Coldstream, 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 Coldstream, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Coldstream |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.70432 |
| Longitude | 145.34233 |
| Population | 2,199 |
| Density | 39.4 /km² |
| Area | 55.8 km² |
| Elevation | 85 m |
| Postcode | 3770 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 36 km east-northeast |
Coldstream is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,199. The locality covers an area of 55.8 km², giving a population density of about 39.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 85 m above sea level. It lies approximately 36 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Coldstream is located at 37.7043°S, 145.3423°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3770.
Coldstream lies at the western edge of the Yarra Valley, a place where the land begins its gentle rise towards the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 8.6 km north of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 10°T), and is situated 11.0 km north-north-east of Croydon. Rolling hills, cloaked in vineyards and orchards, define its character, their slopes catching the morning sun with a blush of dew. The air here carries a particular stillness, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the hum of a tractor traversing a newly ploughed field. Eucalyptus trees, their silvery-green leaves rustling secrets to the breeze, punctuate the landscape, their scent a constant, earthy perfume. The Yarra River, a vital artery, winds its way through the broader region, its presence a subtle reminder of the life-giving water that nourishes this fertile ground.
Historically, Coldstream's fortunes have been tied to the bounty of its soil. Early settlers, drawn by the rich alluvial plains, cultivated the land for fruit and dairy, establishing a tradition of agricultural excellence that continues today. The burgeoning wine industry, a modern testament to this heritage, now claims a significant portion of the surrounding acreage, its cellar doors a popular draw for travellers seeking the region's celebrated cool-climate varietals. While the whispers of past farming endeavours still echo in the old farmhouses and shearing sheds, the present economy of Coldstream is a vibrant blend of established agriculture and forward-looking viticulture, a place where the past and present are cultivated side-by-side.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Coldstream, 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 Coldstream, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Coldstream includes the postcode (3770), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra Ranges Shire), 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 Coldstream 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. |