Camperdown, 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 Camperdown, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
| Locality | Camperdown |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Corangamite Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -38.22886 |
| Longitude | 143.13653 |
| Population | 3,243 |
| Density | 44.7 /km² |
| Area | 72.5 km² |
| Elevation | 171 m |
| Postcode | 3260 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 166 km west-southwest |
Camperdown is a locality in the Corangamite Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,243. The locality covers an area of 72.5 km², giving a population density of about 44.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 171 m above sea level. It lies approximately 166 km west-southwest of Melbourne. Camperdown is located at 38.2289°S, 143.1365°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Camperdown rises from the rich, volcanic plains of Victoria’s Western District, a landscape defined by gentle slopes and broad horizons. It lies 58.0 km east-north-east of Warrnambool, VIC (from Warrnambool, VIC: bearing 75°T), and is situated 12.4 km north-north-east of Cobden. The air here carries a clean, earthy scent, often tinged with the faint sweetness of pasture. Fields of green and gold stretch out, punctuated by stands of mature eucalypts and the occasional stately homestead, their red roofs a warm counterpoint to the vast sky. The very light seems to possess a particular clarity, especially in the late afternoon when long shadows begin to paint the land in subtle shades of ochre and umber. The town itself, centred around its distinctive clock tower, presents a quiet, unassuming charm, a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the turning of the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock.
The history of Camperdown is deeply entwined with the pastoral wealth of the surrounding country, its fortunes built on sheep and cattle grazing. This fertile land, formed by ancient volcanic activity, has always been the bedrock of its economy, drawing settlers who established sprawling stations and, eventually, the township itself. A notable feature of Camperdown is the cluster of volcanic cones that dot the immediate landscape, including Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf, offering panoramic views and a tangible connection to the region’s geological past. These landmarks, along with the charming heritage buildings within the town centre, speak of a steady development, a place that has grown organically from the land it inhabits, a quiet resilience evident in its enduring character.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Camperdown, 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 Camperdown, in the Corangamite Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Camperdown includes the postcode (3260), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Corangamite 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 Camperdown 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. |