The Shire of Yarra Ranges is located on metropolitan Melbourne’s eastern fringe. It was formed in 1994 following the amalgamation of the former Shires of Healesville, Lilydale, Sherbrooke and Upper Yarra.

Home to a population of around 145,000, the Shire covers an area of approximately 2,500 square kilometres. The Shire stretches from the densely populated outer suburbs up into the surrounding foothills, agricultural valleys and forested areas of the Great Dividing Ranges. It is one of Victoria’s largest, most varied and scenic municipalities.

A summary describing the Shire can be accessed below:

Yarra Ranges Snapshot