Ravenhall, 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 Ravenhall, in the Melton City local government area.
| Locality | Ravenhall |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Melton City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.77245 |
| Longitude | 144.73767 |
| Population | 1,155 |
| Density | 85.2 /km² |
| Area | 13.6 km² |
| Elevation | 69 m |
| Postcode | 3023 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 20 km west-northwest |
Ravenhall is a locality in the Melton City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,155. The locality covers an area of 13.6 km², giving a population density of about 85.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 69 m above sea level. It lies approximately 20 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Ravenhall is located at 37.7724°S, 144.7377°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3023.
Ravenhall stretches across a gently rolling terrain, a landscape where the broad sky seems to hold dominion over the earth. It lies 4.1 km north-east of Truganina, VIC (from Truganina, VIC: bearing 36°T), and is situated 14.9 km north of Point Cook. The ochre-red soil, a constant reminder of the underlying geology, presses up through the sparse, hardy grasses and the scattered gums that offer scant shade. In the late afternoon, the light softens, bathing the open paddocks and the distant, hazy hills in a warm, honeyed glow that seems to linger, imbuing the very air with a quiet stillness. The character of Ravenhall is one of resilience, shaped by the sun and the wind, a place where the land dictates the pace of life, and the horizon offers a sense of boundless possibility.
Historically, Ravenhall’s story is intertwined with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, a chapter written in sheep's wool and the steady expansion of grazing properties. The local economy still carries echoes of this agrarian heritage, with cattle and prime lamb farming forming the backbone of its sustenance, though the encroaching suburbs to the east signal a changing tide. The nearby Werribee River, though not a dominant feature in Ravenhall itself, whispers of the ancient waterways that have shaped this country for millennia, a subtle presence felt in the occasional dampness of the soil after rain. While not a hub of bustling industry, Ravenhall possesses a distinct charm, a quiet dignity that speaks of its enduring connection to the land and the steady, predictable rhythm of country life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Ravenhall, 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 Ravenhall, in the Melton City local government area.
Detailed location data for Ravenhall includes the postcode (3023), 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 Ravenhall 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. |