Silverleaves, 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 Silverleaves, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
| Locality | Silverleaves |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bass Coast Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.45331 |
| Longitude | 145.27316 |
| Population | 199 |
| Density | 113.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 3 m |
| Postcode | 3922 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 76 km south-southeast |
Silverleaves is a locality in the Bass Coast Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 199. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 113.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 3 m above sea level. It lies approximately 76 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Silverleaves is located at 38.4533°S, 145.2732°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3922. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Silverleaves unfolds across gently rolling terrain, a landscape where the scent of salt mingles with the earthy fragrance of coastal heath. It lies 31.2 km south-east of Mornington, VIC (from Mornington, VIC: bearing 144°T), and is situated 3.4 km east-north-east of Cowes. The land itself breathes a quiet resilience, a patchwork of hardy coastal scrub and scattered stands of mature eucalypts, their silvery-green leaves catching the light with an almost ethereal glow. The air here often carries the distant murmur of surf, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly as it softens towards evening, paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, dancing shadows across the undulating ground. This is a place that feels both exposed and sheltered, where the vastness of the southern ocean meets the intimate embrace of the land.
Historically, the economy of Silverleaves and its neighbouring settlements has been deeply intertwined with the rich, fertile soils of the Bass Coast and the bounty of the surrounding waters. For generations, farming and grazing have shaped the character of the region, with properties carefully managed to balance productivity with the preservation of the natural environment. More recently, tourism has become an increasingly important facet, drawing visitors to the dramatic coastlines and the unique charm of the local towns. The community of Silverleaves, while small, possesses a distinct character, a blend of agricultural heritage and a burgeoning appreciation for its natural beauty, fostering a pace of life that allows for quiet contemplation and a deep connection to the land and sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Silverleaves, 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 Silverleaves, in the Bass Coast Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Silverleaves includes the postcode (3922), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Bass Coast 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 Silverleaves 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. |