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| Locality | Glenlyon |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hepburn Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.26851 |
| Longitude | 144.24362 |
| Population | 389 |
| Density | 5.0 /km² |
| Area | 78.6 km² |
| Elevation | 547 m |
| Postcode | 3461 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 88 km northwest |
Glenlyon is a locality in the Hepburn Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 389. The locality covers an area of 78.6 km², giving a population density of about 5.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 547 m above sea level. It lies approximately 88 km northwest of Melbourne. Glenlyon is located at 37.2685°S, 144.2436°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3461. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Glenlyon rests in a gentle fold of the land, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of dairy pastures and the paler hues of gum trees, meet the clear, cool waters of the Loddon River. It lies 48.8 km north-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 339°T), and is situated 11.6 km north-east of Daylesford. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, especially after a rain, and the distant, soft bleating of sheep is a constant, comforting murmur. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-grey Victorian sky, has a peculiar clarity, illuminating the weathered timber of farm fences and the sturdy, low-slung cottages that dot the landscape. The terrain itself feels ancient and settled, a quiet testament to seasons of growth and rest, where the very shape of the land seems to whisper of its long, slow formation.
The story of Glenlyon is one of pastoral ambition and the enduring spirit of the land. Originally settled by farmers drawn to its rich grazing potential, the area has long been a backbone of the region's agricultural economy, with dairy herds a familiar sight and the scent of freshly cut hay a seasonal marker. Echoes of its past linger in the names of properties and the weathered, unpretentious architecture of the local hall and general store, which serve as the heart of community life. While the initial boom of closer settlement has long faded, Glenlyon retains a quiet dignity, its present economy buoyed by a resilient agricultural base and a growing appreciation for its peaceful, scenic charm by those seeking a slower pace of life, drawn to the enduring character of this distinct corner of the Hepburn Shire.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Glenlyon, 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 Glenlyon, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Glenlyon includes the postcode (3461), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Hepburn Shire), 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 Glenlyon 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. |