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| Locality | Eildon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.37099 |
| Longitude | 145.99092 |
| Population | 947 |
| Density | 1.8 /km² |
| Area | 513.1 km² |
| Elevation | 232 m |
| Postcode | 3713 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 103 km east-northeast |
Eildon is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 947. The locality covers an area of 513.1 km², giving a population density of about 1.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 232 m above sea level. It lies approximately 103 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Eildon is located at 37.3710°S, 145.9909°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3713. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Eildon rests in a fold of the land, where the foothills of the Great Dividing Range begin their patient ascent. It lies 74.3 km north-east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 52°T), and is situated 29.7 km south-east of Alexandra. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of eucalypt, a constant reminder of the surrounding bushland. Rolling hills, cloaked in a patchwork of green pastures and dark, dense forests, form the dominant character of the landscape, their slopes softened by the afternoon light that often spills across them in a warm, golden wash. The dominant presence is the water, the vast, blue expanse of the Eildon Pondage and the larger, shimmering surface of the Eildon Reservoir, reflecting the wide Australian sky like a fallen piece of it.
The story of Eildon is intrinsically linked to the ambition of harnessing this water, a tale of engineering prowess that transformed the region into a vital hub for water storage and distribution. Before the dam, the area was more sparsely settled, its economy then, as now, largely shaped by the land – grazing and agriculture forming the backbone of local life. The construction of the dam brought a different energy, a surge of temporary population and purpose, and since then, Eildon has found a new rhythm, one where the bounty of the water plays a central role, drawing visitors who seek its recreational offerings and appreciate the quiet beauty of its setting. The surrounding national parks, accessible by winding roads, offer further avenues for connection with the natural world, their ancient trees and flowing creeks whispering of a deeper, older time.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Eildon, Victoria. 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 Eildon, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Eildon includes the postcode (3713), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Eildon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |