Vaughan, 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 Vaughan, in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area.
| Locality | Vaughan |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mount Alexander Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.1593 |
| Longitude | 144.21621 |
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 6.0 /km² |
| Area | 9.6 km² |
| Elevation | 293 m |
| Postcode | 3451 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 98 km northwest |
Vaughan is a locality in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 58. The locality covers an area of 9.6 km², giving a population density of about 6.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 293 m above sea level. It lies approximately 98 km northwest of Melbourne. Vaughan is located at 37.1593°S, 144.2162°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3451. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Vaughan lies cradled in a landscape of gentle slopes that rise and fall like the breath of the earth. It lies 45.3 km south of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 187°T), and is situated 11.1 km south of Castlemaine. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a subtle, clean scent of damp soil and the dry, aromatic kiss of eucalyptus, a fragrance that seems to settle into the very bones of the place. Wattle and gum trees, their bark fissured with the stories of seasons, form a ragged fringe around the scattered dwellings, their leaves catching the sunlight in a way that makes the whole scene shimmer with a quiet, verdant energy. The sky above Vaughan often displays a magnificent breadth, a canvas for clouds that drift with a slow, deliberate grace, casting fleeting shadows that traverse the ochre-toned earth.
The history of Vaughan is etched in the land, a narrative of gold that once pulsed beneath the surface, drawing fortune seekers and shaping the very contours of the terrain. While the fever of the alluvial diggings has long since receded, the echoes of that fervent past remain, a whisper in the quiet hum of the present. Today, the economy of Vaughan is a more settled affair, largely revolving around the enduring strength of agriculture and grazing, with rich pastures stretching across the rolling hills, supporting hardy livestock. The rhythm of life in Vaughan is unhurried, a gentle progression punctuated by the seasons and the quiet comings and goings of its residents, who have cultivated a distinct character born of resilience and a deep connection to this particular stretch of country.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Vaughan, 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 Vaughan, in the Mount Alexander Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Vaughan includes the postcode (3451), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mount Alexander 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 Vaughan 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. |