Cambrian 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 Cambrian Hill, in the Golden Plains Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cambrian Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Golden Plains Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.63695 |
| Longitude | 143.81721 |
| Population | 237 |
| Density | 22.4 /km² |
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Elevation | 400 m |
| Postcode | 3352 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 103 km west |
Cambrian Hill is a locality in the Golden Plains Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 237. The locality covers an area of 10.6 km², giving a population density of about 22.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 400 m above sea level. It lies approximately 103 km west of Melbourne. Cambrian Hill is located at 37.6369°S, 143.8172°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3352. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cambrian Hill rises as a gentle swell in the undulating plains, its slopes painted in muted greens and ochres by the seasons. It lies 55.1 km west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 275°T), and is situated 11.8 km south of Wendouree. The land here is a tapestry of grazing paddocks, interspersed with stands of scattered eucalypts whose silvery leaves shimmer in the dry air. Wide skies arch overhead, often brushed with the fleeting drama of clouds, and the silence is broken only by the bleating of sheep or the distant rumble of a farm ute. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a subtle perfume of sun-baked earth and wild grasses, and the light at dusk softens the contours of the landscape, casting long, languid shadows that stretch across the fields.
The history of Cambrian Hill is etched in the land through the enduring presence of sheep farming, a legacy carried forward from early pastoral leases. This quiet industry continues to shape the local economy, with wool and prime lamb production forming the backbone of the district. Evidence of earlier aspirations can sometimes be glimpsed in the weathered stone fences and the occasional overgrown track, hinting at a more complex past. While no grand monuments mark its presence, the very character of Cambrian Hill, its unhurried pace and its deep connection to the land, speaks of generations who have worked this soil and found their sustenance here. The nearby plains, a mosaic of agricultural endeavour, have always been the primary source of livelihood, fostering a community that understands the rhythms of the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cambrian 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 Cambrian Hill, in the Golden Plains Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cambrian Hill includes the postcode (3352), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Golden Plains 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 Cambrian 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. |