Dartmoor, 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 Dartmoor, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
| Locality | Dartmoor |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Glenelg Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.89511 |
| Longitude | 141.26803 |
| Population | 308 |
| Density | 1.1 /km² |
| Area | 287.0 km² |
| Elevation | 40 m |
| Postcode | 3304 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 324 km west |
Dartmoor is a locality in the Glenelg Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 308. The locality covers an area of 287.0 km², giving a population density of about 1.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 40 m above sea level. It lies approximately 324 km west of Melbourne. Dartmoor is located at 37.8951°S, 141.2680°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3304. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Dartmoor rests in a landscape of broad, sweeping plains, punctuated by the gentle rise and fall of the land. It lies 43.3 km east of Mount Gambier, SA (from Mount Gambier, SA: bearing 100°T), and is situated 41.3 km north-west of Heywood. The sky here feels immense, a vast canvas where clouds drift with a deliberate slowness, often tinged with the soft golds and mauves of sunset. The air carries a clean, earthy scent, mingling with the subtle sweetness of distant pastures. Here, the Glenelg River, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the countryside, its banks fringed with hardy gums and whispering grasses that sway in the prevailing breeze. The terrain is forgiving, a gentle invitation rather than a stark challenge, encouraging a quiet contemplation of the surrounding beauty.
Historically, Dartmoor has been shaped by the hardy spirit of those who sought a life from the land. Its economy has long been tied to the rich grazing potential of the region, with sheep and cattle farming forming the backbone of its prosperity. Evidence of this pastoral heritage is etched into the very character of the place, in the sturdy farmhouses and the weathered fences that map the fields. A sense of quiet resilience pervades Dartmoor; life here moves at a pace dictated by the seasons and the needs of the animals, a steady, unhurried rhythm that has endured through generations. The local centre hums with a practical energy, a place where neighbours meet and the day’s business unfolds with a friendly familiarity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dartmoor, 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 Dartmoor, in the Glenelg Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Dartmoor includes the postcode (3304), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Glenelg 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 Dartmoor 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. |