Tarrawarra, 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 Tarrawarra, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
| Locality | Tarrawarra |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Yarra Ranges Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.65653 |
| Longitude | 145.44264 |
| Population | 74 |
| Density | 5.3 /km² |
| Area | 13.9 km² |
| Elevation | 82 m |
| Postcode | 3775 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 46 km east-northeast |
Tarrawarra is a locality in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 74. The locality covers an area of 13.9 km², giving a population density of about 5.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 82 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Tarrawarra is located at 37.6565°S, 145.4426°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3775. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Tarrawarra rests within a fold of the Yarra Ranges, where the land begins its gentle ascent towards the higher country, cloaked in a rich tapestry of rolling hills and deep gullies. It lies 17.2 km north-east of Mooroolbark, VIC (from Mooroolbark, VIC: bearing 37°T), and is situated 13.4 km north-north-east of Lilydale. The air here carries the damp, earthy perfume of eucalypt forests, a scent that mingles with the fainter, sweeter notes of distant vineyards. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints fleeting gold across the fern-laden undergrowth, and the silence is often punctuated by the liquid calls of unseen birds or the rustle of unseen creatures in the dense bush. The terrain itself is a character, a constant, subtle presence that shapes the way the roads wind and the way the houses cling to the slopes, their roofs catching the afternoon light like scattered embers.
The story of Tarrawarra is one of agricultural roots, where the rich volcanic soil once yielded crops and supported grazing livestock, a legacy still visible in the patchwork of cleared paddocks that break the endless green. More recently, the land has found a new calling, becoming a celebrated centre for viticulture, with vines meticulously tended and wines crafted that speak of this particular terroir. History whispers from the weathered timbers of old farmhouses and the quiet dignity of the Tarrawarra Abbey, a place of contemplation that adds a unique spiritual dimension to the landscape. The local economy, while embracing the modern appeal of wine tourism, still holds a deep respect for the enduring connection to the land, a connection that imbues Tarrawarra with a distinct, unhurried sense of place.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Tarrawarra, 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 Tarrawarra, in the Yarra Ranges Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Tarrawarra includes the postcode (3775), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Yarra 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 Tarrawarra 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. |