Upton Hill, 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 Upton Hill, in the Strathbogie Shire local government area.
| Locality | Upton Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Strathbogie Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.8935 |
| Longitude | 145.40675 |
| Population | 18 |
| Density | 0.7 /km² |
| Area | 24.0 km² |
| Elevation | 479 m |
| Postcode | 3664 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 110 km north-northeast |
Upton Hill is a locality in the Strathbogie Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 18. The locality covers an area of 24.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 479 m above sea level. It lies approximately 110 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Upton Hill is located at 36.8935°S, 145.4067°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3664. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Upton Hill rises from the Strathbogie Shire's undulating country, a place where the sky seems to stretch infinitely and the air carries the scent of dry grass and distant eucalypts. It lies 57.8 km south of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 180°T), and is situated 9.4 km east-north-east of Avenel. The land here is a mosaic of gentle slopes and broader valleys, punctuated by stands of native bushland that offer a cool respite from the sun's persistent gaze. Sheep graze in well-ordered paddocks, their white forms like scattered clouds against the ochre earth, while the occasional weathered fence line traces the contours of the landscape, a silent testament to generations of human presence. The light here possesses a particular quality, especially in the late afternoon, where it softens the edges of the hills and paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, imbuing the scene with a quiet, profound beauty.
The history of Upton Hill is intrinsically tied to the pastoral traditions of the region, with its early economy built on sheep grazing, an industry that continues to shape the land and its character today. Farmers, their families often tracing their lineage back to the early selectors, work the soil with a quiet determination, a rhythm established long ago. The local roads, some still unsealed, wind through this agricultural heartland, connecting scattered homesteads and leading travellers towards the modest cluster of buildings that forms the nucleus of Upton Hill. While no grand industries define its present, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land are the true hallmarks of this locality, fostering a sense of community that is as steadfast as the ancient gum trees that dot the horizon.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Upton Hill, 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 Upton Hill, in the Strathbogie Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Upton Hill includes the postcode (3664), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Strathbogie 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 Upton Hill 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. |