Nutfield, 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 Nutfield, in the Nillumbik Shire local government area.
| Locality | Nutfield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Nillumbik Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.60137 |
| Longitude | 145.18593 |
| Population | 156 |
| Density | 22.2 /km² |
| Area | 7.0 km² |
| Elevation | 118 m |
| Postcode | 3099 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 31 km northeast |
Nutfield is a locality in the Nillumbik Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 156. The locality covers an area of 7.0 km², giving a population density of about 22.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 118 m above sea level. It lies approximately 31 km northeast of Melbourne. Nutfield is located at 37.6014°S, 145.1859°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3099.
Nutfield emerges from the rolling hills of the Nillumbik Shire, a collection of dwellings and properties scattered across a landscape of undulating cleared land interspersed with pockets of native bushland. It lies 4.0 km east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 95°T), and is situated 12.9 km east-north-east of Mill Park. The terrain here is not harsh, but it possesses a certain resilience, the earth a rich ochre in places, softened by the pervasive green of pastures and the darker, more shadowed hues of the scattered timbered gullies. Sunlight, when it breaks through, spills across the paddocks with a gentle, almost liquid quality, illuminating the fine dust that hangs in the air after a dry spell, and lending a soft, warm glow to the weathered timber of farm buildings. The air itself carries a faint, earthy scent, a mix of dry grass, eucalypt and the distant, unmistakable aroma of livestock.
The history of Nutfield is intrinsically tied to the land and its bounty, a story of early settlers carving a living from the relatively fertile, though sometimes challenging, ground. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of this locality, with sheep and cattle dotting the hillsides, their movements a slow, steady rhythm against the backdrop of the changing seasons. While no grand industries have ever dominated, the quiet perseverance of those who worked the soil has shaped the character of Nutfield, fostering a sense of self-reliance and a deep connection to the natural environment. The local economy, though modest, remains rooted in agricultural pursuits, with a small but dedicated community of producers continuing to tend the land, their efforts reflected in the well-maintained fences and the orderly appearance of the farms.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nutfield, 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 Nutfield, in the Nillumbik Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Nutfield includes the postcode (3099), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Nillumbik 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 Nutfield 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. |