Steiglitz, 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 Steiglitz, in the Golden Plains Shire local government area.
| Locality | Steiglitz |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Golden Plains Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.86717 |
| Longitude | 144.18681 |
| Population | 52 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 44.4 km² |
| Elevation | 276 m |
| Postcode | 3331 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 68 km west |
Steiglitz is a locality in the Golden Plains Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 52. The locality covers an area of 44.4 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 276 m above sea level. It lies approximately 68 km west of Melbourne. Steiglitz is located at 37.8672°S, 144.1868°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3331. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Steiglitz rests in a landscape of softly rolling hills, where the land slopes gently towards the meandering waters of the Werribee River. It lies 30.7 km south-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 227°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-east of Lethbridge. The fields here are a patchwork of rich, ochre-coloured earth, often dusted with the fine, pale powder of dry grass that catches the afternoon sun like powdered gold. Eucalyptus trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel along the fence lines, their leaves rustling with a dry, whispery sound that seems to carry the heat of the day. The air itself feels settled, carrying a faint, earthy scent of dry soil and sun-baked vegetation, a quiet testament to the enduring, pastoral character of this country.
The history of Steiglitz is deeply entwined with the fertile lands it occupies, lands that have sustained life for generations. Once a significant hub during the gold rush era, evidence of its industrious past can still be glimpsed in the remnants of old mining shafts and the weathered timber of historic buildings that hint at a more boisterous time. Today, the economy of Steiglitz is primarily agricultural, with sheep grazing and cropping forming the backbone of local livelihoods. The rhythm of life here is one of patient observation, attuned to the seasons and the slow, steady pulse of the land, a continuation of traditions that have shaped the very character of Steiglitz.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Steiglitz, 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 Steiglitz, in the Golden Plains Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Steiglitz includes the postcode (3331), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Golden Plains 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 Steiglitz 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. |