Fingal, 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 Fingal, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
| Locality | Fingal |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mornington Peninsula Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -38.41877 |
| Longitude | 144.85993 |
| Population | 516 |
| Density | 28.2 /km² |
| Area | 18.3 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 3939 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 68 km south |
Fingal is a locality in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 516. The locality covers an area of 18.3 km², giving a population density of about 28.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km south of Melbourne. Fingal is located at 38.4188°S, 144.8599°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3939.
Fingal rests on a gentle rise, its broad fields sloping towards the distant shimmer of Bass Strait. It lies 27.5 km south-west of Mornington, VIC (from Mornington, VIC: bearing 219°T), and is situated 7.2 km south-west of Rosebud. The air here carries the clean, briny tang of the sea, mingling with the earthy scent of rich, dark soil and the subtle perfume of ripening fruit. Rolling pastures, a mosaic of emerald and gold depending on the season, are punctuated by stands of mature eucalyptus and pine, their branches often dusted with the fine, pale pollen that drifts on the breeze. The land itself feels sturdy, its character shaped by the wind and the relentless sun, yet softened by the frequent coastal mists that can shroud the landscape in a pearly quietude.
The story of Fingal is one of hardy pioneers who sought sustenance from this fertile ground, establishing a legacy of agriculture and grazing that continues to define its economy. Dairy farms and orchards have long been the backbone of the district, their produce finding its way to local markets and beyond, a testament to the enduring productivity of the Mornington Peninsula. Whispers of earlier times, of timber cutters and those who first worked this land, are carried on the wind that sweeps across the open country. Today, Fingal retains a quiet charm, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and the nearby coast offers a constant, captivating draw for both residents and those who come to experience its beauty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fingal, 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 Fingal, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Fingal includes the postcode (3939), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mornington Peninsula 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 Fingal 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. |