Springfield, Macedon Ranges Shire, Victoria
Springfield, 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 Springfield, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Springfield |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Macedon Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.32988 |
| Longitude | 144.8256 |
| Population | 208 |
| Density | 3.7 /km² |
| Area | 55.7 km² |
| Elevation | 530 m |
| Postcode | 3434 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 55 km north-northwest |
Springfield is a locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 208. The locality covers an area of 55.7 km², giving a population density of about 3.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 530 m above sea level. It lies approximately 55 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Springfield is located at 37.3299°S, 144.8256°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3434. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Springfield rests in the undulating folds of the Macedon Ranges, a landscape where broadleaf eucalypts, their bark peeling like ancient parchment, stand sentinel over pastures of a deep, vibrant green. It lies 26.7 km north-north-east of Sunbury, VIC (from Sunbury, VIC: bearing 22°T), and is situated 14.8 km north-west of Wallan. The air here carries a clean, cool scent, tinged with the damp earth and the resinous whisper of gum leaves, particularly potent after a rain shower. Rolling hills, softened by distance, recede into hazy blues and purples, their contours hinting at the underlying granite that shapes the region. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-brooding sky, falls in broad, golden swathes, illuminating the occasional weathered fence post and the patient lines of grazing livestock. The very character of Springfield seems to be etched into this gentle, yet resilient terrain, a place where the land dictates the pace.
The history of Springfield is tied to the pastoral ambitions of earlier settlers, the rich soil and reliable rainfall proving fertile ground for farming and grazing. While not a bustling hub, Springfield maintains a quiet, steady economy, its lifeblood drawn from the surrounding agricultural lands and a growing appreciation for its natural beauty. The land has seen generations of families work its surface, their efforts evident in the well-maintained farmsteads and the enduring patterns of cultivation. Visitors are drawn to the region not for grand monuments, but for the authentic feel of rural Victoria, the unhurried pace of life and the opportunity to experience the quiet grandeur of the Australian bushland. The nearby wineries, drawing on the unique terroir, offer a more refined taste of the local bounty, a modern echo of the land's enduring generosity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Springfield, 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 Springfield, in the Macedon Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Springfield includes the postcode (3434), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Macedon Ranges 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 Springfield 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. |