Bolinda, 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 Bolinda, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bolinda |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.43834 |
| Longitude | 144.77956 |
| Population | 188 |
| Density | 6.8 /km² |
| Area | 27.6 km² |
| Elevation | 363 m |
| Postcode | 3432 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 45 km north-northwest |
Bolinda is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 188. The locality covers an area of 27.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 363 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Bolinda is located at 37.4383°S, 144.7796°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3432. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bolinda rests in a fold of the Macedon Ranges, where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the ancient volcanic cones. It lies 14.1 km north-north-east of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 25°T), and is situated 10.4 km south-south-east of Romsey. Here, the paddocks are a quilt of emerald and gold, stitched together by the dark green threads of scattered gums and the pale silver of distant fences. The air often carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus, a fragrance that deepens after a shower, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to pool in the hollows, turning the dry grasses to burnished copper. The terrain itself is a study in quiet resilience, a landscape shaped by water and wind, where the occasional rocky outcrop hints at deeper geological stories.
The history of Bolinda is intrinsically tied to the fertile soils that invited early European settlers, drawn by the promise of good grazing land for sheep and cattle. This pastoral heritage continues to define the local economy, with wool and prime lamb production remaining significant. The nearby proximity to Melbourne, a mere hour's drive, allows Bolinda to retain a distinct rural character while benefiting from a steady stream of visitors seeking the tranquillity of the Ranges. While not a hub of industry, its quiet contribution to Victoria's agricultural output is a subtle but enduring strength, a testament to the enduring appeal of this particular patch of country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bolinda, 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 Bolinda, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bolinda includes the postcode (3432), 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 Bolinda 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. |