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| Locality | Princes Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.78191 |
| Longitude | 144.9667 |
| Population | 2,069 |
| Density | 4702.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Elevation | 44 m |
| Postcode | 3054 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 4 km north |
Princes Hill is a locality in the Yarra City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,069. The locality covers an area of 0.4 km², giving a population density of about 4702.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 44 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km north of Melbourne. Princes Hill is located at 37.7819°S, 144.9667°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3054.
Princes Hill rises from the undulating terrain, a neighbourhood where the urban hum softens into a gentle murmur. It lies 1.8 km south-south-east of Brunswick, VIC (from Brunswick, VIC: bearing 163°T), and is situated 5.2 km north-north-west of Melbourne. Its streets, lined with mature plane trees that cast dappled shadows across the footpaths, wind through a landscape of varied architectural styles, from grand Victorian homes with their ornate lacework to sleek, modern dwellings. The air, especially after a summer shower, carries a refreshing clean scent, a subtle perfume of damp earth and blooming gardens. Views stretch across rooftops, revealing glimpses of the distant city skyline or the green expanse of neighbouring parklands, a constant reminder of the proximity to both nature and urban life.
The character of Princes Hill is deeply entwined with its origins as a genteel residential development from the late 19th century, built to provide spacious homes for Melbourne’s burgeoning professional class. Its history is etched in the enduring elegance of its period housing and the careful preservation of its leafy streetscapes. The local economy, while no longer driven by the agricultural endeavours of its earliest days, is now a vibrant mix of small businesses, independent cafes, and professional services that cater to the discerning residents. Princes Hill is also known for its strong sense of community, fostered by local events and the shared appreciation for the unique, slightly bohemian charm that permeates its everyday life.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Princes Hill, 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 Princes Hill, in the Yarra City local government area.
Detailed location data for Princes Hill includes the postcode (3054), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra 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 Princes Hill 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. |