Cathkin, 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 Cathkin, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Cathkin |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.16295 |
| Longitude | 145.61254 |
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 0.8 /km² |
| Area | 23.7 km² |
| Elevation | 181 m |
| Postcode | 3714 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 92 km northeast |
Cathkin is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 19. The locality covers an area of 23.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 181 m above sea level. It lies approximately 92 km northeast of Melbourne. Cathkin is located at 37.1630°S, 145.6125°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3714. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Cathkin rests in a fold of the Murrindindi Shire, where rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of grazing land and scattered timber, begin their gentle rise towards higher country. It lies 63.9 km north-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 41°T), and is situated 11.6 km west-north-west of Alexandra. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of eucalypts, particularly after a rain, and the light at dusk often softens to a hazy gold, painting the broad skies with strokes of apricot and rose. Creeks, often no more than a whisper of water in drier months but capable of a determined rush in winter, thread their way through the landscape, their banks lined with the hardy native grasses and the occasional gnarled she-oak. The land itself feels solid, a comfortable weight beneath the feet, suggesting a long and quiet resilience, a place that has seen seasons turn and generations pass without undue haste.
The history of Cathkin is entwined with the broader story of settlement in this fertile region, its early development tied to the clearing of land for farming and grazing. For decades, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the needs of the livestock, with sheep and cattle forming the backbone of the local economy. While not a major hub, Cathkin has always offered a quiet place for those seeking a connection to the land, a life lived at a pace that allows for contemplation and a deep appreciation for the natural world. The surrounding countryside, with its accessible bushland and the nearby waterways, draws visitors seeking a peaceful escape, a chance to experience the unpretentious charm of rural Victoria.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Cathkin, 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 Cathkin, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Cathkin includes the postcode (3714), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi 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 Cathkin 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. |