Bungaree, 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 Bungaree, in the Moorabool Shire local government area.
| Locality | Bungaree |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Moorabool Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.56144 |
| Longitude | 144.00415 |
| Population | 254 |
| Density | 10.2 /km² |
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Elevation | 558 m |
| Postcode | 3352 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 89 km west-northwest |
Bungaree is a locality in the Moorabool Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 254. The locality covers an area of 24.9 km², giving a population density of about 10.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 558 m above sea level. It lies approximately 89 km west-northwest of Melbourne. Bungaree is located at 37.5614°S, 144.0042°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3352. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Bungaree unfurls across a landscape of rolling plains, where the sky often seems to stretch on forever, a vast canvas of ever-changing blues and greys. It lies 40.6 km west-north-west of Bacchus Marsh, VIC (from Bacchus Marsh, VIC: bearing 289°T), and is situated 13.5 km east of Ballarat Central. The land here is a mosaic of rich, ochre-coloured soil, punctuated by the sturdy, dark green of scattered eucalypts and the lighter, more feathery foliage of introduced pines. Fields of pasture, in varying shades of emerald and gold depending on the season, undulate gently, hinting at the agricultural bounty they hold, while the air itself carries a crisp, clean scent, particularly after a rain shower, a promise of growth and sustenance. Distant farmhouses, their corrugated iron roofs glinting like scattered pennies in the afternoon sun, dot the horizon, each a small beacon of human endeavour against the immense backdrop of the country.
The story of Bungaree is deeply entwined with the pastoral heritage of the region, a legacy built on the back of sheep and cattle grazing that has shaped the very character of the land and its people. For generations, the fertile soil and reliable rainfall have supported a thriving agricultural economy, with properties often passed down through families, fostering a strong sense of continuity and tradition. While farming remains the lifeblood, the proximity to larger centres has also allowed for a diversification of livelihoods, with many residents commuting to work, bringing a steady, unhurried rhythm to the local pace of life. The distinctive silhouette of the old railway station, though no longer a hub of bustling activity, stands as a quiet monument to a time when this line was a vital artery, connecting Bungaree to the wider world and carrying its produce to distant markets.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Bungaree, 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 Bungaree, in the Moorabool Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Bungaree includes the postcode (3352), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Moorabool 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 Bungaree 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. |