Charlemont, 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 Charlemont, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
| Locality | Charlemont |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Geelong City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.2047 |
| Longitude | 144.37605 |
| Population | 372 |
| Density | 35.6 /km² |
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 3217 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 67 km southwest |
Charlemont is a locality in the Greater Geelong City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 372. The locality covers an area of 10.4 km², giving a population density of about 35.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 67 km southwest of Melbourne. Charlemont is located at 38.2047°S, 144.3760°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3217.
Charlemont lies upon the broad, sweeping plains that gently descend towards the coast, a landscape defined by rich, dark soil that promises abundance. It lies 6.3 km south of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 170°T), and is situated 12.8 km north-north-east of Torquay. The air here carries a faint, salty tang, a whisper of the nearby ocean that softens the inland heat, and the sky often stretches in vast, unbroken expanses of cerulean blue, occasionally punctuated by the slow drift of cloud. Rolling hills, softened by the verdant hues of pasture and the deeper greens of scattered gums, form the prevailing character of the terrain, creating a sense of open space and quietude that is both calming and expansive. Here, the land feels solid and dependable, a generous foundation for all that grows and thrives.
The economic heart of Charlemont has long beaten to the rhythm of agriculture and grazing, its fertile ground historically supporting a robust dairy industry and the raising of prime livestock, the remnants of which can still be seen in the sturdy, weathered farmhouses dotting the countryside. This tradition persists, though the character of the locality has begun to shift, with new residential developments gradually embracing the fringes of the established rural setting, creating a gentle layering of old and new. A notable feature of Charlemont is its proximity to significant waterways, including the Barwon River, which has played a vital role in the area’s development and continues to offer a ribbon of life through the landscape, attracting those who appreciate its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The quiet hum of everyday life in Charlemont is one of steady progress, where the echoes of its pastoral past blend with the evolving needs of a growing community.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Charlemont, 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 Charlemont, in the Greater Geelong City local government area.
Detailed location data for Charlemont includes the postcode (3217), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Geelong 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 Charlemont 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. |