Bannockburn, 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 Bannockburn, in the Golden Plains Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bannockburn |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Golden Plains Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.04978 |
| Longitude | 144.15943 |
| Population | 5,203 |
| Density | 62.9 /km² |
| Area | 82.7 km² |
| Elevation | 116 m |
| Postcode | 3331 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 75 km west-southwest |
Bannockburn is a locality in the Golden Plains Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,203. The locality covers an area of 82.7 km², giving a population density of about 62.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 116 m above sea level. It lies approximately 75 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Bannockburn is located at 38.0498°S, 144.1594°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3331. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bannockburn lies spread across the low, rolling plains, where the land breathes a gentle sigh under the vast Australian sky. It lies 21.0 km west-north-west of Geelong, VIC (from Geelong, VIC: bearing 302°T), and is situated 15.0 km west-north-west of Bell Post Hill. The paddocks, a patchwork of sun-bleached grasses and richer, darker earth, stretch towards horizons softened by a haze that seems to hold the very warmth of the day. Here, the air carries a subtle, dry scent of eucalypt and the distant promise of rain, a scent that clings to the skin like fine dust. The character of Bannockburn is etched not in grand gestures, but in the quiet persistence of its landscape, a place where the sun’s descent paints the western sky in hues of burnt orange and soft lavender, casting long, dancing shadows across the country roads.
The history of Bannockburn is interwoven with the pastoral ambitions of early settlers, the land here proving fertile ground for sheep and cattle grazing, a legacy still evident in the sturdy woolsheds and the enduring rhythm of agricultural life. The local economy, anchored by this foundational industry, also finds strength in its position as a service centre for surrounding farms and a waypoint for travellers journeying between larger centres. A notable feature of Bannockburn is its connection to the broader region's agricultural show circuit, a vibrant display of local produce and livestock that brings a lively buzz to the community each year. The quiet hum of tractors and the occasional lowing of cattle are the prevailing sounds, a testament to a place that finds its prosperity in the patient cultivation of the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bannockburn, 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 Bannockburn, in the Golden Plains Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bannockburn includes the postcode (3331), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Golden Plains 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 Bannockburn 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. |