Reedy 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 Reedy Creek, in the Mitchell Shire local government area.
| Locality | Reedy Creek |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mitchell Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.24028 |
| Longitude | 145.1496 |
| Population | 146 |
| Density | 3.8 /km² |
| Area | 38.6 km² |
| Elevation | 381 m |
| Postcode | 3658 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 66 km north-northeast |
Reedy Creek is a locality in the Mitchell Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 146. The locality covers an area of 38.6 km², giving a population density of about 3.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 381 m above sea level. It lies approximately 66 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Reedy Creek is located at 37.2403°S, 145.1496°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3658. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Reedy Creek unfurls across a landscape of rolling hills and fertile plains, where the very air carries the scent of drying grass and the distant murmur of livestock. It lies 39.5 km north of Mernda, VIC (from Mernda, VIC: bearing 8°T), and is situated 9.0 km east-south-east of Broadford. The terrain here is a gentle sculpting of the earth, punctuated by stands of gum trees that cast long, cool shadows in the afternoon sun, their leaves rustling with a dry, papery sound. The soil, a rich, ochre hue, speaks of seasons of sun and rain, and the occasional glint of quartz in the creek bed hints at the ancient geology beneath. A quietude pervades Reedy Creek, broken only by the call of a magpie or the low rumble of a ute on a dusty track.
Historically, Reedy Creek has been shaped by the land's bounty, its economy intrinsically tied to grazing and agriculture, a legacy evident in the scattered woolsheds and the neat rows of fencing that crisscross the surrounding paddocks. The creek itself, though often modest in flow, has been a lifeblood for generations, its course marked by the scattered remnants of old homesteads and the enduring presence of native flora. The spirit of resilience, honed by the challenges of rural life, seems to permeate the very fabric of Reedy Creek, fostering a sense of quiet independence and a deep connection to the country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Reedy 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 Reedy Creek, in the Mitchell Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Reedy Creek includes the postcode (3658), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mitchell 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 Reedy 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. |