Alvie, 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 Alvie, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
| Locality | Alvie |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Colac Otway Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.23661 |
| Longitude | 143.49436 |
| Population | 131 |
| Density | 4.8 /km² |
| Area | 27.5 km² |
| Elevation | 131 m |
| Postcode | 3249 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 137 km west-southwest |
Alvie is a locality in the Colac Otway Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 131. The locality covers an area of 27.5 km², giving a population density of about 4.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 131 m above sea level. It lies approximately 137 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Alvie is located at 38.2366°S, 143.4944°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3249. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Alvie rests on a broad, gently rolling plain, a landscape sculpted by ancient volcanic forces and softened by eons of wind and rain. It lies 76.6 km west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 262°T), and is situated 11.5 km north-west of Colac. The land here is a patchwork of rich, dark soils, a canvas upon which the seasons paint their vibrant hues – the emerald green of new growth after winter rains, the golden ochre of summer pastures, and the deep, earthy browns of ploughed fields. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, touched with the subtle perfume of eucalyptus from scattered stands of gum trees that punctuate the horizon, their silvery-green leaves catching the light like a thousand tiny mirrors. The sky above Alvie is a vast, ever-changing dome, often a brilliant, boundless blue, but capable of gathering dramatic, bruised-purple storm clouds that promise life-giving water.
The history of Alvie is intrinsically tied to the fertile plains it occupies, a story woven through the generations of farmers and graziers who have worked this land. For decades, the economy of Alvie has been anchored in the productivity of its surrounding farms, primarily dairy and beef cattle, with a steady undercurrent of cropping. The gentle rhythm of rural life is evident here; the distant lowing of cattle, the rumble of tractors traversing the paddocks, and the quiet hum of the local store are the hallmarks of its character. Alvie retains a distinct, unpretentious charm, a place where neighbours know each other and the land itself dictates the pace of existence, a quiet strength emanating from its deep connection to the soil and the enduring legacy of those who have called it home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Alvie, 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 Alvie, in the Colac Otway Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Alvie includes the postcode (3249), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Colac Otway 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 Alvie 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. |