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Hillside

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Hillside

Hillside works well as a base: 10 minutes from Taylors Lakes, 21km from Melbourne Zoo.

Hillside is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 17,331, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Hillside sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hillside to your route.

About Hillside

Hillside is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km (15 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Brimbank and Melton local government areas. Hillside recorded a population of 17,331 at the 2021 census. There is another locality in Victoria named Hillside, a small

Read more rural district near Bairnsdale. The suburb of Hillside was previously part of the neighbouring suburb of Sydenham, however its name was changed to Hillside approximately 18 years ago. It has estates with names of Cypress Rise, Banchory Grove, Parkwood Green, Bellevue Hill, Sugargum Estate, Hillside 2000 and Regency Rise. A large water tower (known as "The Golf Ball" by locals) exists in the estate of The Bellevue, which can be seen from several kilometres around and, along with the large radio transmission towers in nearby Delahey, is a major landmark of the outer north-western suburban area.

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Hillside offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Hillside located?

Hillside is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.6905 latitude, 144.7417 longitude.

What is the population of Hillside?

Hillside has a population of approximately 17,331 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
17,331
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-37.6905, 144.7417

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Hillside

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.

24 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.

24 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.

29 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

Sandown Raceway

A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.

47 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Country Cob Bakery

A Kyneton bakery that has won Australia's Best Pie at the national baking competition multiple times, drawing Calder Highway travellers off the freeway for the chicken and mushroom or curried beef.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hillside.

Sydenham

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 10,578

Taylors Hill

🇦🇺 Australia

2 km awayPop. 15,419

Taylors Lakes

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 15,174

Burnside Heights

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 5,995

Plumpton

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 4,320

Delahey

🇦🇺 Australia

5 km awayPop. 8,287

Keilor Lodge

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,712

Caroline Springs

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 24,488

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