Black Rock, 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 Black Rock, in the Bayside City local government area.
| Locality | Black Rock |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.97348 |
| Longitude | 145.02435 |
| Population | 5,952 |
| Density | 1848.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 3193 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 19 km south-southeast |
Black Rock is a locality in the Bayside City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,952. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 1848.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Black Rock is located at 37.9735°S, 145.0243°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3193.
Black Rock rests on a curve of the bay, where the land gives way to the gentle lapping of Port Phillip. It lies 3.1 km west-south-west of Cheltenham, VIC (from Cheltenham, VIC: bearing 246°T), and is situated 14.0 km south-west of Mount Waverley. The air here carries the faint, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the water's proximity, and the afternoon sun often paints the weathered timber of beach boxes in hues of ochre and gold. Low cliffs, a patchwork of sandy loam and exposed rock, mark the coastline, their strata telling silent stories of millennia. The terrain slopes subtly towards the water, a welcoming inclination that invites exploration, and the scattered gums, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, offer dappled shade to the walking paths. The scrubby coastal vegetation, resilient and wind-swept, clings to the soil, a testament to the persistent life that thrives in this salty embrace.
This stretch of coast has long been a place of gathering, its history intertwined with the ebb and flow of the bay. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and access to the sea, established a life here, their endeavours shaping the character of Black Rock into a community that values its connection to the water. The local economy, once reliant on fishing and small-scale farming, has diversified, though the spirit of self-sufficiency and neighbourly support remains. The distinctive black rocks that give the suburb its name, a striking geological feature, are a familiar sight to residents and a point of interest for the occasional traveller. The quiet hum of everyday life in Black Rock is often punctuated by the distant cries of seagulls and the murmur of conversation from the foreshore cafes, a gentle rhythm that defines its unique coastal charm.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Black Rock, 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 Black Rock, in the Bayside City local government area.
Detailed location data for Black Rock includes the postcode (3193), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Bayside City), 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 Black Rock 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. |