Olinda, Victoria

Olinda
Olinda township
Olinda
Interactive map of Olinda
Coordinates: 37°51′22″S 145°21′52″E / 37.85599°S 145.364357°E / -37.85599; 145.364357
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
CityMelbourne
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Elevation
569 m (1,867 ft)
Population
 • Total1,773 (2021 census)
 • Density305.7/km2 (792/sq mi)
Postcode
3788
Suburbs around Olinda
Mount Dandenong Kalorama Silvan
Sassafras Olinda Monbulk
Sherbrooke Kallista The Patch

Olinda (/ˈlɪndə/ oh-LIN-də) is a town within the Dandenong Ranges in central-south Victoria, Australia, located 41 km (25 mi) east of Melbourne's CBD, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Olinda recorded a population of 1,773 at the 2021 census.

It is a popular weekend destination for tourists, with a variety of restaurants and cafes. The town is home to the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden and R.J. Hamer Arboretum.