Broomfield, 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 Broomfield, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
| Locality | Broomfield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hepburn Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.38499 |
| Longitude | 143.90634 |
| Population | 234 |
| Density | 25.6 /km² |
| Area | 9.1 km² |
| Elevation | 464 m |
| Postcode | 3364 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 105 km west-northwest |
Broomfield is a locality in the Hepburn Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 234. The locality covers an area of 9.1 km², giving a population density of about 25.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 464 m above sea level. It lies approximately 105 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Broomfield is located at 37.3850°S, 143.9063°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3364. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Broomfield lies at the edge of rolling farmland, where the rich, dark earth of Victoria’s Western District begins to soften. It lies 57.3 km north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 305°T), and is situated 4.2 km north-north-east of Creswick. The landscape here is an expanse of broad paddies, delineated by mature stands of scattered eucalypts and neat lines of introduced pines, their straightness a gentle counterpoint to the land’s natural contours. On a clear day, the horizon seems to stretch indefinitely, painted in hues of ochre and muted green, and the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of drying grasses or the earthy aroma of recently turned soil. The quality of light in the late afternoon is particularly striking, casting long, soft shadows that deepen the undulations of the terrain and lend a quiet grace to the scattered farmhouses and their outbuildings.
The history of Broomfield is deeply entwined with the agricultural development of the region, a story told in the enduring presence of its grazing properties and the quiet diligence of its farming families. For generations, this land has been worked for its bounty, primarily supporting sheep and cattle, a legacy evident in the weathered fences and the sturdy, functional architecture of the older homesteads. While not a major centre, Broomfield serves as a quiet hub for its scattered agricultural neighbours, its small collection of essential services providing a focal point for the daily lives of those who call this country home. The local economy, though modest, is steadfast, built on the reliable productivity of the land, and the pace of life here moves with a measured, unhurried cadence, attuned to the seasons and the needs of the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Broomfield, 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 Broomfield, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Broomfield includes the postcode (3364), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hepburn 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 Broomfield 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. |