Bindi, 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 Bindi, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bindi |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | East Gippsland Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.10962 |
| Longitude | 147.84505 |
| Population | 49 |
| Density | 0.3 /km² |
| Area | 150.6 km² |
| Elevation | 412 m |
| Postcode | 3896 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 266 km east-northeast |
Bindi is a locality in the East Gippsland Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 49. The locality covers an area of 150.6 km², giving a population density of about 0.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 412 m above sea level. It lies approximately 266 km east-northeast of Melbourne. Bindi is located at 37.1096°S, 147.8450°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3896. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Bindi rests in a broad valley, where rolling hills, cloaked in a mosaic of green pastures and the deep emerald of eucalypt forests, begin their gentle ascent towards the distant, hazy blue of the Great Dividing Range. It lies 138.5 km south-east of Wodonga, VIC (from Wodonga, VIC: bearing 142°T), and is situated 59.2 km east-south-east of Falls Creek. The air here carries the clean, crisp scent of damp earth and gum leaves, a fragrance that intensifies after a rain shower, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of wildflowers that dot the verges of the winding country roads. Sunlight, when it breaks through the cloud cover, has a particular quality, a soft, diffused glow that seems to illuminate the very texture of the land, highlighting the rich, dark soil of the farming plots and the silvery sheen of the eucalyptus bark.
The history of Bindi is etched in the enduring legacy of its agricultural roots, a time when dairy farming and grazing formed the backbone of the local economy, shaping the character of the landscape with neat fences and well-worn paddocks. While the rhythm of life has shifted, a strong connection to the land persists, with many families continuing the traditions of their forebears, tending to livestock or cultivating the fertile soil. The nearby waterways, meandering through the valley, whisper tales of a time when they were vital arteries for transport and sustenance, and today they offer a quiet beauty, attracting those who seek the solace of flowing water and the cool, dappled shade of the riverbanks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bindi, 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 Bindi, in the East Gippsland Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bindi includes the postcode (3896), telephone area code (03), and local government area (East Gippsland Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Bindi 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. |