Calivil, 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 Calivil, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
| Locality | Calivil |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Loddon Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.24717 |
| Longitude | 144.07835 |
| Population | 173 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 139.0 km² |
| Elevation | 106 m |
| Postcode | 3573 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 191 km north-northwest |
Calivil is a locality in the Loddon Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 173. The locality covers an area of 139.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 106 m above sea level. It lies approximately 191 km north-northwest of Melbourne. Calivil is located at 36.2472°S, 144.0784°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3573. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Calivil rests in a landscape shaped by the subtle turns of the Loddon River, its plains stretching with a quiet tenacity under a wide, pale sky. It lies 59.3 km north-north-west of Bendigo, VIC (from Bendigo, VIC: bearing 342°T), and is situated 24.7 km south-south-west of Pyramid Hill. The earth here, a rich ochre that deepens to a bruised purple after rain, supports hardy grasses and scattered stands of gum trees, their silver-green leaves whispering secrets to the dry breeze. Fences, taut and weathered, trace the boundaries of paddocks where sheep graze with a soft bleating that punctuates the silence. The air itself carries a faint, dry scent of dust and sun-baked earth, a constant reminder of the vastness that surrounds this small pocket of human endeavour. The light at dusk paints the horizon in hues of apricot and rose, a fleeting spectacle that softens the hard edges of the day.
The story of Calivil is intrinsically linked to the land's bounty and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. Once a significant stop along the route for drovers and travellers, it has settled into a rhythm dictated by the cycles of agriculture and grazing. Sheep farming remains a cornerstone of the local economy, with wool production a quiet but vital contribution to the region. The fertile soil, nurtured by the meandering Loddon, also supports crops, and the occasional gleam of a water tank reflects the careful management of resources in this often-thirsty country. While mining ventures have ebbed and flowed through the wider district, Calivil itself has remained steadfastly agricultural, its character defined by the quiet diligence of its inhabitants and the enduring presence of the land.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Calivil, 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 Calivil, in the Loddon Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Calivil includes the postcode (3573), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Loddon 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 Calivil 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. |