Dewhurst, 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 Dewhurst, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
| Locality | Dewhurst |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Cardinia Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.97639 |
| Longitude | 145.47382 |
| Population | 164 |
| Density | 24.2 /km² |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Elevation | 207 m |
| Postcode | 3808 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 48 km east-southeast |
Dewhurst is a locality in the Cardinia Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 164. The locality covers an area of 6.8 km², giving a population density of about 24.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 207 m above sea level. It lies approximately 48 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Dewhurst is located at 37.9764°S, 145.4738°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3808.
Dewhurst rests on the gentle slopes that lead down towards the Bunyip River, a place where the sky seems to spill its colours with a particular generosity in the late afternoon. It lies 10.5 km north of Pakenham, VIC (from Pakenham, VIC: bearing 358°T), and is situated 13.5 km east-north-east of Berwick. The land here is a patchwork of rich, dark soil, testament to generations of cultivation, interspersed with stands of native eucalypts and wattles that cast long, dancing shadows as the sun begins its descent. The air carries a faint, earthy scent, mingled with the sweetness of blooming clover and the distant, lowing of cattle, a sound that forms a quiet counterpoint to the rustle of leaves. The character of Dewhurst is one of quiet persistence, a place that has seen seasons turn and lives unfold with a steady, unhurried grace.
The history of Dewhurst is intrinsically tied to the fertile earth and the water that nourishes it, a story of farming and grazing that has shaped its very being. Dairy herds have long been a familiar sight, their milk contributing to the region’s produce, and the land continues to yield crops with a reliable bounty. The Bunyip River, a vital artery for the district, has witnessed the ebb and flow of agricultural fortunes, its banks a constant presence in the local consciousness. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring agricultural practices and the close-knit feel of the neighbourhood speak to a heritage of hard work and connection to the land, a distinctive thread in the broader tapestry of the Cardinia Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dewhurst, 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 Dewhurst, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Dewhurst includes the postcode (3808), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Cardinia 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 Dewhurst 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. |