Emerald, 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 Emerald, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
| Locality | Emerald |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Cardinia Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.93247 |
| Longitude | 145.44985 |
| Population | 5,890 |
| Density | 116.9 /km² |
| Area | 50.4 km² |
| Elevation | 321 m |
| Postcode | 3782 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 45 km east-southeast |
Emerald is a locality in the Cardinia Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,890. The locality covers an area of 50.4 km², giving a population density of about 116.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 321 m above sea level. It lies approximately 45 km east-southeast of Melbourne. Emerald is located at 37.9325°S, 145.4498°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3782.
Emerald unfolds as a landscape of quiet ambition, where rolling pastures meet the softening edges of the Dandenong Ranges foothills. It lies 15.3 km north-east of Berwick, VIC (from Berwick, VIC: bearing 37°T), and is situated 13.4 km north-north-east of Officer. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, a promise of the rich soil that defines this pocket of Victoria. Broadacre farms, their fences neatly delineating swathes of emerald green and ochre, stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of gum trees whose silvered bark catches the sunlight. The terrain, a gentle undulation rather than a dramatic rise, invites a slower pace, a natural inclination towards observing the subtle shifts in colour as the day progresses.
The story of Emerald is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy built on the dairy herds that once dominated the paddocks and the orchards that still bear fruit in sheltered valleys. The railway line, a vital artery in its early days, brought not just goods but also a steady stream of travellers, fostering a sense of connection to the wider world while preserving a distinctly local character. Today, that same line, now a popular tourist attraction, continues to draw visitors to Emerald, offering a glimpse into a more leisurely era. The local economy, while still connected to its farming roots, has diversified, with small businesses and artisan producers adding to the town’s unique flavour, a quiet hum beneath the broader agricultural hum.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Emerald, 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 Emerald, in the Cardinia Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Emerald includes the postcode (3782), 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 Emerald 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. |