Fosterville, 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 Fosterville, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
| Locality | Fosterville |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Greater Bendigo City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.69595 |
| Longitude | 144.47124 |
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 1.3 /km² |
| Area | 46.8 km² |
| Elevation | 173 m |
| Postcode | 3557 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 132 km north-northwest |
Fosterville is a locality in the Greater Bendigo City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 63. The locality covers an area of 46.8 km², giving a population density of about 1.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 173 m above sea level. It lies approximately 132 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Fosterville is located at 36.6960°S, 144.4712°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3557. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Fosterville sits amongst a gentle sweep of country, where the low, rolling hills, softened by eucalypt scrub and scattered stands of native grasses, meet the wide, pale blue of the Victorian sky. It lies 18.2 km east-north-east of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 69°T), and is situated 14.5 km east of Epsom. The air here carries the dry, clean scent of sun-baked earth and the subtle perfume of wattles, a fragrance that lingers long after the dew has evaporated. Here and there, the land dips into shallow gullies, their bases often choked with hardy undergrowth, offering a dappled shade from the persistent sun. The character of Fosterville is etched into this landscape – a quiet resilience, a willingness to endure the extremes of climate, and a deep connection to the land’s enduring, if sometimes harsh, beauty.
The story of Fosterville is inextricably linked to the earth beneath its feet, particularly its rich gold-bearing veins that sparked a feverish rush in the late 19th century. While the boom times are long past, the echoes of that frantic dig remain, a layer of history beneath the surface of everyday life. Today, Fosterville's economy is more grounded, a blend of agricultural pursuits and the steady, unhurried pace of a rural locality. Sheep graze on the surrounding paddocks, their wool a vital contribution to the region’s output, while smaller holdings might support cattle or a scattering of hobby farms. The nearby presence of the Bendigo goldfields, though a separate entity, casts a long shadow, reminding travellers and residents alike of the enduring allure of the earth’s hidden treasures.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Fosterville, 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 Fosterville, in the Greater Bendigo City local government area.
Detailed location data for Fosterville includes the postcode (3557), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Greater Bendigo City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Fosterville 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. |