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Surf Coast 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 Big Hill 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. |