Scotsburn, 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 Scotsburn, in the Ballarat City local government area.
| Locality | Scotsburn |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Ballarat City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.68605 |
| Longitude | 143.93264 |
| Population | 275 |
| Density | 9.2 /km² |
| Area | 29.8 km² |
| Elevation | 490 m |
| Postcode | 3352 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 92 km west |
Scotsburn is a locality in the Ballarat City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 275. The locality covers an area of 29.8 km², giving a population density of about 9.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 490 m above sea level. It lies approximately 92 km west of Melbourne. Scotsburn is located at 37.6861°S, 143.9326°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3352. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Scotsburn unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, where the ochre earth, so characteristic of the region, yields to swathes of emerald pasture. It lies 44.7 km west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 269°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-east of Sebastopol. Broadleaf eucalypts, their bark a mosaic of peeling grey and white, punctuate the horizon, their branches reaching towards a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon. The air here carries the faint, dry scent of sun-baked grasses, a subtle perfume that speaks of the wide-open spaces. Farmhouses, scattered like fallen leaves across the undulating terrain, lend a sense of quiet habitation, their tin roofs glinting dully under the expansive Australian sky.
The story of Scotsburn is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the area, its early days shaped by the grazing of sheep and the cultivation of the land. While the echoes of gold rushes that once vibrated through neighbouring districts are more muted here, the enduring strength of agriculture remains the backbone of Scotsburn's economy, with prime lamb and beef production continuing to thrive. The local primary school, a modest but vital centre for the scattered families, serves as a quiet hub, fostering a sense of continuity. The character of Scotsburn is one of sturdy resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, a gentle unfolding rather than a hurried rush.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scotsburn, 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 Scotsburn, in the Ballarat City local government area.
Detailed location data for Scotsburn includes the postcode (3352), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Ballarat City), 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 Scotsburn 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. |