Waterford Park, 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 Waterford Park, in the Mitchell Shire local government area.
| Locality | Waterford Park |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Mitchell Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.30048 |
| Longitude | 145.06637 |
| Population | 190 |
| Density | 1000.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Elevation | 260 m |
| Postcode | 3658 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 58 km north |
Waterford Park is a locality in the Mitchell Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 190. The locality covers an area of 0.2 km², giving a population density of about 1000.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 260 m above sea level. It lies approximately 58 km north of Melbourne. Waterford Park is located at 37.3005°S, 145.0664°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3658. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Waterford Park unfolds across a landscape of gentle rises and dips, where the rich, ochre earth, baked by the Australian sun, gives way to swathes of emerald pasture. It lies 32.5 km north of Mernda, VIC (from Mernda, VIC: bearing 357°T), and is situated 10.2 km east of Kilmore. The air here carries a particular sweetness, a blend of sun-warmed grass and the faint, earthy perfume of distant eucalypts, a scent that seems to cling to the very air as the day begins to cool. Here and there, gum trees, their bark peeling in papery strips, stand sentinel over the paddocks, their branches reaching towards a sky that shifts from the crisp blue of midday to the molten gold of late afternoon. The land itself feels ancient and patient, a quiet observer of the seasons and the lives that have unfolded upon it.
The history of Waterford Park is deeply entwined with the bounty of this fertile soil, a legacy that continues to shape its economy. For generations, this has been a place where the land is worked, where sheep graze on the rolling hills and cattle low in the verdant valleys, their presence a constant hum against the quietude. While farming remains a cornerstone, the character of Waterford Park is also defined by its neighbouring wineries, their vines a testament to the region's ability to yield more than just sustenance. Travellers often find themselves drawn to the local markets, a vibrant showcase of the region's produce and craftsmanship, a place where the community’s spirit is as palpable as the flavour of a freshly picked peach.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Waterford Park, 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 Waterford Park, in the Mitchell Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Waterford Park includes the postcode (3658), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Mitchell 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 Waterford Park 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. |