Clarkefield, 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 Clarkefield, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Clarkefield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.48169 |
| Longitude | 144.80869 |
| Population | 322 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 87.2 km² |
| Elevation | 327 m |
| Postcode | 3430 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 39 km north-northwest |
Clarkefield is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 322. The locality covers an area of 87.2 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 327 m above sea level. It lies approximately 39 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Clarkefield is located at 37.4817°S, 144.8087°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3430. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Clarkefield rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the broad sweep of the sky often seems to dominate the horizon. It lies 11.6 km north-east of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 47°T), and is situated 14.6 km west of Beveridge. The land here is a mosaic of verdant pastures, punctuated by stands of native eucalypts, their grey-green foliage rustling in the breeze that carries the scent of dry grass and distant wildflowers. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts long, softened shadows across the paddocks, lending a quiet warmth to the weathered fences and scattered farmhouses. The air itself feels clean and expansive, a subtle reminder of the open country that stretches towards the Macedon Ranges.
Historically, Clarkefield’s character has been shaped by its agricultural roots, a tradition still palpable in the working farms that define its economy. For generations, this land has supported grazing, providing wool and meat, and the quiet hum of tractors is a familiar sound on weekdays. While not a hub of industry, its proximity to larger centres has allowed for a steady, unhurried pace of life, a place where neighbours know each other and the seasons dictate the rhythm of the day. The occasional glimpse of a more distant, rugged hillscape hints at the geological forces that shaped this region, a subtle beauty that underpins the everyday existence of Clarkefield.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Clarkefield, 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 Clarkefield, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Clarkefield includes the postcode (3430), 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 Clarkefield 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. |