Plumpton, 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 Plumpton, in the Melton City local government area.
| Locality | Plumpton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Melton City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.66494 |
| Longitude | 144.69551 |
| Population | 4,320 |
| Density | 146.9 /km² |
| Area | 29.4 km² |
| Elevation | 139 m |
| Postcode | 3335 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 29 km northwest |
Plumpton is a locality in the Melton City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,320. The locality covers an area of 29.4 km², giving a population density of about 146.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 139 m above sea level. It lies approximately 29 km northwest of Melbourne. Plumpton is located at 37.6649°S, 144.6955°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3335.
Plumpton rests on a gentle rise, its contours softened by the broad sweep of the surrounding farmland. It lies 8.3 km north-north-west of Caroline Springs, VIC (from Caroline Springs, VIC: bearing 333°T), and is situated 12.5 km south of Sunbury. The sky here seems to possess a particular clarity, a vast, pale blue that stretches without interruption, broken only by the occasional lazy drift of a cloud. The land itself is a patchwork of cultivated fields, their colours shifting with the seasons – the deep green of young crops, the golden stubble of harvest, the rich brown of freshly turned earth. Scattered trees, mostly gums with their peeling bark and sparse foliage, dot the landscape, offering fleeting pockets of shade. The air carries a dry, earthy scent, mingled with the faint sweetness of ripening grass, a subtle perfume that speaks of the open country.
The history of Plumpton is deeply entwined with the agricultural pursuits that have shaped this region for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil, established a life here, their efforts yielding a steady harvest of grains and supporting a robust grazing industry. The economy still leans heavily on the land, with properties dedicated to sheep and cattle, their fences a familiar sight stretching towards the horizon. While the pace of life in Plumpton is unhurried, there's a quiet industriousness, a sense of purpose in the daily routines of its residents. The local hall, a modest brick building, often serves as the centre for community gatherings, a focal point for shared celebrations and the quiet exchange of news.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Plumpton, 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 Plumpton, in the Melton City local government area.
Detailed location data for Plumpton includes the postcode (3335), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Melton City), 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 Plumpton 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. |