Hepburn, 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 Hepburn, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
| Locality | Hepburn |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Hepburn Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.31273 |
| Longitude | 144.12813 |
| Population | 576 |
| Density | 143.3 /km² |
| Area | 4.0 km² |
| Elevation | 499 m |
| Postcode | 3461 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 92 km northwest |
Hepburn is a locality in the Hepburn Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 576. The locality covers an area of 4.0 km², giving a population density of about 143.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 499 m above sea level. It lies approximately 92 km northwest of Melbourne. Hepburn is located at 37.3127°S, 144.1281°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3461. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Hepburn rests in a gentle fold of the landscape, where rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens of established trees and the softer hues of pasture, descend towards a meandering creek. It lies 49.1 km north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 326°T), and is situated 4.8 km north-west of Daylesford. The air here carries a crispness, a scent of damp earth and eucalypt that sharpens the senses, especially as the afternoon light begins to mellow, casting long, soft shadows across the undulating terrain. The character of Hepburn is one of quiet contentment, a place where the land itself seems to breathe a steady, unhurried rhythm, punctuated by the calls of native birds and the distant bleating of sheep.
The story of Hepburn is deeply entwined with the rich mineral springs that first drew travellers and settlers to this region, a legacy still palpable in the tranquil atmosphere and the enduring appeal of its spa country heritage. While the gold rushes of the past have faded, the echoes remain in the sturdy, late Victorian architecture that graces its main street, hinting at a prosperous boom time. Today, Hepburn’s economy thrives on a different kind of richness, drawing visitors who seek rejuvenation in its thermal waters and the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside, supporting a vibrant local culture that values its history and the enduring allure of its mineral bounty.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hepburn, 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 Hepburn, in the Hepburn Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Hepburn 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 Hepburn 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. |