Pheasant Creek, 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 Pheasant Creek, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Pheasant Creek |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.46935 |
| Longitude | 145.29415 |
| Population | 302 |
| Density | 17.2 /km² |
| Area | 17.6 km² |
| Elevation | 538 m |
| Postcode | 3757 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 48 km northeast |
Pheasant Creek is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 302. The locality covers an area of 17.6 km², giving a population density of about 17.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 538 m above sea level. It lies approximately 48 km northeast of Melbourne. Pheasant Creek is located at 37.4693°S, 145.2942°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3757. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Pheasant Creek unfurls across a landscape of gentle slopes and broad valleys, where the air carries the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus. It lies 19.7 km north-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 43°T), and is situated 8.3 km north-west of Kinglake. The land here is a mosaic of grazing paddocks, their emerald hues softened by the late afternoon sun, interspersed with pockets of native bushland that whisper with the rustle of unseen creatures. The creek itself, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through this terrain, its banks often fringed with ferns and the occasional gnarled gum tree, its bark peeling like ancient parchment. A quiet stillness often settles over Pheasant Creek, a sense of deep time unfolding in the slow drift of clouds and the patient growth of the surrounding flora.
The history of Pheasant Creek is etched in the contours of the land, a story told through the remnants of early pastoral endeavours and the enduring traditions of those who have worked this soil. For generations, the economy has been tied to the land, with cattle grazing and sheep farming shaping the character of the district. The nearby hills, though not imposing, offer a sense of enclosure, a feeling that this place has always been a haven, a place to draw breath. While not a hub of industry, Pheasant Creek possesses a quiet resilience, a self-sufficiency that speaks of a community that understands the rhythms of nature and the value of neighbourly support, a subtle strength that colours the everyday lives of its inhabitants.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pheasant Creek, 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 Pheasant Creek, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Pheasant Creek includes the postcode (3757), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi 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 Pheasant Creek 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. |